Singapore, February 2, 2026, 15:17 (SGT) — Regular session
Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) (S63.SI) slipped 1.3% to S$9.67 in afternoon trade Monday, after earlier fluctuating between S$9.66 and S$9.94, close to their 52-week high. Investors digested a series of new space and defence announcements linked to Singapore’s Airshow week. (Investing)
Singapore plans to launch the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on April 1, aiming to shift from merely using space services to developing its own capabilities and regulations. Speaking at the inaugural Space Summit, minister Tan See Leng highlighted that the global space economy could soar to US$1.8 trillion by 2035, up from US$630 billion in 2023. (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
A government press release announced that NSAS will handle everything from developing and running national space capabilities to crafting legislation and regulations for the sector. It noted that Singapore hosts roughly 70 space companies employing some 2,000 people. Since 2022, the government has allocated S$210 million for space initiatives through its Space Technology Development Programme.
ST Engineering on Monday unveiled plans for a laser communications demonstrator named NEBULA, set for delivery in the latter half of 2026. The company also detailed a four-satellite radar constellation, NeuSAR-2, aiming for launch by 2030, with the first satellite scheduled to reach orbit in 2027. Additionally, ST Engineering highlighted development on POLARIS, an AI-powered optical satellite, alongside new software platforms designed for space-traffic monitoring and carbon project verification. (ST Engineering)
The group has been downsizing the hardware. According to The Business Times, each NeuSAR-2 satellite will weigh less than 280 kg — roughly a third of TeLEOS-2’s weight — and is built to revisit the same location up to 16 times a day once fully operational. The report noted synthetic aperture radar (SAR), a radar-imaging method, can capture images at night and through clouds.
The company is also using the airshow to demonstrate its range. In a Feb. 1 statement, ST Engineering announced it will return as the Singapore Airshow’s largest exhibitor, unveiling products like its DrN-600 unmanned cargo aircraft along with new drone and digital systems. “The Singapore Airshow is our proving ground,” said Group COO (Technology & Innovation) Mervyn Tan. (ST Engineering)
Investors face a timing dilemma rather than catchy slogans. Satellite hardware, launches, and ground infrastructure require years to develop, and the company hasn’t disclosed any costs or revenue goals for the program.
But the space bet isn’t without risks. Launch delays happen, parts can break down, and demand for imagery and data services often fluctuates — particularly if clients cut budgets or regulations around space activities grow stricter.
Traders are eyeing follow-up announcements at the Airshow and Space Summit, with a focus on equatorial imaging, laser links, and space-traffic services. A solid customer or a backed programme usually moves the stock more than just branding a new product.
ST Engineering will release its full-year results on Feb. 27 ahead of the Singapore market open. An analyst and media briefing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (GMT+8). (Sgx)
