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From executive orders reshaping U.S. commercial space regulations to Europe’s billion-dollar weather satellites entering orbit, this week has been nothing short of transformative for space and satellite communications. In parallel, industry shake-ups continue, York Space Systems moves to acquire ATLAS Space Operations, Mynaric emerges from insolvency into Rocket Lab’s arms, and Aerospacelab squares off against Airbus for Europe’s secure IRIS² prime contract. Meanwhile, BlackSky deepens its space domain awareness work, Viasat secures a $163M SouthPAN award, and ESA’s Arctic Weather Satellite data is already sharpening forecasts.

Add to that SpaceX teaming with astronomers to shield radio telescopes from Starlink interference, SpinLaunch banking $30M for its hybrid constellation, and OneWeb testing direct-to-handset calling, and the week makes clear: regulation, resilience, and realignment are the themes to watch.

Let’s dive into the full roundup.

SatelliteToday (Via Satellite)

All.Space to Integrate User Terminals With Telesat Lightspeed Network
19 August 2025
Telesat and All.Space signed an MoU to integrate All.Space Hydra terminals with the Lightspeed LEO network.
Via Satellite

Viasat Receives $163M Award for Australia’s SouthPAN System
19 August 2025
Viasat won a contract to provide satellite services for the Australia–New Zealand SouthPAN precise positioning network.
Via Satellite

BlackSky Lands Expansion Deal With HEO for Space Domain Awareness Imaging
19 August 2025
BlackSky signed a seven‑figure expansion contract with HEO to supply images of space objects for SDA monitoring.
Via Satellite

Get SAT Upgrades Satcom System for Korea Navy P‑3C Aircraft
18 August 2025
Get SAT, with KT SAT and partners, upgraded Ku‑band terminals on two Republic of Korea Navy P‑3C aircraft.
Via Satellite

Runway Girl Network (Connectivity)

IAM picks Stellar Blu / Kymeta fused terminal for flight tests
19 August 2025
Inmarsat Aviation Mobility will flight‑test Stellar Blu’s ESA‑plus‑Kymeta terminal as part of its IFC roadmap.
Runway Girl

Space.com

SpaceX partners with astronomers to protect radio astronomy from satellite interference
20 August 2025
SpaceX and NRAO developed an automated data‑sharing system to steer Starlink beams away from radio telescopes.
Space

SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10
18 August 2025
SpaceX wrapped its Flight 9 mishap review and signaled readiness for Starship Flight 10.
Space

Smart Maritime Network (News)

University of Plymouth agrees deal for USV autonomy system
20 August 2025
Robosys will supply VOYAGER AI autonomy for the University’s C‑Enduro USV under a Royal Navy contract.
Smart Maritime Network

DYNAPORT completes ship‑to‑port data exchange demo
19 August 2025
EU‑funded DYNAPORT demonstrated automated ship‑to‑port information exchange led by SINTEF and partners.
Smart Maritime Network

Kongsberg Discovery acquires Argeo underwater sensor tech
19 August 2025
Kongsberg purchased three core underwater sensing technologies from Argeo’s bankruptcy estate.
Smart Maritime Network

ABS and Saronic to collaborate on autonomous vessel standards
15 August 2025
ABS and Saronic signed an MoU to develop classification requirements for autonomous surface vessels.
Smart Maritime Network

Space Intel Report

Satellite lasercom terminal provider Mynaric exits German Chapter 11; Rocket Lab acquisition, EU Iris2 eligibility TBD
19 August 2025
Mynaric emerged from German insolvency with Rocket Lab acquisition progressing and IRIS² eligibility still to be decided.
Space Intel Report

It’s Belgium’s Aerospacelab vs Airbus France for Iris2 LEO‑High prime contract; decision by year’s end
19 August 2025
The IRIS² LEO‑High prime race has narrowed to Aerospacelab and Airbus France, with an award expected in 2025.
Space Intel Report

Europe’s $6B Metop SG weather satellite program debuts in orbit, will join US NOAA in Joint Polar Satellite System
18 August 2025
Eumetsat confirmed MetOp‑SG’s first satellite in orbit and eventual integration with NOAA’s JPSS.
Space Intel Report

SpaceWatch.Global

SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Global Space Governance Under Pressure from U.S. Deregulation
20 August 2025
An editorial argues a new U.S. executive order to “enable competition” could strain international space governance.
SpaceWatch.GLOBAL

ESA Arctic Weather Satellite adds Power to Forecasts
20 August 2025
ECMWF has started using data from ESA’s Arctic Weather Satellite to improve humidity and temperature readings.
SpaceWatch.GLOBAL

NordSpace Successfully Tests New Engine Test Cell and Hadfield Rocket Engine
19 August 2025
NordSpace ran a 7‑second test of its Darkhorse engine and new test cell in Ontario.
SpaceWatch.GLOBAL

The U.S Space Force is Hosting the 2025 Schriever Wargame to Explore Future Space Strategy
14 August 2025
USSF will gather 350+ participants at Maxwell AFB for Schriever Wargame Capstone 2025.
SpaceWatch.GLOBAL

SpinLaunch Closes $30 Million in Funding to Develop the Meridian Space Constellation
19 August 2025
SpinLaunch raised $30M to accelerate the Meridian Space satellite constellation.
SpaceWatch.GLOBAL

SatNews

Madrid’s Astroland Announces Lunar Space Vault
19 August 2025
Astroland detailed plans for a “space vault” facility near the Moon’s south pole.
https://news.satnews.com/2025/08/19/madrids-astroland-announces-lunar-space-vault/

Viasat Secures $163M Contract For Australia’s SouthPAN
19 August 2025
Viasat won a $163 million SouthPAN contract to support precise positioning services.
https://news.satnews.com/2025/08/19/viasat-secures-163m-contract-for-australias-southpan/

SpaceNews

FAA informed consent rules were a temporary fix, not a blueprint
20 August 2025
An op‑ed argues that informed‑consent rules suited suborbital tourism but are inadequate for today’s launch market.
SpaceNews

CAS Space launches first Latin American payloads on Kinetica‑1 rocket
19 August 2025
China’s CAS Space flew Kinetica‑1 carrying its first Latin American customer spacecraft.
SpaceNews

Advanced Television

Telesat Q2: Lightspeed on track as GEO shrinks
20 August 2025
Telesat reported ongoing GEO revenue declines while confirming Lightspeed LEO progress.
https://www.advanced-television.com/2025/08/20/telesat-q2-lightspeed-on-track-as-geo-shrinks/

FTA satellite MIS shows growth
20 August 2025
Market Intelligence data indicate rising FTA satellite viewership and channels.
https://www.advanced-television.com/2025/08/20/fta-satellite-mis-shows-growth/

Space & Defense (spaceanddefense.io)

SpaceX 33rd Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
20 August 2025
NASA and SpaceX set late‑August dates for CRS‑33 cargo delivery and docking to the ISS.
Space and Defense