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Eutelsat, EchoStar, Telesat, Viasat on GEO-orbit's value in a multi-LEO-constellation world - one says it's zero
Eutelsat, EchoStar, Telesat, Viasat on GEO-orbit's value in a multi-LEO-constellation world - one says it's zero
September 29, 2025
  • Eutelsat's OneWeb constellation generated 187 million euros in revenue, focusing on aeronautical, maritime, and land-mobile connectivity.
  • EchoStar 21 provides S-band mobile service with Ka-band feeder links in Europe, operating under a license expiring in 2027.
  • Viasat leases LEO capacity from OneWeb to enhance low-latency services, while also operating an S-band satellite for air-to-ground connectivity.
KT Sat, Hispasat, Thaicom: Diversification, regulatory help are tools to staying viable in today's satelilte market
KT Sat, Hispasat, Thaicom: Diversification, regulatory help are tools to staying viable in today's satelilte market
September 29, 2025
  • KT Sat plans to launch a software-defined GEO satellite in 2027, enhancing its multi-orbit service capabilities.
  • Hispasat offers a 200 Mbps broadband product in Spain for €35, supported by government funding for affordability.
  • Thaicom's geospatial intelligence revenue is projected to grow from 5% to 20% as it expands broadband services in Thailand and India.
German defense minister says space investment will total $41 billion in next five years; ESA, EU, national split unclear
German defense minister says space investment will total $41 billion in next five years; ESA, EU, national split unclear
September 29, 2025
  • Germany plans to invest €35 billion ($41 billion) in space security programs over the next five years.
  • Germany aims to develop new satellite constellations for reconnaissance, early warning, and communications.
  • ESA seeks up to €1 billion for the European Resilience from Space precursor program, with a ministerial conference on Nov. 26-27.
UK SaxaVord, Swedish Esrange spaceports to EU: Now is not the time to be adding regulatory cost/complexity
UK SaxaVord, Swedish Esrange spaceports to EU: Now is not the time to be adding regulatory cost/complexity
September 29, 2025
  • SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland is negotiating with four launch providers for upcoming licenses.
  • Esrange in Sweden plans to launch Firefly Aerospace's small vehicle within one to two years.
  • Andoya Spaceport partners with Rheinmetall Nordic AS for rapid-turnaround launch services for European governments.
Italian Space Agency (ASI) chief: 'We have concerns' about the Iris2 secure connectivity constellation's private financing
Italian Space Agency (ASI) chief: 'We have concerns' about the Iris2 secure connectivity constellation's private financing
September 23, 2025
  • Iris2 aims for full service by 2030-31, managed as a public-private partnership with a 12-year concession.
  • ESA invested 550 million euros in 2023 for Iris2 development, seeking an additional 600 million euros over three years.
  • Italy's Iride program includes six constellations, with two operational by mid-2026, enhancing Earth observation capabilities.
Rocket, missile builder Avio: Vega-C, Ariane 6 production ramp on pace; missiles will be half our revenue in coming years
Rocket, missile builder Avio: Vega-C, Ariane 6 production ramp on pace; missiles will be half our revenue in coming years
September 23, 2025
  • Avio plans to conduct 9-10 Ariane 6 and 6 Vega-C launches annually within 2-3 years.
  • Ariane 6 will launch 18 missions for Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband constellation.
  • Avio aims to operate a solid-rocket propulsion plant in the U.S. by 2028.
MDA Space CEO on D2D market since EchoStar's spectrum sale to SpaceX, and how MDA could help Europe's Iris2 constellation
MDA Space CEO on D2D market since EchoStar's spectrum sale to SpaceX, and how MDA could help Europe's Iris2 constellation
September 23, 2025
  • MDA's Aurora satellites for Telesat Lightspeed and Globalstar/Apple D2D will begin production in 2026, aiming for two satellites daily.
  • Iris2 constellation seeks €600 million for secure communications, targeting operational status by 2030, with Telesat Lightspeed supporting interoperability.
  • MDA's contract for 17 Globalstar satellites, signed in 2022, is on schedule for delivery in late 2025 to early 2026.
A space merger of Airbus, Leonardo & Thales could undermine a key argument for Europe's Iris2 secure constellation
A space merger of Airbus, Leonardo & Thales could undermine a key argument for Europe's Iris2 secure constellation
September 23, 2025
  • Iris2 is a multi-orbit secure communications constellation with public-private partnership funding structure, where private sector covers 40% of capex.
  • Eutelsat has committed 2 billion euros to Iris2's LEO-High component, requiring additional financing for the project.
  • Germany is considering its own secure constellation to coexist with Iris2, funded through contributions to the European Commission.
Arianespace CEO on Amazon Kuiper contract, relations with Europe's small launchers and Germany's new ambition
Arianespace CEO on Amazon Kuiper contract, relations with Europe's small launchers and Germany's new ambition
September 23, 2025
  • Arianespace plans to launch Amazon's Kuiper satellites on the Ariane 64, with 18 missions booked for 2026.
  • Project Kuiper aims to deploy 1,600 satellites by July 2024, with 200 expected by year-end 2023.
  • Arianespace's Block 2 Ariane 6 will feature larger boosters for increased Kuiper satellite capacity.
SpaceX to FCC: We'll use EchoStar mobile satellite spectrum to launch a 15,000-satellite constellation into a 330-km orbit
SpaceX to FCC: We'll use EchoStar mobile satellite spectrum to launch a 15,000-satellite constellation into a 330-km orbit
September 23, 2025
  • SpaceX plans a 15,000-satellite constellation at 330 km altitude using EchoStar's mobile satellite spectrum rights.
  • Satellites weigh 2,500 kg, measure 250 square meters, and have a lifespan of 5-7 years.
  • Services will utilize 2-GHz, AWS-4, and PCS G-block spectrum for D2D connectivity and backhaul.