The past 48 hours have seen major developments in the space technology industry, highlighting a new phase of consolidation, competition, and innovation. The biggest deal was the announced merger between Lynk Global and Omnispace, with SES stepping in as the main investor. This creates a new leading force in the direct-to-device satellite market. Lynk brings regulatory approval in 30 countries and 50-plus mobile carrier partnerships, while Omnispace has valuable satellite spectrum rights. The deal positions SES to challenge heavyweights like SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile who have been buying up spectrum in North America for over 17 billion dollars. However, SES and its new partners are still limited in the US and Canadian MSS spectrum markets, signaling possible future moves to address this gap. Analysts say these rapid shifts are making the sector highly competitive, pushing all players to improve connectivity speeds and service quality[2].
Technological innovation is accelerating. NASA and L3Harris announced the successful test of a new RS-25 engine for Artemis V, delivering up to 111 percent of rated power with a 30 percent cost reduction due to advanced manufacturing and 3D printing. This marks the fifth Artemis mission and the first to use engines fully produced with these cost-saving methods[1].
Solar storms have disrupted critical launches. Blue Origin was forced to delay its second New Glenn rocket launch, which the US Space Force needs for certification. The European Space Agency is monitoring this high solar activity closely, and the effect on satellite launches and communications remains a risk[5][7].
New supply chain developments are also notable. US company mPower Technology launched a fully automated solar module line dedicated to space, aiming for multi-megawatt production to meet demand for satellite and space station projects. The company raised 21 million dollars in Series B funding in May[3].
International partnerships are strengthening. Nordic nations agreed to coordinate regional space activity and launch services, seeking to build more autonomous European capability and attract international launch partners. The UAE entered the sovereign space manufacturing arena through new investment and capacity-building with Orbitworks[4][6].
Compared to previous months, the industry is seeing faster consolidation, sharper focus on spectrum control, and broad collaboration to ensure technological and launch resilience. Industry leaders are responding by doubling down on partnerships, new manufacturing techniques, and regional coordination to manage disruption and meet rising global demand.
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