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Satellite Communications · Protected Tacticalmda spacemitsubishi electricjapanministry of defense

MDA Space Wins Mitsubishi Electric Contract for Japan's Next-Generation Defense Communications Satellite

The Canadian manufacturer will design and produce the digital payload, antennas, and subsystems for a Japan Ministry of Defense satellite program, adding to a string of high-profile wins for MDA Space.

Jun 25, 202621:37

Satellite Communications · Direct-to-Devicejapanj-leociajspacex

Japan Nears Operator Selection for J-LEO, Its Government-Backed Sovereign Satellite Network

With a government subsidy already in place and a selection decision expected this month, Japan is pushing toward an independently operated, direct-to-device LEO communications network.

Jun 25, 202614:48

Industry & Contracts · Funding & Investmentsophia spaceuboticaelevationspaceapex

Three Space Startups Raise $58M Combined for Orbital Compute, Maritime AI, and Satellite Reentry

Sophia Space, Ubotica, and ElevationSpace each closed funding rounds in late June 2026, collectively pushing $58M into commercial space-based AI, edge computing, and reentry infrastructure.

Jun 23, 202613:58