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Who won qualifications and design wins in the space industry?

Qualifications, certifications, approvals and sole-source positions · 124 findings in the last 90 days · 518 since 22 Feb 2019 · latest 30 Oct 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 124 findings in the space industry did; the companies named most often were SpaceX (22), NASA (6), Infineon (4). Since 22 Feb 2019 the count is 518. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. CNES began ground qualification testing for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator.

    CNES announced on 29 October 2026 that ground qualification testing had started at the Guiana Space Centre. A full-scale Callisto mockup was erected at the centre’s former Diamant launch facility, which is being redeveloped for the programme.

    European Spaceflight · CALLISTO

  2. The U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General refused to investigate alleged throttling of Starlink and Starshield services used by Ukraine’s military.

    Nine U.S. senators—four Republicans and five Democrats—had requested an investigation into whether Defense Department or other government officials directed, authorized, approved, or knew in advance about changes to SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield services involving Ukraine. The request was led by Senate NATO Observer Group co-chairs Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis, who also sought to determine whether Elon Musk expl

    Yicai · SpaceX

  3. U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar despite Yippy’s objection.

    The U.S. oversight authority approved Amazon’s takeover of satellite operator Globalstar on October 28, 2026. Globalstar partner Yippy filed an objection, but regulators rejected it.

    Heise · Amazon, Globalstar

  4. Amazon received FCC approval to acquire Globalstar.

    The FCC approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar on October 27, 2026, determining that the transaction serves the public interest through improved satellite services.

    Via Satellite · Amazon, Globalstar

  5. Anatel approved AST SpaceMobile’s S-band spectrum and secondary 700 MHz use in Brazil.

    Brazil’s telecom regulator Anatel approved AST SpaceMobile’s access to S-band spectrum and secondary use of the 700 MHz band, advancing the company’s Brazilian satellite connectivity expansion.

    StockTitan · AST SpaceMobile

  6. ESA’s CRISTAL ice-monitoring satellite entered its qualification testing phase.

    With its solar arrays integrated, CRISTAL is transitioning from assembly to qualification reviews and testing to demonstrate readiness for launch and orbital operations.

    ESA Top News

  7. Prediction-market odds of a SpaceX-Tesla merger announcement rose from 29% to 56% by year-end.

    Barclays expects SpaceX could acquire Tesla in a stock transaction, potentially by December. The proposed deal would require approval from at least 50% of all Tesla shareholders, not merely those voting.

    Peter H. Diamandis · SpaceX, Tesla

  8. STMicroelectronics launched the QML-V-qualified RHFLVDS42 quad LVDS receiver for space applications.

    The RHFLVDS42 supports data rates up to 600 Mbps and operates from 2.3–3.6 V, complying with TIA/EIA-644 and JEDEC low-voltage logic and power-supply specifications while remaining compatible with existing CMOS designs. It offers a -4 V to +5 V input common-mode range, a 4.8 V absolute maximum rating, and radiation and ESD tolerance, including heavy-ion tolerance up to 122.6 MeV·cm²/mg.

    ZDNet Korea · STMicroelectronics

  9. SpaceX plans to catch both Starship stages with Mechazilla during a November test flight

    SpaceX plans to use the mechanical arms of its Mechazilla launch tower to catch both stages of Starship during the next test flight. The attempt is scheduled for November 2026, subject to the company obtaining the required approvals.

    Space24 · SpaceX

  10. ESA appointed Andrzej Banasiak and Nicolaus Hanowski to director roles.

    The ESA Council approved Andrzej Banasiak as Director of Commercialisation and Industry Partnership and Nicolaus Hanowski as Director of Space Operations on 22 October 2026.

    ESA Top News

  11. Andrzej Banasiak appointed ESA director for commercialisation and industrial partnerships

    The European Space Agency Council approved Andrzej Banasiak’s appointment as director for commercialisation and industrial partnerships. He will take office on 1 January 2027.

    Space24

  12. The FCC approved a 15,000-satellite constellation for Starlink Mobile.

    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved SpaceX’s plan for a 15,000-satellite Starlink Mobile constellation.

    Metatrends · SpaceX

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Named most often, last 90 days

22SpaceX6NASA4Infineon4ispace4Maritime Launch Services3Isar Aerospace3Stoke Space3Tesla

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Who won qualifications and design wins in the space industry?

124 dated findings in the space industry bear on this in the last 90 days (qualifications, certifications, approvals and sole-source positions). The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (22), NASA (6), Infineon (4), ispace (4), Maritime Launch Services (4). Latest: CNES began ground qualification testing for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator. (European Spaceflight, 30 Oct 2026) The U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General refused to investigate alleged throttling of Starlink and Starshield services used by Ukraine’s military. (Yicai, 29 Oct 2026) U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar despite Yippy’s objection. (Heise, 28 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in the space industry are named most for qualifications?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (22), NASA (6), Infineon (4), ispace (4), Maritime Launch Services (4). Counted over 124 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on qualifications, certifications, approvals and sole-source positions in the space industry?

CNES began ground qualification testing for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator. (European Spaceflight, 30 Oct 2026) The U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General refused to investigate alleged throttling of Starlink and Starshield services used by Ukraine’s military. (Yicai, 29 Oct 2026) U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar despite Yippy’s objection. (Heise, 28 Oct 2026)

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