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Loft Orbital and Marlan Space plan $1bn AI satellite constellation expansion

The consortium aims to grow its fleet from 10 to 50 satellites, with Mistral AI providing onboard models, in a deal announced on 9 September 2025.

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Loft Orbital and Marlan Space said on 9 September 2025 that they plan to invest $1bn to expand their AI-equipped satellite constellation from 10 to 50 satellites, with Mistral providing the AI models on board.[1]