Category: Satellite & NewSpace

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.

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.