Earth observation
Copernicus plans October 8 pause for Sentinel-1 production
Copernicus plans an upgrade from 09:00 to 12:00 CEST; its notice identifies the production service, without announcing a wider data-download outage.
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Earth observation
JAXA opens renewed G-Portal for satellite data
Users worldwide face new access addresses, public-key SFTP login and an end to web bulk downloads before a planned November 4 shutdown.
Industry
SkyServe and TelePIX plan satellite AI service
The companies plan to load customer models aboard satellites; neither deployment nor performance under the deal has been documented.
Space industry
Sentinel-3A data service marked recovered after anomaly
An EUMETSAT notice records five hours and eight minutes between onset and recovery; affected product streams serve a worldwide distribution network.
Industry
US export bank approves $468 million Astranis credit facility
The approved credit facility is intended for domestic satellite production and launches; neither disbursement nor completion of new spacecraft was announced.
India space industry
Dhruva records LEAP-2 deployment with SatLeo payload
Its mission page puts separation at 01:00 IST on October 2; TAPAS-1 contact and thermal performance remain unreported.
Space industry
Poonawallas disclose strategic investment in Optimized Solutions
The investment amount and terms were not disclosed. The Ahmedabad company works across defence, aerospace, space and other strategic technologies.
India space industry
SatLeo plans October 1 flight for thermal payload
TAPAS-1 is booked to fly on Dhruva Space's LEAP-2 via Transporter-18; its thermal sensing and data processing still await orbital testing.
Space industry
TakeMe2Space targets October 1 launch for MOI-1A
Reuters reports 23 signed customers for the Hyderabad company's replacement spacecraft. The flight remains scheduled, and orbital customer service has yet to be shown.
Space industry
Hathor Rockets details ₹14 crore pre-seed engine funding
The Chennai company's September 26 announcement names IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I as lead investor. Independent reporting confirms Hathor is among the fund's first investments but does not specify its round size.
Space industry
Sanyark plans navigation satellites with $2 million pre-seed backing
The Hyderabad company’s round was already reported by July 19. September coverage identifies investors and brings attention back to a planned navigation and communications constellation.
Satellite communications
Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab acquisition agreement
The vote clears a shareholder condition for the satellite-network deal. Iridium’s filing still targets mid-2027 closing, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.