Space News Digest 24 October 2026

This is SpaceEconomy's automated daily digest of the most interesting news related to our project. Published daily for your information and entertainment.

Saturday 24 October 2026

1. ICEYE partners with OroraTech on full-lifecycle wildfire intelligence
Thermal satellite data and ICEYE's radar imaging are combined to cover a fire from ignition to building-level damage.
https://www.iceye.com/newsroom/press-releases/iceye-partners-with-ororatech-to-deliver-full-lifecycle-wildfire-intelligence

2. KSAT Earth Observation signs letter of intent to use PierSight's radar and AIS data to track dark ships
The data will feed KSAT's Vake maritime surveillance platform.
https://piersight.space/blog/ksat-earth-observation-confirms-intention-to-use-piersight-s-maritime-sar-and-ais-data-to-track-dark-ships

3. Ovzon receives 39 MSEK follow-on order from a NATO customer
Extra mobile satcom terminals will be delivered in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027.
https://www.ovzon.com/en/ovzon-receives-supplementary-order-from-existing-nato-customer-of-39-msek-3-9-musd/

4. ESA says Ariane 6 engine issues are resolved
Work continues on raising the launch rate.
https://spacenews.com/esa-says-ariane-6-engine-issues-resolved/

5. Xona raises $250m for its Pulsar navigation constellation
The valuation is $2.45bn, and a beta service is planned for early 2027.
https://spacenews.com/navigation-startup-xona-raises-250-million-as-it-begins-satellite-deployment/

6. Rocket Lab flies its 98th Electron mission
Three HawkEye 360 radio-signal satellites reached orbit on 23 Oct, Rocket Lab's 19th launch of 2026.
https://investors.rocketlabcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mission-success-rocket-lab-launches-98th-electron-mission

Image: Rocket Lab