#Satellite

On October 1, Google launched the Suncatcher satellite featuring the Gemma 4 model onboard. The neural network autonomously generated a haiku in space, confirming the viability of off-Earth AI computing. In 2027, the company plans to launch a connected pair of satellites.

On October 1, 2026, Ukraine's HIMERA and Denmark's GomSpace launched OBRIA NANO, the first test satellite for a future national communication network. The spacecraft is undergoing testing under the SpaceX Transporter-18 mission to reduce Ukraine's dependence on external communication channels.

Russian military satellite Cosmos 2612 has performed a series of maneuvers and shortened the distance to the Finnish radar ICEYE-X36, which provides data for Ukraine, to five kilometers.

The Russian satellite Cosmos-2612, following a series of maneuvers, approached the Finnish radar spacecraft ICEYE-X36, which cooperates with Ukraine, to within 26 meters. Monitoring data was published by CSIS.

Sputniks has announced the creation of ERS satellites with a resolution of up to 0.5 m. The next step is launching Kinosputnik with a 0.8 m camera for multispectral and panchromatic imaging.

The European Union will submit documents in the coming days to launch the Project Bromo satellite project, a European alternative to SpaceX. The initiative will be the first major test of the EU's updated merger approach and aims to reduce reliance on American satellite services.

On October 1, 2026, Google will launch the Project Suncatcher satellite with four TPU chips — the first test module for AI computations in orbit. The mission is designed for one year, and the ultimate goal is a network of 80 satellites.

🇯🇵 Japan successfully launched the Michibiki No. 7 satellite (QZS-7), moving closer to creating its own navigation system independent of GPS. 🚀 The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center using the H3 rocket. 📉 However, a full constellation is not yet in place: in December 2025, Satellite No. 5 was lost. 🌏 The QZSS system uses unique orbits to cover mountainous areas and cities. 🔮 Expansion to 11 satellites is planned by the end of the 2030s.

🇯🇵 Japan successfully launched the sixth 'Michibiki 7' satellite with the H3 rocket! 🚀 The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center on the night of August 11, 2026. This is a major step towards independence from GPS: the Japanese QZSS system provides accuracy up to 6 cm (compared to 10 m for GPS). 📊 By the mid-2030s, Japan plans to launch 11 satellites to fully ensure sovereignty in navigation. #Japan #Space #QZSS #Technology

🚀 SpaceX has restored the free rental of Starlink Mini for the Residential Max plan ($130/mo) in the US and Canada. The bonus, which disappeared in June, is available again. ⚠️ At the same time, the company has limited the new Starlink V5 antenna: the Standby mode ($10/mo) and GPS module have been removed. V5 is now only for the $55/mo plan and stationary use. 📉 V5 speed is up to 375 Mbps (lower than V4). SpaceX's strategy: premium clients get mobility, the mass segment gets simplified equipment.