SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Gen. Michel Friedling, Look Up Space
Look Up co-founder Maj. Gen. Michel Friedling emphasized Europe's reliance on commercial space situational awareness during his tenure at France's Commandement de l’Espace. The company raised €50 million in June 2025 for its global radar network, enhancing surveillance capabilities. A partnership with Tahiti Nui Telecom will install radars in French Polynesia, operational by September 2026.
MDA Space announces “MDA MIDNIGHT” space control platform for the defence market
MDA Space unveiled MDA MIDNIGHT, a space control platform tailored for defense organizations, at the 41st Space Symposium. This platform aims to enhance the protection of critical assets within the space domain, addressing growing security concerns. The initiative reflects MDA's commitment to advancing capabilities in space situational awareness and defense technology for governmental clients.