Satellite

Oct- 2026 -

13 October

Space

Northrop Grumman’s first plane of 21 T1TL satellites successfully launched on October 10, 2026.

Giulia Bernacchi

Northrop Deploys 21 Satellites for US Military Communications Network

Northrop Grumman has launched and deployed its first 21 communications satellites for the US Space Development Agency.

8 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

German Military Gains Direct Access to Dedicated Radar Satellites

Germany gained direct access to synthetic aperture radar reconnaissance satellites under a Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions program.

7 October

Americas

Voyager supports payload integration, safety reviews, launch preparation, in-orbit operations, and data delivery.

Giulia Bernacchi

Voyager Receives $22.4M Pentagon Award for Satellite Deployment Prototypes

Voyager received a $22.4 million contract from the Pentagon’s Strategic Capabilities Office to develop satellite deployment systems.

7 October

Europe

Near-infrared satellite images captured over New Orleans.

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland’s Mikroglob-1 Satellite Returns First Images During Acceptance Testing

Polish space company Creotech Instruments has released the first Earth observation images from Mikroglob-1 satellite.

6 October

Space

Argotec staff monitors launch of satellite.

Jodesz Gavilan

Rheinmetall, Argotec Launch First Satellite for Air Defense

Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first satellite as part of a program to provide space-based data for military air defense and early warning.

Sep- 2026 -

25 September

Technology

Program Manager Rich Steixner with the Lite Coms LITE SAT 1.3A terminal supporting the ADF LAND 4140 LAND C4 Modernization program.

Rojoef Manuel

Lite Coms to Supply Tactical SATCOM Dishes for Australian Military

Boeing Defence Australia has selected Lite Coms to supply tactical satellite communication terminals for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 4140 modernization program.

24 September

Europe

UK space operations personnel monitor orbital activity as governments confront growing concerns over satellite disruption and contested space operations.

Christine Casimiro

UK Launches First Space Squadron to Counter Hostile Threats

The Royal Air Force has established its first dedicated unit to counter hostile activity targeting British interests in space: the No. III Space Effects Squadron.

8 September

Space

Rojoef Manuel

Planet Labs Inks Seven-Figure Satellite Imagery Support Deal in Europe

Earth-imaging firm Planet Labs PBC has secured a seven-figure contract to provide solutions and ancillary services for a European defense and intelligence customer.

3 September

Space