small satellites

NASA has launched a set of small satellites designed to advance science, test new technologies and refine orbital operations. The SmallSats will support research missions and demonstrate capabilities that could shape future spacecraft operations. Further details on the missions, payloads and launch vehicle were not immediately available beyond the agency's announcement.

Latvian mobile operator LMT Group and space consultancy Novaspace have agreed to develop a strategy for a 5G/6G satellite communications hub in Latvia. The partnership aims to position the country in next-generation satellite connectivity, combining LMT's telecom operations with Novaspace's market and technology expertise in the satellite sector.

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Transporter-18 rideshare mission, carrying more than 100 spacecraft to orbit on a single Falcon 9 rocket. The mission continues the company's regular small-satellite rideshare program, giving operators of small satellites and hosted payloads shared access to space at lower cost. Coverage is focused on the launch preview and the growing number of spacecraft being packed onto each rideshare flight.

SpaceX has launched its Transporter-18 rideshare mission, sending a batch of small satellites into orbit on a single Falcon 9 flight. The Transporter missions are SpaceX's regular dedicated rideshare flights, allowing dozens of operators to share a launch and cut costs. Further details on payload numbers and mission outcomes have not yet been widely reported.