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A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted into orbit to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. The SMILE spacecraft is tasked with making the first X-ray observations of Earth's magnetic field. https://lnkd.in/eC6Sjz2S

NASA announced plans to compete the next contract for managing and operating the agency’s federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), to ensure continued accountability and strong value for U.S. taxpayers. https://lnkd.in/gc74eQdf

Helsing is planning to join forces with OHB to create an orbital reconnaissance network for the country’s armed forces. The two companies will unveil a joint venture to bid for a multibillion-euro programme for the Bundeswehr, known as Spock 2. https://lnkd.in/e6ngWkkC

Researchers at University College London (UCL) studied rocket launches and satellite deployments from 2020 through 2022. They say pollution from “megaconstellations” could make up nearly half of the climate impact caused by the space industry before the decade ends. https://lnkd.in/eZnrPDdx

🛰️ Spacecraft operators face an ever-increasing challenge to achieve mission goals in both highly demanding and potentially contested environments. If you're at the Amsterdam RAI for SmallSat Europe today, drop by the Terma Group booth for their reception at 15:15 CEST. 📍 Booth 362 📅 27/05/2026 🕒 15:15 CEST They'll be sharing more about the Terma Ground Segment Suite (TGSS) and how they enable operators to conduct missions more effectively in demanding environments.

The world's first space-based neutrino detector launched to space to study elusive neutrino particles that constantly bombard Earth. The mission will test technology that could help researchers in the future to unravel hidden processes taking place deep inside the sun. https://lnkd.in/gFMrKztF

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) and the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) think that the German government has to invest more in space in order to help these private companies to thrive. https://lnkd.in/eCzVe-f3

The SteamJet Space Systems TunaTank Thruster has just hit the market, right on time for SmallSat Europe 2026! The propulsion market is rapidly evolving, with new solutions being developed by suppliers that shift the SWaP-C Pareto front, enabling engineers to add agility, maneuverability, and adaptability to spacecraft. The TunaTank Thruster is a fully-integrated, electrothermal propulsion system targeted at CubeSat missions that includes: 🎯 Thruster head 🎯 Propellant tank 🎯 Heat exchanger 🎯 Control electronics It operates using low-pressure water as its primary green propellant. 👉 For more information, check out the TunaTank Thruster on satsearch: https://lnkd.in/edbHAAWA 🇳🇱 If you're in Amsterdam for SmallSat Europe, drop by SteamJet's booth (B1) to learn more.

Super excited to welcome a new cohort of satsearch members to our platform! 🚀 The year is in full swing, and we're seeing incredible commercial activity across the global space market. Each of these suppliers directly addresses critical challenges across the value chain, enabling space builders to unlock entirely new mission concepts. A warm welcome to our newest members: 📡 Av-Comm Space & Defence Specializing in the design, manufacture, and deployment of advanced RF ground station systems for space and defense applications. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAuRW6cW 🛡️ Cosmic Shielding Corporation Developing innovative shielding and enclosure solutions for modern space electronics, including COTS compute, payload electronics, and onboard processing architectures. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejMXtCyc ☀️ LANTIAN Solar Technology co., ltd. Providing complete power solutions, including solar cells & arrays, lithium-ion batteries, power systems for space/near-space, and green microgrids. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esrVMJFb 🌌 TakeMe2Space Building on-orbit data centers and providing indigenously developed satellite buses and subsystems to the global space community. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eK7rJZp5 💡 Interested in learning how the satsearch membership program can help boost your profile and connect you with global space engineers? Explore how to grow your business here: https://lnkd.in/eJzTmV-G

Simera Sense France is rolling out a new space situational awareness (SSA) camera designed to improve how satellites detect, track, and react to activity in orbit in real time. Known as SSA Scape100 Full Motion, the camera can reportedly see objects as small as 10 cm from distances of up to 10 km. https://lnkd.in/eMS3KEke