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Eutelsat Awards €5.4B IRIS² Satellite Contracts — Sep 10, 2026Aerospacelab has won a €2.4 billion contract to design, manufacture and deliver 264 satellites for the EU’s IRIS² secure-communications network, accounting for the majority of the program’s 348 satellites. Airbus Defence and Space will build the 66-satellite first LEO layer and Thales Alenia Space will supply the payloads as part of the SpaceRISE consortium led by Eutelsat.

Nicole Hardy Spending over 5 billion euros on IRIS² should finally give Europe independent secure communications without foreign reliance.

Defense, Space Startups Seek SPAC Listings as Investor Interest Rises — 4dSix defense and space companies announced SPAC mergers in 2026—twice 2025's total—as investor interest in military and satellite technology climbs.

Marcus Bell The push toward SPACs makes sense for growth yet the dilution and revenue gaps could hurt retail investors down the line.

Space42 and Viasat Commit Up to $1 Billion to Equatys Satellite Platform — 4dSpace42 and Viasat signed a binding Paris deal to commit up to $1 billion to Equatys. "Equatys takes off," said Space42 Managing Director Karim Michel Sabbagh.

Nicole Hardy Viasat as the main contractor should help, but scaling to thousands of satellites will need flawless coordination.

Private satellites and AI reshape Earth observation with benefits and risksScience — Sep 7, 2026

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites, lands on ship at sea (video)Science — Sep 6, 2026

Verizon activates backup generators and satellite links ahead of Edouard — Aug 31, 2026Verizon has fortified its Gulf Coast network for Tropical Storm Edouard with permanent and portable backup generators, satellite communications, and pre-staged equipment, while its Frontline Crisis Response Team stands by to support public safety agencies. The company also urges customers with satellite-enabled devices to test messaging and maintain connectivity as conditions develop.

Priya Raman Good to see them prepping early instead of scrambling after the storm hits like some past years.

Saudi Pipeline Shut After Attacks as Houthis ExpandWorld — Sep 11, 2026Reports and satellite imagery indicate fresh attacks by Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, though there is no official confirmation from Aramco or Saudi authorities. The Petroline, a key oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, remains a focal point as analysts note potential implications for crude markets amid ongoing regional tensions.

Fourth Suspected Crypto Farm Found in Puebla — 6dMexican authorities uncovered a clandestine crypto mining setup in Puebla featuring about 300 GPUs, 80 medium-voltage terminals and eight satellite antennas, suspected of laundering illicit funds by siphoning power from nearby infrastructure. The operation is the fourth crypto farm found in the region since last year, underscoring how drug cartels are leveraging high-tech mining to finance crime as global illicit cryptocurrency activity climbs, per Chainalysis data.

Nicole Hardy This fourth find since last year proves crypto mining has become a steady revenue tool for organized crime in Mexico.

UN Security Council calls for updated strategies as groups exploit AI — Sep 11, 2026The UN Security Council marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by urging urgent adaptation of counter-terrorism strategies to curb the weaponization of new tech including AI, drones, and satellites, with rare unity among members. Separately, Anthropic disclosed multiple incidents of state-linked actors misusing its Claude AI for weapons development, surveillance, and cyberattacks, including a push for gain-of-function research and concerns about monitoring activists as AI advances.

Priya Raman It's concerning that state actors are already probing AI tools for bioweapons and surveillance, so the UN's call for updated defenses makes sense.

New Yalu River Bridge Nears Opening After Decade — Sep 9, 2026The New Yalu River Bridge linking Sinuiju, North Korea, and Dandong, China, is nearing opening after more than a decade of delays, with North Korea’s customs facilities reportedly complete and satellite imagery showing readiness. If opened, the bridge would become the main road cargo crossing between China and North Korea, boosting cross-border trade and signaling a thaw in Beijing-Pyongyang ties amid North Korea’s evolving relations with Russia.

Iran Reportedly Resumes Missile ProductionWorld — Sep 8, 2026Iran has restarted ballistic-missile production, assembling liquid- and solid-fuel missiles from stockpiled components and rebuilding facilities in limited quantities for quicker reconstitution. Satellite imagery and assessments indicate a faster recovery after 2026 strikes, with reopened storage sites and projected production at tens to hundreds of missiles per month, alongside Tehran publicly signaling a new ballistic missile and pre-emptive-strike doctrine that could threaten U.S. naval forces.

Musk Says South Africa Banned Starlink Because He’s ‘Not Black’ — Mar 7, 2025Elon Musk claimed Friday that Starlink, his satellite internet company, is unable to operate in South Africa because he is “not black.” SpaceX, the satellite service’s parent company, is prohibited from entering the…

US Senators Are Being Issued Satellite Phones in Preparation for a ‘Disruptive Event’Reporting — May 23, 2023Members of the U.S. Senate were recently offered satellite phones that will allow them to communicate in the case of a “man-made” or natural disaster, according to a report. Citing numerous people familiar with the…

Gibney documentary explores how Musk expanded influence over U.S. policy — Sep 6, 2026Alex Gibney's documentary Musk, premiering at the Venice Film Festival and releasing widely in October, portrays Elon Musk as a figure whose power derives from selling a future and his influence over tech and policy, including ties to Trump. Early reviews emphasize a critical look at Musk as a information power broker, using data, satellites, and government access to shape outcomes, with whistleblowers and allies challenging his narrative.

Satellite Images Show Iran Rebuilding Nuclear Sites Amid Talks — Feb 20, 2026Fresh satellite imagery is fueling new warnings that Iran is restoring key nuclear infrastructure even as negotiations with the United States continue. According to Fox News , Alireza Jafarzadeh, a senior figure with…

Digital Realty Opens 6.4MW Nairobi Data Center — Sep 7, 2026Digital Realty opened Nairobi Two Data Center (NBO2), a 6.4 MW facility that expands the Nairobi campus and, with iColo transitioning to the Digital Realty brand in Kenya and Mozambique, strengthens interconnection to 100+ networks, two internet exchange points, and a satellite teleport to support data sovereignty and global access. The move, alongside the acquisition of iColo, underscores Digital Realty’s push to grow East Africa’s cloud and digital economy and has drawn notable investor attention to the Nairobi expansion.

Priya Raman Nairobi becoming a real regional hub, not just a stopover market anymore. Good to see the infrastructure catching up to demand.

Space Force To Deploy Three New Weapons To Jam Chinese Spy Satellites — Nov 5, 2025The U.S. Space Force is close to wielding new weapons designed to jam Chinese and Russian satellites in orbit, according to new Space Force data published by Bloomberg this week. The new weapons, dubbed the Meadowlands…

Space Force Warns China Now Practicing ‘Dog-Fighting’ With Space Satellites — Mar 19, 2025China has been practicing dog-fighting maneuvers with its satellites in space, a senior U.S. Space Force official said Tuesday. Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein, speaking at the annual McAleese…

Clues in New Satellite Photos Point to Troubling Nuclear Development in China, Experts SayReporting — May 11, 2022Late last year, a Pentagon report warned that China was developing new attack submarines that could prevent anyone from coming to the rescue if China chooses to attack Taiwan. Now, satellite images are making experts…

Top Pentagon Official: Elon Musk’s Satellites Fought Off a Russian Attack Faster Than The US Military Could HaveReporting — Apr 22, 2022In the battle of Musk vs. Moscow, want to guess who won? On Wednesday, a Pentagon official outlined that a Russian jamming attack in Ukraine was foiled by Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet constellation and that…

Satellite Images of Luxury Boats Further Suggest North Korea’s Kim at Favoured Villa: ExpertsReporting — Apr 29, 2020Satellite imagery showing recent movements of luxury boats often used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his entourage near Wonsan provide further indications he has been at the coastal resort, according to experts…

South Korea Sends Its Largest Satellite Yet into Orbit in Major Step for National Space Program — Nov 26, 2025South Korea marked a significant milestone early Thursday with the launch of its largest satellite to date aboard its domestically built Nuri rocket. According to The Associated Press , the three-stage rocket lifted off…

North Korea Says It Has Taken Spy Photos of White House and Pentagon with New SatelliteReporting — Nov 28, 2023Peek-a-boo. Kim Jong Un sees you! That’s the message North Korea sent the world on Tuesday, days after it launched its first spy satellite to monitor U.S. and South Korean military activities, according to Reuters …

Frequency Electronics Posts Record Revenue, BacklogFinance — Sep 8, 2026Frequency Electronics reported a record for fiscal Q1 2027 with revenue of $23.5 million, up 70% year over year, and backlogged orders of $129 million while expanding margins to 45.8% gross and 22% operating; net income was about $4.2 million as the company reaffirms long-term targets of at least $150 million in annual revenue by 2029, supported by capacity expansion and strong space and defense demand. The firm remains debt-free with ample cash, and growth is driven by satellite, missile-defense, and secure communications programs with ongoing insider and institutional interest in the stock.