| LeoLabs to build space-monitoring radar in Indo-Pacific region By Sandra Erwin LeoLabs, a California-based space monitoring company, has secured a $60 million public-private agreement to deploy a next-generation radar site in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement, announced March 8, is known as a Strategic Funding Increase awarded by the U.S. Space Force SpaceWERX organization. One half is funded by the Small Business Innovation Research program and other defense agencies, including U.S. Space Command. The other half is funded by LeoLabs' private investors. Read More
Rivada eyes U.S. government contracts as it prepares to deploy 600-satellite network By Sandra Erwin Rivada Space Networks plans to start deploying test satellites for its projected low-Earth constellation in 2026, the company announced March 10. The initial deployment of test satellites will be followed by launches of operational satellites beginning in 2027 for Rivada's Outernet project that aims to create a secure, laser-linked mesh network in space that does not rely on terrestrial gateways. Read More
Thales Alenia Space wins SKY Perfect JSAT order in tight GEO market By Jason Rainbow Japan's SKY Perfect JSAT has ordered a satellite from Thales Alenia Space to sustain its geostationary services, marking the European manufacturer's second commercial contract this year in an increasingly competitive market. The JSAT-32 satellite is slated to launch in 2027 to provide Ku and Ka-band broadband and broadcast services over Japan and surrounding areas, replacing aging spacecraft in the region, Thales Alenia Space announced March 10. Read More
Swissto12 to build small Asia-focused direct-to-device GEO satellite By Jason Rainbow Singapore's Astrum Mobile has ordered a small satellite from Swissto12 to deliver resilient, low-bandwidth multimedia and connectivity services directly to devices across Asia from geostationary orbit. Announcing its third customer for the HummingSat platform March 10, Switzerland-based Swissto12 said the deal reflects growing demand for smaller, regionally focused satellites — closer in size to a washing machine than traditional school bus-sized GEO spacecraft." Read More
SES invests in Lynk Global to break into direct-to-device market By Jason Rainbow Under a strategic partnership, SES aims to enhance Lynk Global's capabilities by contributing ground infrastructure and its geostationary and medium Earth orbit satellites, primarily used for broadband and broadcast services. Read More
Emerging launch companies see strong demand but look for government support By Jeff Foust
Emerging launch providers argue there is plenty of demand for their vehicles, but are looking to the government to back up its rhetoric for assured access to space with contracts and funding. During a panel at the Satellite 2025 conference here March 10, executives with several launch companies said they saw opportunities in the market despite, or even because of, the current dominance by SpaceX. Read More | 
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