Satellite & NewSpace Insight Report | August 2025

This month’s Satellite & NewSpace Insight dives into a wave of technological innovation and industry momentum that’s shaping the next phase of orbital infrastructure. Leading the charge, Planet has expanded its high-resolution imaging capabilities with the successful deployment of two new Pelican satellites. These next-gen assets deliver faster downlink speeds and richer, real-time insights to aid sectors from agriculture to disaster response.

Meanwhile, Benchmark Space Systems secured a significant NASA SBIR Phase II award to develop its hybrid Aquila transfer stage, pioneering a flexible, green propulsion solution for small spacecraft on high-energy missions.

Beyond the headliners, we spotlight Impulse Space’s upgraded Mira vehicle for advanced in-space mobility, Dragonfly Aerospace’s integration with CubeCom, and the strategic rise of Beyond Gravity’s radio occultation tech powering Europe’s weather satellites. We also track major leadership shifts at Kepler Communications and the latest moves in wildfire monitoring and satellite ground station innovation.

This edition also features a compelling podcast interview with Julian Fernandez, CEO of FOSSA Systems, who shares how a childhood satellite project launched from Reddit evolved into a major player in the satellite IoT ecosystem.