Chinese launch startup Space Epoch has secured B-round funding as the company moves towards a first orbital launch and recovery attempt late this year. The post China’s Space Epoch raises new funding, targets 2026 launch and recovery attempt appeared first on SpaceNews.
17/02/2026 18:44Earth observation startup SatVu said Feb. 17 it has raised $41 million in a funding round that included the NATO Innovation Fund, as commercial space-based thermal imagery gains traction with defense and intelligence agencies. The post SatVu to expand thermal imaging constellation with NATO-backed funds appeared first on SpaceNews.
17/02/2026 17:17Space-Comm Expo is one of Europe’s premier space industry events and the largest event in the UK, taking place in just 2 weeks’ time 4-5 March, ExCeL London. Over 5,400 […] The post Global leaders meet at Space-Comm Expo in London to accelerate future of European space industry appeared first on SpaceNews.
17/02/2026 17:02It’s taking too long. It costs too much. Yet it’s not being talked about enough. It’s not historic enough. It’s not safe enough. I’m talking about Artemis. Or at least what a goodly portion of the space community is saying privately or online, replete with sensationalist interviews and even vomit emojis. Let’s take a breath, […] The post Artemis haters, can we have a moment, please? appeared first on SpaceNews.
17/02/2026 15:00Sateliot will launch two of its next-generation direct-to-device satellites on a PLD Space rocket in what is billed as the first fully private Spanish mission. The post Sateliot to launch satellites with PLD Space appeared first on SpaceNews.
17/02/2026 14:02Leonardo is funding development of an Earth observation constellation designed to highlight its capabilities while also being a model for larger European initiatives. The post Leonardo funding development of Earth observation constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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