Satellite & NewSpace Insight Report | September 2025

September was a month of acceleration for the Satellite & NewSpace industry, marked by leadership moves, strategic funding, and advances in autonomy. This edition highlights the growing interplay between innovation, collaboration, and commercial growth, shaping the next phase of the space economy.

Our featured articles spotlight Pangea Propulsion’s recognition as a Top 3 Spanish startup, following its success in testing a methane-powered aerospike engine and securing €23 million in funding, alongside Kepler Communications’ appointment of Beau Jarvis as CRO, signalling a strong commercial push as it scales its in-space data relay network.

From Space Inventor’s successful BIFROST satellite commissioning to AIKO’s partnership with CS Group on autonomous spacecraft systems, the industry news underscores a wave of technological momentum. Major investments like Cailabs’ €57 million funding round further demonstrate how optical and AI-driven capabilities are propelling the sector forward.

This month’s featured podcast, “Imaging the Future from Space” with Bryan Dean of Dragonfly Aerospace, explores how cutting-edge Earth observation technologies are transforming how we understand and manage resources on our planet.

Dive into the full edition for more insights on the people, partnerships, and technologies driving the future of Satellite & NewSpace.