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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 13h

#Spacetech cools off in August — just $346M raised across 33 #startups, the lowest month of 2025. Europe & China lead while U.S. deals dip.

Full Venture Space report by Connor Sattely
🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/spacewatchgl-venture-space-august-2025/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 15h

#PLDSpace completes MIURA 5 in record time — 2 years. The #reusable #launcher readies for 2026 demo flights, boosting Europe’s space access.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/pld-space-develops-miura-5-in-record-time-as-it-consolidates-europes-leadership-in-space-access/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 16h

#TracPlus & #OroraTech team up to link live aircraft tracking with real-time #wildfire perimeters — helping crews act faster when it counts.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/tracplus-and-ororatech-launch-two-way-data-integration-to-accelerate-wildfire-decision-making/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 17h

#Space42 ships 3 new Foresight #SAR satellites. Built with #ICEYE and tested in the #UAE first, they expand the #Foresight Constellation.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/space42-ships-first-uae-integrated-and-tested-sar-satellites-to-expand-its-foresight-constellation/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 19h

Our CEO Torsten Kriening discussed Europe’s expanding role in space and #Germany’s €35B investment in #defense on The #Downlink Podcast.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/space-money-germanys-military-is-spending-hugely/id1590387089?i=1000731263170&l=en-GB

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Space Money: Germany’s Military Is Spending… Hugely

Podcast-Folge · The DownLink Podcast · 11.10.2025 · 40 Min.

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 21h

💬 Real stories. Real solutions. Real impact.

Session 1 focuses on Smart Cities — from air-pollution monitoring to green mobility.
Ask your questions live and get inspired to apply space tech in your work!

🗓 20 October 2025 | 11:00 CET

🎟 Register here → https://streamyard.com/watch/UiXq8yJhMBjQ

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 1d

Global unity at IAC 2025: 40+ agency leaders & 3,500 experts met in Sydney to drive a sustainable space future. 🌍

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/a-universe-of-collaboration-iac-2025-marks-a-new-era-in-space-sustainability/

#SpaceWatchNews #IAC2025 #Sustainability

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 1d

#Titan4 secures €4M Series A to scale its Earth Intelligence platform, combining #satellite & #sensor data to strengthen global infrastructure #resilience.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/titan4-closes-a-e4-million-series-a-round-led-by-cdp-venturecapital-sgr-and-vertis-sgr/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 1d

A Global Analog Mission

#OEWF has launched the world’s largest #Moon/#Mars #analog mission, linking 200 researchers on 5 continents to simulate life beyond Earth

🛰️ Read: https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/austrian-space-forum-oewf-launches-worlds-biggest-moon-mars-analog-mission/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 1d

Last week Torsten Kriening featured on The #Geoholics podcast at #InterGEO 2025 discussing #geospatial trends and Europe’s EO future.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/m75vGXn0TSM

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 1d

🛰 Did you know your daily commute already uses space technology?

Join this webinar to explore real examples of how to make cities greener and more resilient.

📅 20 October 2025 | 11:00 CET

🎟 Free registration: https://streamyard.com/watch/UiXq8yJhMBjQ

Eurisy webinar - Session 1: Smart Cities – 20 October 2025 (11:00–11:45 CET, online)

With more than half of the world’s population now living in urban areas, cities face growing challenges linked to climate, mobility, and sustainability. Satellite data is already helping to tackle issues such as air pollution, traffic, and rising temperatures, while supporting greener and more energy-efficient spaces. In this session, we will showcase real-world applications of space data that you can draw inspiration from and apply in your own work

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 2d

#Planet launches Owl, a satellite fleet designed to deliver faster global insights with onboard #AI and 1-meter #imagery.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/planet-announces-owl-satellite-fleet-to-provide-high-quality-low-latency-global-insights/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 2d

#OroraTech’s Athens wildfire event gathered 90+ experts from 6 continents to call for urgent action on global fire resilience using space data & new tech.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/ororatechs-wildfire-conference-calls-for-urgent-action-on-fire-resilience-and-technology/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 2d

Solestial and EnduroSat Sign Solar Deal

#Solestial and #EnduroSat sign a deal for silicon #solar modules to power the FRAME #smallsat, launching in 2026.

🔗https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/solestial-and-endurosat-reach-solar-panel-deal-for-silicon-solar-power-modules/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 2d

Stoke Space raises $510M to expand production of its reusable Nova launch vehicle and complete activation of Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/stoke-raises-510-million-to-scale-manufacturing-of-fully-reusable-nova-launch-vehicle/

#SpaceWatchNews #StokeSpace

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 2d

In just 7 days, we’ll launch the first session of Eurisy’s brand-new webinar series!
🌍 Smart Cities – 20 October 2025 | 11:00–11:45 CET

Discover how satellite data already helps tackle climate, mobility, and sustainability challenges

🔗 Register now: https://streamyard.com/watch/UiXq8yJhMBjQ

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 5d

Open Lunar Foundation unveils the Lunar Ledger, an open database for all lunar missions to enhance transparency, safety, and cooperation.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/open-lunar-foundation-establishes-lunar-ledger-to-bring-cooperation-and-transparency-to-the-moon/

#SpaceWatchNews #OpenLunar

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 5d

#ORBITInsure launches after its #pre-seed funding, introducing AI-based insurance for the global space economy.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/orbitinsure-announces-pre-seed-round-and-official-launch-of-operations/

#SpaceWatchNews #SpaceEconomy #AI #Insurance

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 5d

#RocketLab signs a new #multi-launch deal with #iQPS, adding three Electron missions for the Japanese company’s SAR constellation. Launches set for 2026.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/rocket-lab-secures-multi-launch-contract-with-iqps-for-three-dedicated-electron-missions/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 5d

Intuitive Machines completes $30M acquisition of #KinetX, enhancing deep space #navigation and #communications for future #lunar and #Mars missions.

👉 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/intuitive-machines-completes-strategic-kinetx-acquisition/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. Marcus Apel | Space Café Clip

Dr. Marcus Apel from #Planet explains how 400+ German agencies use #satellite data to manage forests, water, and infrastructure. A must-watch from #InterGEO2025.

🎥 https://youtu.be/cY-T5wIIIVs

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 6d

Aarti Holla-Maini: Making Space Work for Everyone | Space Café Clip

#UNOOSA’s Aarti Holla-Maini speaks with Torsten Kriening at the #ITU Space Sustainability Forum on making space #sustainable and #inclusive.

🎥 https://youtu.be/Q5hWx0rLBkc

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 6d

Space Solar appoints Jonty Shepard, former BP executive, as Non-Executive Director to guide the company’s space-based solar power plans.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/space-solar-appoints-jonty-shepard-towards-commercializing-space-based-solar-power/

#SpaceWatchNews #SpaceSolar #SolarPower

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 6d

#Novaspace projects $665B in #satellite build & launch activity by 2035, with 43,000 satellites set for orbit — marking a new era in the global space economy.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/novaspace-projects-665b-in-satellite-build-and-launch-activity-in-latest-report/

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 6d

#EUMETSAT unveils the first #Earth images from METimage aboard Metop-SGA1, revealing Europe and North Africa in remarkable detail.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/eumetsat-releases-new-metop-sga1-images-taken-by-new-multi-spectral-radiometer-payload/

#SpaceWatchNews #EO

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