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Space Tech Advances: $30M Boost, New Satellites, and Airlines

8/21/2025

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SpinLaunch raised $30 million to develop its Meridian Space LEO satellite broadband constellation, targeting a customer link by late 2026.
SiriusXM's SXM-10 satellite is now operational, improving audio service for 175 million vehicles.
Alaska Airlines plans to equip its fleet with SpaceX's Starlink by 2027, replacing Intelsat.
Space Machines Company completed its Scintilla propulsion engine, ensuring high efficiency for orbital maneuvers.
SES installed its new multi-orbit system on 250 regional jets, with a goal of 600 by year-end.

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SpinLaunch raised $30 million to develop its Meridian Space LEO satellite broadband constellation, targeting a customer link by late 2026.
SiriusXM's SXM-10 satellite is now operational, improving audio service for 175 million vehicles.
Alaska Airlines plans to equip its fleet with SpaceX's Starlink by 2027, replacing Intelsat.
Space Machines Company completed its Scintilla propulsion engine, ensuring high efficiency for orbital maneuvers.
SES installed its new multi-orbit system on 250 regional jets, with a goal of 600 by year-end.