Leonardo Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of Enterprise Electronics Corporation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-19 00:00
Leonardo announced on January 16 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC) EEC has established a global footprint over five decades, with more than 1,000 systems deployed in over 90 countries. The combined entity will possess a global installed base exceeding 1,500 systems in more than 120 countries.
Google Addresses Orbital Debris Risks for Project Suncatcher AI Constellation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-19 00:00
Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to deploy a constellation of solar-powered satellites equipped with Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) The 81-satellite cluster will require advanced autonomous flight control to maintain tight formations. Google has partnered with Planet Labs PBC to launch two prototype satellites by early 2027.
ICEYE Expands Space-Based Intelligence Cooperation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-19 00:00
ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, announced a significant expansion of its cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The new agreement ensures that the Ministry will receive an increased volume of high-resolution satellite imagery. This follows a previous November 2024 contract between Rheinmetall and Ukraine, supported by the German government.
Kyivstar Hits 3.0 Million User Milestone for Starlink Direct to Cell Services – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-19 00:00
VEON Ltd. Announced that its Ukrainian subsidiary, Kyivstar, has reached 3.0 million registered users for its Starlink Direct to Cell satellite connectivity service. This milestone represents more than 10% of Kyivstar’s total mobile subscriber base. Since the service was launched on November 24, 2025, subscribers have exchanged more than 1.2 million SMS messages via satellite.
Space Science in 2026: New lunar explorers, Mars missions, and space telescopes
Original Publication Date: 2026-01-18 20:46
The new year promises to be packed with space science. Two interplanetary spacecraft will arrive at their destinations as another Mars window opens in late 2026. Meanwhile, multiple space telescopes have their launch dates set for this year. The year follows another busy year in space science, which saw multiple space telescopes launched and the first fully successful commercial lunar mission.