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When time is not a friend: Regulatory deadline looms for Open Cosmos Ka-band broadband constellation
When time is not a friend: Regulatory deadline looms for Open Cosmos Ka-band broadband constellation
June 11, 2026
  • Open Cosmos plans to deploy Ka-band satellites in a 1,050-km orbit for broadband connectivity.
  • The company aims to launch 50% of its constellation by June 10 and September 28, 2024.
  • Satellites feature software-defined payloads, allowing operational flexibility without needing hundreds of units.
4 Takeaways: Cost Savings and Market Access Drive Shift to Virtual Ground
4 Takeaways: Cost Savings and Market Access Drive Shift to Virtual Ground
June 11, 2026
  • Earth observation operators using virtualized systems achieved over 50% cost reductions and faster deployment times compared to traditional hardware systems.
  • Virtual ground systems can manage resources across GEO, MEO, and LEO orbits, enabling shared infrastructure and reducing operational costs.
  • The 5G NTN market is projected to be a $30 billion opportunity by 2030, favoring operators with software-defined ground systems.
When time is not a friend: Regulatory deadline looms for Open Cosmos Ka-band broadband constellation
When time is not a friend: Regulatory deadline looms for Open Cosmos Ka-band broadband constellation
June 11, 2026
  • Open Cosmos plans to deploy Ka-band satellites in a 1,050-km orbit for broadband connectivity.
  • The company aims to launch 50% of its constellation by June 10 and September 28, 2024.
  • Satellites feature software-defined payloads, allowing operational flexibility without needing hundreds of units.
Viasat: Partner announcements for Equatys JV with Space42 imminent; will seek EU extension of European Aviation Network
Viasat: Partner announcements for Equatys JV with Space42 imminent; will seek EU extension of European Aviation Network
June 11, 2026
  • Viasat-3 constellation includes three satellites, each designed for 1 Tbps throughput, with F2 and F3 entering service in 2026.
  • Equatys JV plans a constellation of 2,800 L- or S-band satellites, targeting IoT and direct-to-device services by 2029.
  • Viasat operates the European Aviation Network, expiring May 2027, utilizing S-band spectrum for air-to-ground connectivity.
Viasat: Partner announcements for Equatys JV with Space42 imminent; will seek EU extension of European Aviation Network
Viasat: Partner announcements for Equatys JV with Space42 imminent; will seek EU extension of European Aviation Network
June 11, 2026
  • Viasat-3 constellation includes three satellites, each designed for 1 Tbps throughput, with F2 and F3 entering service in 2026.
  • Equatys JV plans a constellation of 2,800 L- or S-band satellites, targeting IoT and direct-to-device services by 2029.
  • Viasat operates the European Aviation Network, expiring May 2027, utilizing S-band spectrum for air-to-ground connectivity.
Swissto12's mystery 7th satellite customer is Viasat Inc., which now has a 4 HummingSats on order
Swissto12's mystery 7th satellite customer is Viasat Inc., which now has a 4 HummingSats on order
June 11, 2026
  • Viasat has four HummingSats on order, with launches planned for 2028, using a stacked configuration on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
  • The I-8 F4 satellite is scheduled for Q3FY26, part of Viasat's modernization of global L-band services.
  • One Swissto12 satellite will carry navigation transponders for GPS signal verification, supporting Southern Positioning Augmentation Network.
Greece's HellasSat operator: With diverse revenue base, GovSatCom and future optical, we're profitable & debt-free
June 11, 2026
  • HellasSat operates from the 39 degrees east slot, providing capacity for the EU's GovSatCom program since January 2023.
  • HellasSat-5, launching in 2027, will feature a 1 Tbps optical payload developed by Thales Alenia Space.
  • Greece hosts a GovSatCom hub on a secure military base, supporting future Iris2 multi-orbit connectivity.
Greece's HellasSat operator: With diverse revenue base, GovSatCom and future optical, we're profitable & debt-free
Greece's HellasSat operator: With diverse revenue base, GovSatCom and future optical, we're profitable & debt-free
June 11, 2026
  • HellasSat operates from the 39 degrees east slot, providing capacity for the EU's GovSatCom program since January 2023.
  • HellasSat-5, launching in 2027, will feature a 1 Tbps optical payload developed by Thales Alenia Space.
  • Greece hosts a GovSatCom hub on a secure military base, supporting future Iris2 multi-orbit connectivity.
Greece's HellasSat operator: With diverse revenue base, GovSatCom and future optical, we're profitable & debt-free
Europe's Eagle-1 quantum key distribution satellite delayed again; backers defend its value vs post-quantum cryptography
June 11, 2026
  • Eagle-1 satellite launch delayed to late 2027 or early 2028 due to payload technology challenges and Vega-C rocket availability.
  • Original contract for Eagle-1 valued at 130 million euros, with ESA financing most costs through a 2022 contract with SES.
  • Three optical ground stations planned in Greece for QKD, with additional 78 million euros in funding from ESA governments.
Europe's Eagle-1 quantum key distribution satellite delayed again; backers defend its value vs post-quantum cryptography
Seraphim, still the only publicly traded space index fund, reports record 31% jump in portfolio value in 3 months to March 31
Seraphim, still the only publicly traded space index fund, reports record 31% jump in portfolio value in 3 months to March 31
June 11, 2026
  • SSIT raised 137 million GBP on May 7 through a C-share issue, attracting family offices and institutions.
  • Iceye Oy accounts for 47% of SSIT's net asset value, with a backlog of 1.5 billion euros as of Dec. 31.
  • Hawkeye 360 raised $416 million in its IPO on May 7, operating a fleet of satellites for radio frequency monitoring.
Seraphim, still the only publicly traded space index fund, reports record 31% jump in portfolio value in 3 months to March 31
Seraphim, still the only publicly traded space index fund, reports record 31% jump in portfolio value in 3 months to March 31
June 11, 2026
  • SSIT raised 137 million GBP on May 7 through a C-share issue, attracting family offices and institutions.
  • Iceye Oy accounts for 47% of SSIT's net asset value, with a backlog of 1.5 billion euros as of Dec. 31.
  • Hawkeye 360 raised $416 million in its IPO on May 7, operating a fleet of satellites for radio frequency monitoring.
Planet reports 42% increase in Q1 revenue, with 20% boost in commercial business; clarifies its hold on Mideast imagery
Planet reports 42% increase in Q1 revenue, with 20% boost in commercial business; clarifies its hold on Mideast imagery
June 11, 2026
  • Planet launched Pelican-model satellites with 50-cm resolution for the Swedish Armed Forces under a $100 million contract.
  • Planet's D&I revenue increased 65% to $94.2 million, driven by government contracts including several 7-figure deals.
  • Planet has a contract with Google to launch two proof-of-concept satellites in 2027 for orbital data centers.
Indonesia's PSN says it was Rocket Lab mystery customer, with 6 IoT/D2D satellites launched to equatorial LEO orbit
June 11, 2026
  • PSN launched six IoT/D2D satellites in equatorial LEO orbit via Rocket Lab's Electron rocket, targeting 15°N to 15°S latitude.
  • The Nusantara Lima satellite, built by Boeing, provides 355 Gbps capacity and began commercial operations on May 13, 2025.
  • PSN plans to deploy additional IoT/D2D satellites by late 2027 or 2028, with ground terminals the size of an Apple Tag.
Indonesia's PSN says it was Rocket Lab mystery customer, with 6 IoT/D2D satellites launched to equatorial LEO orbit
Indonesia's PSN says it was Rocket Lab mystery customer, with 6 IoT/D2D satellites launched to equatorial LEO orbit
June 11, 2026
  • PSN launched six IoT/D2D satellites in equatorial LEO orbit via Rocket Lab's Electron rocket, targeting 15°N to 15°S latitude.
  • The Nusantara Lima satellite, built by Boeing, provides 355 Gbps capacity and began commercial operations on May 13, 2025.
  • PSN plans to deploy additional IoT/D2D satellites by late 2027 or 2028, with ground terminals the size of an Apple Tag.
Indonesia's PSN says it was Rocket Lab mystery customer, with 6 IoT/D2D satellites launched to equatorial LEO orbit
Indonesian ISPs and satellite operators ask regulators to assure that global constellations follow the rules
June 11, 2026
  • Indonesia aims to develop domestic satellites and launch services by 2045, focusing on telecommunications and Earth observation capabilities.
  • Starlink holds a 45% market share in Indonesia's satellite connectivity, competing against GEO systems that account for 55%.
  • Initial talks with Russia for a spaceport on Biak Island are underway, with a government decision expected this year.
Indonesian ISPs and satellite operators ask regulators to assure that global constellations follow the rules

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