From Experimentation to Operations: Key Insights from Novaspace at Space Symposium 2026
At Space Symposium 2026, Novaspace brought together global leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping space systems. Discussions revealed a clear transition from experimentation to operational deployment, with AI driving advances in space computing, interoperability, and defense applications. As trust, power constraints, and real-time decision-making take center stage, the industry is entering a new phase of AI-enabled space operations.
Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space Debris
Space debris is no longer a distant risk—it is an economic reality. Contributing to the World Economic Forum’s latest report, Novaspace quantifies how orbital congestion could cost the global space economy up to $42.3 billion by 2035, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action across industry, policy and technology.
2026 Outlook: What to Expect in the Space Industry
Introduction After a decade of expansion fueled by commercial optimism and technological momentum, the space industry enters 2026 under a different set of rules. The industry is moving from a phase where success was defined by how fast systems could be put in orbit, to one where it is defined by how reliably, sustainably, and strategically those […]
The Missing Link to Space Superiority: In-Orbit Refueling
Space superiority is no longer defined by launch capacity, but by maneuverability and endurance in orbit. In-orbit refueling removes the fuel constraint that limits today’s space systems. Discover why it is becoming critical infrastructure for defense and commercial space.
Global Space Spending Reaches $137B, Marking a Defense‑Led Era
Global government space spending reached $137.4B in 2025, driven by defense priorities, secure satcom, and evolving commercial procurement models, marking a structural shift in national space strategies.
Geopolitical Shifts and AI Reshapes Earth Observation Market
Geopolitical tensions and AI integration are transforming the Earth Observation market, driving demand for sovereign, defense-grade intelligence and accelerating the shift toward data fusion and integrated EO services.
From Enabler to Warfighting Domain: Insights from SDSS 2025
The second edition of the Space Defense & Security Summit (SDSS), explored how space has evolved from a strategic enabler to a warfighting domain. Discussions highlighted defense budgets, proliferated constellations, sovereignty, and the growing need for resilience and international cooperation.
Earth Observation at a Crossroads: From Defense Driver to Interoperable Ecosystems
At the crossroads of innovation and strategy, the Summit on Earth Observation Business (SEOB) at WSBW 2025 revealed how defense demand, AI, and interoperability are redefining the future of Earth Observation. From record satellite launches to new data-driven ecosystems, here are the key insights shaping a fast-evolving market — and the next frontier of global decision-making.
A Time of Shift: Pivoting Space into a Warfighting Domain
Space is no longer just a support function in defense—it is now a fully contested warfighting domain. With rising budgets, shifting doctrines, and growing strategic urgency, nations are redefining how space fits into their military power and operational sovereignty.
Defense Satellites to redefine Global Earth Observation Strategy
The 18th edition of Novaspace’s Earth Observation Satellite Systems report, finds 5,770 EO satellites set to launch by 2034 as national defense priorities shape space strategy. As geopolitical instability drives interest in sovereign EO assets, defense and civil satellites are positioned to overtake commercial deployments .