November 2025

1. 21 Fri
   Blackswan Space secures RPO Kit delivery to “ASTRAL” – a European landmark in-orbit refuelling mission

   Blackswan Space will provide the RPO Kit for the ESA-funded ASTRAL in-orbit satellite refueling demonstration.

   Blackswan Space Selected for ESA ASTRAL In-Orbit Refueling Mission
2. 17 Mon
   IonQ to Acquire Skyloom Global to Accelerate Quantum Networking Infrastructure

   IonQ announces definitive agreement to acquire Skyloom Global, citing its ~90 SDA-qualified optical communications terminals and the role of optical links as backbone for quantum-secure networking. The deal follows IonQ's acquisitions of ID Quantique, Capella Space, Lightsynq, and Vector Atomic.

   IonQ Acquires Skyloom for $33M+ to Build Quantum Optical Networking Stack

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