Episode Details

This week Harrison and Paul discuss Intuitive Machine’s acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, the strategic implications of the SpaceX and EchoStar spectrum deal’s expansion, and SpaceX possibly acquiring Globalstar and its implications on Rocket Lab’s constellation contract. They assess the potential impact on Rocket Lab's acquisition of Mynaric, and broader implications for the EU space industry like for recently funded companies Reflex Aerospace and Endurosat, with goals of enhancing Europe’s sovereignty in space. Further talking points included the FAA's temporary commercial launch curfew due to staffing challenges, which affects missions like New Glenn's launch of the Escapade mission, and Gravitics' positioning of its "Diamondback orbital carrier" as a space-based interceptor platform. Other advances in technology are covered such as Planet's partnership with Google for TPU testing in space, Besxar's orbital manufacturing, and satellite augmented drone geolocation from Vantor.