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title: Space is powering the next era of global connectivity.
description: JAXA contracts Rocket Lab for two Electron launches. Viasat selected for USSF SSC prime contract award. ESA extends Creotech’s CAMILA contract. And more.
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# [Space is powering the next era of global connectivity.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/624)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Oct 10, 2025 7:55:00 PM

Summary

Rocket Lab has signed a direct contract for two dedicated Electron launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Viasat has been selected for a prime contract award by the US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch of a fourth satellite for Poland’s CAMILA Earth observation constellation, and more.

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