Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.
Humanitarian organisations and journalists have expressed concerns after Planet Labs told its users it was restricting access to images of large parts of the Middle East following a request from the US government.
A number of firms hope to use SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst as a launch site for commercial rockets.
Satellite imagery and footage from across Iran show evidence of strikes at 12 air bases, with at least 40 aircraft damaged or completely destroyed.
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
The Sedgefield-based company will supply satellite technology to Starlink in a £43.7m deal.
Scientists hope companies like SpaceX's Starlink will use Vantablack 310 to protect the skies.
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
