The parametric insurance product automatically sends funds to policyholders based on thresholds such as wind speeds or confirmed forest damage from EO satellites.

The agreement provides Eutelsat with additional options for access to space for its OneWeb constellation.

MaiaSpace aims to sustain about 20 launches a year in both reusable and expendable versions by the beginning of the next decade.

MaiaSpace is a new European launch provider that won a launch contract with Eutelsat in early 2026.

Eutelsat ordered 340 new OneWeb satellites from Airbus Defence and Space.

MaiaSpace's launcher has not been demonstrated yet.

The launch contract with Eutelsat is a multi-launch agreement for the future launch of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, starting next year.

MaiaSpace was founded less than four years ago and is a subsidiary of ArianeGroup.

Last year, MaiaSpace performed engine tests on its Colibri kick-stage engine.

MaiaSpace is developing the first reusable and eco-designed mini launcher in Europe.

The MaiaSpace launcher is designed with a 3.5-meter diameter fairing and has a launch mass capability of up to 4 tons in inclined orbits.

Eutelsat announced the launch contract with MaiaSpace on January 16.

Eutelsat did not specify the number of launches involved in the agreement with MaiaSpace.

Arianespace will launch 32 Amazon Leo satellites on February 12 with the Ariane 64 launch vehicle from the European Spaceport in French Guiana.

The exact launch window will be announced in the coming weeks.

The 32 Amazon Leo satellites will be housed under a 20-meter-long fairing and will be launched into low Earth orbit by the Ariane 64 rocket.

This launch will mark the first launch of the Amazon Leo constellation conducted by a European launcher.

The mission will last a total of 1 hour and 54 minutes from liftoff to the separation of all satellites.

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network aimed at providing fast and reliable Internet to customers beyond the reach of existing networks.

VA267 will be the first flight of the Ariane 6 in its maximum power configuration, the Ariane 64, capable of carrying payloads of over 20 metric tons to orbit.

The mission, named VA267 (LE-01 for Amazon Leo), will begin the first of 18 scheduled launches of Ariane 6 to support the deployment of the Amazon Leo constellation.

The bill implements a one-year 'shot clock' requiring the FCC to issue a final decision on license applications within 12 months of filing.

Senator Peter Welch highlighted the importance of unlocking the potential of America's satellite industry to improve connectivity for rural communities.

The act aims to incentivize commercial operators to remain under the U.S. flag by streamlining the domestic licensing process.

The FCC launched its new Space Bureau in late 2024 to address challenges related to satellite application processing times.

Senator Ted Cruz emphasized the need for a standardized FCC review process to prevent delays in satellite technology deployment.

Legislative analysts expect a committee markup of the bill in early Q2 2026.

The legislation standardizes regulatory timelines for foreign satellite systems seeking U.S. market access by capping foreign licenses at 15 years.

The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act responds to an increase in the volume of satellite applications submitted to the FCC.

The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Senator Peter Welch introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act on January 14, 2026.

The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act seeks to modernize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing framework.

The legislation aims to eliminate regulatory uncertainty and preserve U.S. leadership in the commercial space sector.

SES will provide satellite communications services via the SES Intelsat 22 satellite and an ultra-high frequency (UHF) military communications payload.

There has been a worldwide increase in demand for secure military satellite communications, particularly in UHF.

The IS-22 satellite’s UHF payload has been essential for the ADF, supporting national missions and operations with key allies such as the United States.

No other comparable UHF capacity is immediately available in the Indo-Pacific region.

SES will reposition the IS-22 satellite to a new orbital slot specified by the ADF.

The Australian Defense Force (ADF) will receive uninterrupted satellite communications services from SES for a minimum of six years.

The continuation of service via IS-22 allows Australia to maintain a critical communications advantage.

The ADF's access to the IS-22’s capabilities is crucial for maintaining continuity in command and control, secure mobility, and coalition interoperability.

SES will build a dedicated ground segment, including a purpose-built antenna facility on Australian soil for communications operations.

The IS-22 satellite has supported Australia’s secure military communications since its launch in 2012.

The patented process utilizes microgravity to achieve material performance beyond what is possible on Earth.

Voyager Technologies secured a patent for an extraterrestrial manufacturing method that produces larger, purer crystals for optical communications.

The patented process prohibits premature crystal formation by keeping all seed material in constant motion during ground handling until reaching microgravity.

Voyager will send samples to the International Space Station in spring 2026 to validate the patented method with the support of a grant from the ISS National Laboratory.

Voyager's method enables the growth of crystals that precisely match specific optical wavelengths, eliminating interference and spectral artifacts.

Patent partners for Voyager’s method include experts from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York University, and the Universities Space Research Association.

Optical networks require fibers fabricated from crystal structures that are as perfect as possible to enhance performance.