<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpinLaunch is an innovative new space technology company that has created an alternative method for putting 200 kilogram class satellites into orbit. ]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[10 Hottest Companies in Satellite for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Via Satellite's annual list of the 10 Hottest Companies in Satellite View Here Via Satellite’s annual 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more. Via Satellite editors chose the companies on this list based on their expected activity for the year, and a mix of market share, transformational technology, ground-breaking deals, and overall industry excitement. Since 2019, the annual list has highlighted...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/10-hottest-companies-in-satellite-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3eb18ecfce39c49ac3ef1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_0e1ee9baf21940ebb8bd31084347bbc1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Appoints Former Kymeta CEO Walter Berger to Advisory Board to Support Growth of Meridian LEO Constellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satcom industry veteran, Walter Berger, to guide strategic initiatives and long-term growth as Meridian advances toward first satellite deployment. SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced the appointment of Walter Berger, a senior technology and communications executive with extensive board and operating experience, to its Advisory Board. Berger brings more than 40 years of global leadership across satellite communications, advanced networking, and enterprise...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-appoints-former-kymeta-ceo-walter-berger-to-advisory-board-to-support-growth-of-meridian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3da91c4e83ebf53c2f51f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_c61c8e202e29498593ef5a771841bb70~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_519,h_371,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rethinking the LEO Constellation: Massimiliano Ladovaz on SpinLaunch's Plans for Meridian Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[When SpinLaunch announced plans in April of this year to deploy Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation Meridian Space, it raised eyebrows across the satellite industry. Why is the nonconventional launch startup going after broadband? It only got more interesting when SpinLaunch brought industry veteran Massimiliano Ladovaz on board as CEO over the summer. The former CTO of OneWeb, Ladovaz led deployment of the constellation and then served as COO of Eutelsat/OneWeb Group, and has previous...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/rethinking-the-leo-constellation-massimiliano-ladovaz-on-spinlaunch-s-plans-for-meridian-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b4110fd7b18f7389d14b13</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_14df1e59614d49baad7554166d97cf93~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Appoints Aerospace Pioneer Dómhnal Slattery and Defense &#38; Satcom Veteran Peter Hadinger to Advisory Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointments strengthen SpinLaunch’s leadership in defense and sovereign partnerships as the Meridian constellation transitions from development to operational deployment. SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced the appointment of aerospace pioneer and investor Dómhnal Slattery and Peter Hadinger, who previously served as Chief Technology Officer and as President, US Government at Inmarsat, to the SpinLaunch Advisory Board. The appointments mark an important...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-appoints-aerospace-pioneer-d%C3%B3mhnal-slattery-and-defense-satcom-veteran-peter-hadinger-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3deadd558374c818f2ba6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_aa14aff55bb44ff4a81e6135e318090f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_519,h_371,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Lands $30 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long Beach-based SpinLaunch lands $30 million in a series C round that will support its satellite development. SpinLaunch, the Long Beach-based space technology company focused on developing a broadband constellation, announced in mid-August it raised $30 million in fresh funding for its series C round. The new influx of cash comes in part from a previously announced $12 million investment from Kongsberg Defence &#38; Aerospace, as well as another $18 million from existing investors such as...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-lands-30-million</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b4355c96363eb43d36c224</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:15:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_e726d3cc584e45ef8bf0a358fae7ec72~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copy of Redefining Connectivity: The Promise of Fixed-Track Orbits]]></title><description><![CDATA[As global demand for reliable, high-speed broadband continues to accelerate, traditional satellite architectures are being pushed to their limits. At Meridian, we’re introducing a different approach: fixed-track orbits  — an orbital system designed for stability, sustainability, and efficiency. Unlike conventional moving constellations that criss-cross the Earth, fixed-track orbits operate in carefully defined lanes. This creates predictability, reduces spectrum conflicts, and lowers the risk...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/copy-of-redefining-connectivity-the-promise-of-fixed-track-orbits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1c5448bac10ed79f7a51</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:37:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_d299ed326fe046df905c3056e0b59d6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What SpinLaunch Is Doing With Its $30M Series C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renders of the Meridian Space satellite with its solar panels stowed. SpinLaunch closed $18M in new funding to develop a LEO satellite broadband constellation, called Meridian Space, bringing the company’s total Series C round to $30M. While SpinLaunch is best known for its kinetic launch technology, which aims to use centrifugal acceleration to send satellites to orbit, the plan is to deploy the constellation from traditional rockets—at least in the short term. Longtime investor ATW Partners...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/what-spinlaunch-is-doing-with-its-30m-series-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b413d10d1c152c6e6cca2b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_bd813446d50c4ae593d377b4f1205f10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch raises $30 million for work on Meridian Space constellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpinLaunch plans to develop a broadband constellation called Meridian Space using satellites built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics. WASHINGTON — SpinLaunch announced $30 million in new funding for the company to support its development of a broadband constellation. SpinLaunch said Aug. 18 that it closed $30 million in funding existing investors, led by ATW Partners. That amount includes a $12 million strategic investment from Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace announced in April . The funds will...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-raises-30-million-for-work-on-meridian-space-constellation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b412ec6f1601b218236ec1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_ce7cd8080e8d417486bc691d066434be~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Announces Closing of $30M in Funding to Accelerate the Development of the Meridian Space Constellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced it has closed $30 million in funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of Meridian Space, its highly differentiated low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband constellation. The funding includes new investment from existing investors, including lead investor ATW Partners, as well as the previously announced strategic investment from Kongsberg Defence &#38; Aerospace. “We’re not just building momentum - we’re...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-announces-closing-of-30m-in-funding-to-accelerate-the-development-of-the-meridian-space-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3e1f5d558374c818f325b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a829d6_3f63fc5cf80141c79ac1e72b14b80dcb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Announces Closing of $30M in Funding to Accelerate the Development of the Meridian Space Constellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONG BEACH, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced it has closed $30 million in funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of Meridian Space, its highly differentiated low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband constellation. The funding includes new investment from existing investors, including lead investor ATW Partners, as well as the previously announced strategic investment from Kongsberg Defence &#38; Aerospace. “We’re...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-announces-closing-of-30m-in-funding-to-accelerate-the-development-of-the-meridian-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1c5448bac10ed79f7a4f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72c20e_fd2af587f97b43c68bc0b33d0c1369aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Appoints Satellite Industry Veteran Massimiliano Ladovaz as Chief Executive Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz, former CTO of OneWeb and COO of Eutelsat, brings 25+ years of satcom leadership and $4B+ in fundraising experience to SpinLaunch Current CEO David Wrenn transitions to Chief Innovation Officer, where he will continue to support the company’s long-term technology and strategy SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced the appointment of Massimiliano Ladovaz as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ladovaz will lead SpinLaunch...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-appoints-satellite-industry-veteran-massimiliano-ladovaz-as-chief-executive-officer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1c5448bac10ed79f7a4e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_7c7e0203e398427a8ae333c9f74430a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_514,h_367,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Announces $12M Strategic Investment from Kongsberg, Unveiling Revolutionary LEO Satcom Constellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secures $12M investment from Kongsberg Defence &#38; Aerospace supporting the development and commercialization of Meridian Space, SpinLaunch’s highly differentiated low-earth orbit (LEO) satcom constellation Signs NanoAvionics as exclusive satellite supplier for initial tranche of 280 satellites Continues commitment to low-cost, high-cadence kinetic launch by partnering with The Aleut Corporation to develop the Orbital Launch System on Adak, Alaska SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/redefining-connectivity-the-promise-of-fixed-track-orbits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1c5448bac10ed79f7a52</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:02:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_617bf03c9f1f450c881ed74d41d5d239~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch wants to send 250 broadband 'microsatellites' to orbit with a single launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpinLaunch says its network will offer "significantly higher broadband capacity in a satellite constellation compared with what is available on the market today." SpinLaunch has unveiled its plans for a new broadband satellite constellation known as Meridian Space. The Meridian Space constellation will consist of small "microsatellites" that can be sent to low-Earth orbit  with as many as 250 spacecraft on a single launch vehicle, according to SpinLaunch. The company received $12M in funding...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-wants-to-send-250-broadband-microsatellites-to-orbit-with-a-single-launch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b439036f1601b21823d6dc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_1f15ebdee81647a395dc735c8983395c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpinLaunch Plans LEO Broadband Constellation, Built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics ]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpinLaunch, the startup developing a steel vacuum chamber to launch satellites to space, is also pursuing a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband constellation. SpinLaunch, based in Long Beach, California, announced plans for a LEO constellation called Meridian Space on Thursday. The constellation is backed by a $12 million investment from Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace. Kongsberg NanoAvionics will build 280 satellites for the initial constellation in a contract that...]]></description><link>https://www.meridianspace.co.uk/post/spinlaunch-plans-leo-broadband-constellation-built-by-kongsberg-nanoavionics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b43d296f1601b21823e1ed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b6ff1_7784919d36a640c4bf052e37adad9e08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meridian</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>