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.

Cyber Security Insight Report | August 2025

August’s edition of neuco’s Cyber Security Insight focuses on the growing intersection of generative AI and cybercrime, an urgent trend reshaping threat landscapes and defence strategies alike. As AI tools evolve, so too do the ways bad actors exploit them.

This issue features two standout articles: ESET’s discovery of PromptLock, the first AI-powered ransomware, marks a worrying shift in malware sophistication, while Rubrik’s launch of Agent Rewind offers a proactive solution to recover from compromised AI agents—showcasing how defence is evolving alongside the threat.

Industry news highlights how widespread AI integration has become, with Arctic Wolf reporting that 75% of organisations are already deploying AI in cybersecurity, despite ongoing governance concerns. Meanwhile, Logpoint’s advisory on LameHug malware reveals how threat actors are using large language models to adapt attacks in real time.

In this month’s featured podcast, Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, CEO of Defense.com, dives into the role of cyber insurance for SMEs, offering actionable advice for building resilience through education and strategic risk management.

Explore the full edition to discover how the sector is adapting to a new era of AI-enabled threats—and how leading innovators are staying ahead.