Continued UK support for RFA ONE: we've received €2.7M from the @spacegovuk through the @esa Boost! programme. The funding backs preparations for our first test flight at @SaxaVord_Space and new engine and stage test capabilities in the UK. #RFAONE# #ESAboost# #UKSpace# #NewSpace#

Heading to #SmallSat# in Salt Lake City? 🚀 Visit ST at booth #2040#, Aug. 23–26, to explore space-qualified technologies for #LEO# and #NewSpace# applications—including power, LVDS, rad-hard, analog, memory & RF solutions. @SmallSat ➡️

Big milestone: Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has signed a contract with @esa as part of the European Launcher Challenge (ELC). A major step toward a competitive and sovereign European launch capability, powered by our RFA ONE launch vehicle. 🚀 Huge thanks to @esa, @DLR_de, and Minister @DoroBaer for your trust, support, and encouragement. We couldn't have done it without you! #NewSpace# #ESA ##EuropeanLauncherChallenge#

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from @esa `s Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality and the @OHB_SE expert team to @rfa_space! The visit comes at a strong moment for Europe’s space sector. As we close out the year following a successful ESA Ministerial Council, the momentum across the European space ecosystem is clearly tangible. The current environment is highly beneficial for NewSpace companies like RFA, with growing alignment between industry, institutions, and policy objectives. Thank you ESA TEC for the opportunity to discuss technology development, cooperation, and the next steps for European launch capabilities. We are looking forward to building on this very positive exchange as we move into the year ahead 🚀

🚀 Global Space Industry Daily | November 6, 2026 Five key developments shaping the global commercial space industry. 1. Guoxing Aerospace Launches Hong Kong IPO On November 5, Guoxing Aerospace officially launched its Hong Kong IPO, offering approximately 301.21 million H shares at HK$24.90–33.20 per share, targeting gross proceeds of up to HK$1 billion. The company expects to list on November 13. As of October 20, it had 114 pending AI satellite orders with a total contract value of approximately RMB 3.475 billion. The IPO marks another major financing milestone for China’s commercial satellite industry. 2. Qualcomm Partners with SpaceX on Starlink 5G Infrastructure On November 4, Qualcomm announced a multi-year partnership with SpaceX to provide 5G base station infrastructure for Starlink’s U.S. mobile operations. The collaboration will leverage Qualcomm’s Dragonwing QRU100 and QDU100 platforms, alongside commercial-grade Layer 1 software and massive MIMO radio technology. Deployment of tens of thousands of new sites across the United States is planned to begin in 2027, potentially expanding the integration of satellite and terrestrial mobile networks. 3. Cangyu Aerospace Completes Key NTN Technology Acceptance On November 4, Cangyu Aerospace completed China’s first commercial high-orbit inter-satellite relay system NTN technology acceptance evaluation in Shenzhen. The ground verification system passed all key performance indicators, with more than 10 patent applications submitted. The system is designed to relay data between low-Earth-orbit spacecraft and ground stations, reducing reliance on ground-based tracking and telemetry windows. 4. HuanTian Intelligence Raises RMB 1.2 Billion in Series B Financing On November 4, HuanTian Intelligence completed its Series B equity financing through the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange, raising a total of RMB 1.2 billion. The funding will support the expansion of its satellite constellation and ground-based tracking, telemetry and control infrastructure. The company has already launched 20 satellites, establishing coordinated optical and SAR observation capabilities. 5. SES Demonstrates Space-to-Ground Laser Communications On November 4, Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES announced the successful completion of a two-way optical communication demonstration between the ground and space through its meoSphere Pathfinder 1 mission. Conducted with multiple partners, the demonstration validated the feasibility and interoperability of space-to-ground optical communication links. The technology will support SES’s planned meoSphere medium-Earth-orbit satellite network, targeted for operational deployment in 2030. 📌 Today’s Industry Takeaway The commercial space industry is advancing across three critical dimensions: * Satellite Infrastructure: New financing and investment are accelerating constellation development and ground infrastructure expansion. * Connectivity: The integration of satellite networks with 5G and NTN technologies is opening new possibilities for global communications. * Space Communications: Optical inter-satellite and space-to-ground links are becoming increasingly important for next-generation satellite networks. The next phase of commercial space growth will depend not only on launching more satellites, but also on building reliable, scalable and interconnected space infrastructure. #SIMANLABS# #SpaceIndustry# #SatelliteTechnology# #Starlink# #SpaceX# #5G# #NTN# #NewSpace#

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