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The Ultimate Guide to Space

A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Space.

What to know about Space

SpaceTech encompasses the rapidly evolving technologies and innovations driving human activity beyond Earth. From satellite launches and broadband connectivity to AI-powered spacecraft and space-based computing, the tag covers the infrastructure and advancements shaping modern space exploration and utilization.

Exploring stories under SpaceTech reveals a dynamic interplay between startups, established aerospace enterprises, and international collaborations, highlighting the diverse applications of space technology. Readers can learn about the latest satellite deployments, ground-breaking research missions, cutting-edge communication networks, and the expanding role of AI and machine learning in space operations.

Following SpaceTech insights provides a window into how space innovations address real-world challenges—from improving global internet coverage, supporting climate and agriculture monitoring, to enhancing astronaut health and preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars. This tag invites curious minds to engage with the technology driving humanity’s ventures into the cosmos and its impact here on Earth.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Expert Columns

Interviews

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Recent Space News

Kacific wins big at the World Business Outlook Awards
Broadband

Kacific wins big at the World Business Outlook Awards

The Kacific Group has been recognised in the World Business Outlook Awards for providing high-quality broadband services and infrastructure throughout APAC.

Fri, 16th Sep 2022

Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox
Disaster Recovery

Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox

Kacific has announced the release of a new emergency connectivity offering designed to rapidly provide broadband service in emergency or disaster zones.

Thu, 5th May 2022

Tokenised equities hit USD $2.4 billion as activity jumps
Not for profit

Tokenised equities hit USD $2.4 billion as activity jumps

Rising trader activity and a 1.1 million-strong holder base suggest tokenised equities are gaining traction ahead of key US data and SpaceX results.

4 days ago

On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast
Tokenisation

On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast

Weekend trading and pre-IPO speculation are driving growth in real-world asset perpetuals, even as pricing risks and liquidity gaps persist.

5 days ago

Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C
Manufacturing

Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C

The funding lifts the Spanish AI firm to a USD $1.7 billion valuation as demand grows for cheaper, lower-energy model deployment.

Last week

Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Robotics

Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound

Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.

Last month

Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Regulatory technology

Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive

Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.

Last month

East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion
DataCentre infrastructure

East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion

Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.

Last month

Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF
Digital services

Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF

The French firm's new microsatellites broaden radio frequency monitoring beyond ships, giving customers wider coverage of land and space activity.

Last month

Opswat tests cyber kiosk in near-space balloon flight
Cyber attacks

Opswat tests cyber kiosk in near-space balloon flight

The test suggests air-gapped security tools may be needed where cloud access and onsite support are unavailable, from space to remote industrial sites.

Last month

Wise Up PR wins SPARC AI defence communications brief
Robotics

Wise Up PR wins SPARC AI defence communications brief

The appointment gives SPARC AI a specialist push as it seeks wider adoption of its GPS-denied drone software among defence buyers and OEMs.

Mon, 29th Jun 2026

DE-CIX chief warns orbital data centres need networks
Sustainability

DE-CIX chief warns orbital data centres need networks

Reliability, not raw compute, may decide whether orbital AI data centres can work, as DE-CIX says links to Earth remain the bigger hurdle.

Wed, 17th Jun 2026

ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round
Mergers and Acquisitions

ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round

The deal values the Finnish satellite intelligence group at more than EUR 10 billion as governments step up demand for sovereign space systems.

Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites
Semiconductors

Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites

Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.

Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Bybit launches tokenised SpaceX IPO access for retail
Regulation

Bybit launches tokenised SpaceX IPO access for retail

Retail traders can now join US listing deals through their crypto accounts, as tokenised SpaceX shares debut on Bybit.

Tue, 9th Jun 2026

IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice
Productivity

IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice

It aims to help regulated industries connect AI agents to legacy systems without rebuilding core infrastructure, as demand for production rollouts grows.

Tue, 9th Jun 2026

Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion
Mergers and Acquisitions

Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion

The acquisition will expand Motorola's security push as regulators and customers intensify efforts to counter rogue drones without disrupting approved flights.

Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Enclustra expands Singapore space push with Asia hiring
Robotics

Enclustra expands Singapore space push with Asia hiring

Customers in Asia may see faster deployment of space systems as the Swiss FPGA developer makes Singapore its regional base and plans 100 hires.

Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Dell says data is the differentiator in the age of agentic AI
Digital Transformation

Dell says data is the differentiator in the age of agentic AI

AI will only set firms apart if they can harness trusted proprietary data, Dell said as it unveiled new tools and partnerships.

Thu, 21st May 2026

SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals
Agricultural Technology

SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals

A new Deloitte study says wider use of Earth observation data could add GBP £491 billion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2030.

Fri, 15th May 2026