Southern Launch to Support Orbital Re-Entries of Lux Aeterna – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-18 00:00
Southern Launch and Lux Aeterna have finalized a contract to conduct orbital re-entries of reusable satellite infrastructure at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. The inaugural mission is targeted for 2027. The partnership underscores a shared vision for a sustainable space ecosystem where hardware is not merely discarded after a single use.
Hughes Unveils Rugged LEO Terminals for Mission-Critical Connectivity – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-18 00:00
Hughes Network Systems has officially launched its latest line of transportable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite terminals. The new terminals are meticulously designed to balance high-speed performance with the grueling physical demands of field operations. This launch signals a broader strategic evolution within the SATCOM industry toward rapidly deployable connectivity.
Zenno Astronautics Secures German SPRIND Contract for “Fuel-Free” Satellite – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-18 00:00
Zenno Astronautics has been awarded a development contract by SPRIND. The contract focuses on the advancement of Zenno’s proprietary “Supertorquer’ technology. The system is designed to enable fully autonomous, fuel-free satellite agility.
Ovzon Strengthens Swedish Defense Partnership with 58 MSEK Terminal Order – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-18 00:00
Ovzon has announced the receipt of a significant supplementary order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) This latest agreement, valued at 58 MSEK—approximately 6.1 million USD—focuses on the provision of additional mobile satellite terminals. The delivery of these advanced terminals is scheduled to take place during the first half of 2026.