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India Accelerates Military Space Architecture Amid Rising Orbital Weaponization Risks

February 16, 2026 — In response to the rapid expansion of counter-space capabilities by regional adversaries, the Indian government has initiated a multi-layered overhaul of its orbital defense s [...]

China Completes In-Orbit Testing of “Three-Body” AI Computing Constellation

February 16, 2026 — China has successfully concluded nine months of orbital testing for its “Three-Body” Computing Constellation, marking a significant milestone in the shift toward a [...]


Global Shift Toward Sovereign Launch Gains Momentum Amid Geopolitical Tensions

A new analysis released February 17, 2026, highlights a decisive pivot among U.S. allies toward establishing independent, sovereign launch capabilities. Driven by the “SpaceX monopoly”  [...]

SpaceX Unveils ‘Stargaze’ System to Revolutionize Space Traffic Management

Addressing the critical challenge of increasing orbital congestion, SpaceX has officially unveiled “Stargaze,” a novel Space Situational Awareness (SSA) system designed to enhance the s [...]

The Consumer: Determining the Future of Space Exploration

While government mandates historically dictated the pace of space exploration, 2026 has solidified a new reality: the consumer is becoming the primary architect of orbital infrastructure. The ̶ [...]

NBN Co Unveils LEO Wholesale Pricing to Protect Market Share from Starlink

SYDNEY — In a statement released Thursday, February 19, 2026, NBN Co launched an industry consultation on wholesale pricing for its upcoming residential Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service, p [...]

Geopolitical Analysis: China Challenges SpaceX Dominance with Massive LEO Governance Strategy

CANBERRA — In a comprehensive analysis published Thursday, February 19, 2026, Monique Taylor via the East Asia Forum detailed how China is pivoting from technical catch-up to a sophisticated R [...]

Orbital Infrastructure: The Engineering Hurdles of Upper Stage Reusability

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — In a technical analysis published on Monday, February 16, 2026, space policy analyst Robert Oler detailed the critical engineering trade-offs preventing the industry-wide ad [...]

Geopolitical Analysis: U.S. Space Strategy in Africa Facing Chinese Competition

WASHINGTON — A strategic analysis released by the Atlantic Council highlights a critical shift in the “Sovereign-Commercial Nexus,” warning that the United States must reform its comm [...]

MDA Space Establishes 49North to Secure Multi-Billion Canadian Defense Pipeline

BRAMPTON, ON — On Thursday, February 19, 2026, MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) officially launched 49North, a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to the Canadian terrestrial and multi-domain defense marke [...]

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Terrasat Inc. Announces Portfolio Expansion Featuring 800W C-, X-, and Ku-Band IBUCs
SILICON VALLEY, Calif. � In a statement released February 20, 2026, Terrasat Communications reported expanded availability and growing operator adoption of its high-power and multi-band Intelligent Block Upconverters (IBUCs). The portfolio now includes 800W units in C-, X-, and Ku-bands, along with new dual-band Ku models supporting both Low and Full Ku in a single chassis.
Terrasat noted increased demand as GEO and MEO networks transition to multi-band, multi-orbit uplink architectures.




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