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Andrew Choy from Santa Clara, California / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)San Francisco Startups Advance Satellite Technology for Data and Communications
A group of startups in San Francisco is developing satellites to provide clients with direct access to imaging, navigation, and communication services. These companies aim to offer constellations of 5 to 15 satellites per customer, leveraging lower manufacturing and launch costs.…
Jorchr / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)SpaceX Successfully Launches Viasat Satellite, Completing Competitor's Constellation
SpaceX has launched a satellite for Viasat, one of Starlink's major competitors. The launch followed a deal where Viasat paid SpaceX to place the satellite into orbit. This completes Viasat's satellite constellation.
Bill Ingalls / Wikimedia (Public domain)Explosion Reported at Soyuz Launch Pad in French Guiana
An explosion occurred at the Soyuz launch pad in French Guiana, according to reports. This site served as Europe's last operational connection to Russian rockets. Europe will now rely on Ariane 6 rockets or launches with SpaceX.
spacenews.comSouth Korean Startup Innospace Partners with India's Grahaa Space for Multi-Launch Services
Innospace Co., a South Korean space startup, announced a partnership with India's Grahaa Space on April 21, 2026, to cooperate on multi-launch services. The agreement aims to provide greater schedule flexibility and cost efficiency in the global small satellite market. The memora…
ecns.cnAST SpaceMobile Shares Fall After Blue Origin Satellite in Wrong Orbit
Shares of AST SpaceMobile dropped 8% on Monday following a failed satellite launch by Blue Origin, which placed the BlueBird 7 satellite into a lower-than-planned orbit. The company stated the loss is covered by insurance and expects to maintain its launch schedule. Analysts note…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Michigan Advances Space Industry Initiatives to Support Economic Development
Michigan contributed components and research to NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed U.S. rocket launch in 50 years. State officials are establishing a Space Innovation Hub with up to $1.2 million in initial funding to connect space-related businesses. The effort aligns wi…