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Swissto12 Secures $70 Million in Funding to Boost Small Geostationary Satellite Production
Swissto12 has raised $70 million to accelerate its small geostationary satellite manufacturing business, with plans to utilize the funds to meet growing demand and complete projects such as the HummingSat for SES by 2027. This investment is expected to have significant implications for the aerospace industry, particularly in the realm of small satellite technology.
7/16/2026
Hype: 55/100
FCC Set to Overhaul Satellite Licensing Process
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to vote on an order to reform its satellite application process, creating a more efficient "licensing assembly line" for complex constellation plans. This move aims to address the growing demand for satellite licenses and promote responsible space operations.
7/2/2026
Hype: 40/100
K2 Space and Rocket Lab Secure Key Roles in US Space Force"s Protected Tactical Satcom Program
The US Space Force has awarded contracts to K2 Space and Rocket Lab as key suppliers for its Protected Tactical Satcom-Global program, with the companies set to provide satellite platforms and spacecraft buses for SES and Viasat. The program aims to establish a constellation of geostationary satellites to provide protected military communications by 2029.
6/11/2026
Hype: 60/100
Geostationary Satellite Cancellations Disrupt Space Insurance Market Recovery
The cancellation of three geostationary satellites has impacted the space insurance market, which is still recovering from a difficult 2023, highlighting the need for insurers to adapt to new risks and challenges in the evolving aerospace industry. This development has significant implications for the broader space sector, particularly with regards to risk management and investment.
6/11/2026
Hype: 40/100
House Armed Services Committee Approves Funding for Next-Gen OPIR Polar Program
The House Armed Services Committee has authorized $415 million for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar program, despite the Pentagon's plans to cancel it due to newer missile-warning architectures. This decision ensures the continuation of a critical space-based missile warning system.
6/9/2026
Hype: 40/100