China's space activity surge: new launch vehicles and mega-constellations

China is racing to close out the year with a burst of space activity. On this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews China correspondent Andrew Jones joins host Mike Gruss to discuss new launch vehicles, state-backed mega-constellations, and the “non-Earth imaging” competition between Maxar and Chang Guang Satellite Technology. Watch now: https://buff.ly/sUjC8xx

China is racing to close out the year with a burst of space activity. On this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews China correspondent Andrew Jones joins host Mike Gruss to discuss new launch vehicles, state-backed mega-constellations, and the “non-Earth imaging” competition between Maxar and Chang Guang Satellite Technology. Watch now: https://buff.ly/sUjC8xx

Rocket Lab Sets Launch Schedule for 1st of 21 New Missions with Synspective Inc. Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, have announced the launch window for its next mission for Synspective, a leading Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics company from Japan. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/exyaecwf

From Data to Decisions: Governments Can Save Billions with AI-driven Satellite Insights Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has published its Foresight Constellation Viewpoint, an analysis of the strategic benefits of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite ecosystems. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eUhvvmsF

Did you know Earth might be accidentally sending signals into deep space? Our airports are broadcasting more than just flight paths — they could be revealing our planet’s location to extraterrestrial life. In this reel, we uncover how airport radar systems and global flight networks are sending invisible beacons into the cosmos — and what it means for the future of human communication and alien contact. 👉 Watch till the end to find out how this could change our understanding of space signals and interstellar communication. 🎥 Dive deeper into the science of space and tech — visit our YouTube channel now!

On Orbit host Rachel Jewett and Via Satellite Editor Mark Holmes unpack the big takeaways from World Space Business Week, from the rise of direct-to-device and spectrum shakeups, to the growing weight of defense demand across connectivity, imagery, and manufacturing. 👉 Tune in for insights on how spectrum strategy and defense spending are shaping the future of space. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gvcCWmxH

HEO and Pixxel are teaming up to expand in-orbit satellite inspection. Through our MoU, HEO will integrate its non-Earth imaging technology with Pixxel’s satellites. This partnership will enable Pixxel’s satellites to conduct non-Earth imaging using HEO technology, providing India’s space sector with access to our data and analytics. Over the long term, it opens opportunities to combine HEO’s inspection capabilities with Pixxel’s hyperspectral and mid-wave infrared payloads, creating a complementary sensor ecosystem. We’re excited to advance non-Earth imaging in India and bring greater transparency to space.

Our Portfolio company HEO will integrate its non-Earth imaging technology with Pixxel’s satellites. The partnership will enable Pixxel’s satellites to conduct non-Earth imaging using HEO technology, providing India’s space sector with access to our data and analytics. Read more about the MoU below.

🎬 Our Chief Engineer, Jerome PRATLONG, gives an overview of hyperspectral detectors and the range of applications they can be used for. Jérôme also explains how these sensors, and the data they provide, are an improvement over multispectral detectors, and the importance of hyperspectral technology for future space missions. Watch the full presentation on hyperspectral detectors on our YouTube channel 👉 https://loom.ly/80exELg Teledyne Scientific & Imaging #Teledyne #TeledyneSpaceImaging #EverywhereYouLook #TDYLife #Space #HyperspectralDetectors

Ever wondered how the world’s top projects pick the perfect site or keep operations running with confidence? From high-stakes energy builds to supply chain hubs, the answer is in space, literally. Satellite imagery, SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar), and GNSS unlock a new level of precision and risk management for businesses on the ground. At Surgestreams, we make these advanced space technologies work for you. Our seamless integration connects real-time geospatial data directly to your IT workflows: helping you spot the ideal location, monitor environmental impacts, and adapt quickly to change. The result? Faster, smarter decisions that put your business ahead of the curve. Geospatial intelligence isn’t just for astronauts: it’s your competitive edge. Ready to see what business looks like from above?