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SpaceX and GSO Giants Clash Over FCC Spectrum Sharing Rules and Power Limits

SpaceX and GSO Giants Clash Over FCC Spectrum Sharing Rules and Power Limits

A high-stakes regulatory battle over the future of satellite broadband intensified this week as SpaceX and incumbent geostationary (GSO) operators, including SES and Viasat, traded sharp filings at the Federal…

1 Day Ago / Government & Regulation
Telesat’s Lightspeed should outperform, helped by Trump and Carney

Telesat’s Lightspeed should outperform, helped by Trump and Carney

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Market Analysis: The ISR Latency War and Who Wins When “Minutes” Decide Mission

Market Analysis: The ISR Latency War and Who Wins When “Minutes” Decide Mission

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The Rise of the Orbital Data Center: Solving the Space Data Bottleneck

The Rise of the Orbital Data Center: Solving the Space Data Bottleneck

March 17, 2026 / Missions & Constellations
Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?

Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?

March 15, 2026 / Market Forecasts

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Amazon Leo Targets Five-Market Launch as Constellation Ramps to 200+ Satellites

Amazon Leo Targets Five-Market Launch as Constellation Ramps to 200+ Satellites

As Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) approaches its end-of-Q1 commercial deadline, the company is accelerating its launch cadence to challenge Starlink’s market dominance. On March 29, 2026, United Launch Alliance…

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Laser Communications and the Rise of Orbital Data Centers

Laser Communications and the Rise of Orbital Data Centers

Odysseus Space CEO Jordan Vannitsen argues that laser communication is the missing infrastructure layer that will turn isolated satellite constellations into connected, distributed computing systems in orbit.

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Space Force Reassigns Final GPS III Mission to SpaceX Following Vulcan Anomaly

Space Force Reassigns Final GPS III Mission to SpaceX Following Vulcan Anomaly

On March 20, 2026, Space Systems Command (SSC) announced it is reassigning the launch of the final GPS III satellite from United Launch Alliance (ULA) to SpaceX. The satellite, GPS…

1hr Ago / Launch Providers
SFL Missions Selected to Build Eight Node Spacecraft for NASA HelioSwarm

SFL Missions Selected to Build Eight Node Spacecraft for NASA HelioSwarm

On March 24, 2026, during the Satellite 2026 conference in Washington, D.C., SFL Missions Inc. (formerly Space Flight Laboratory) announced it has been awarded a competitive-bid contract to develop eight…

3hrs Ago / Missions & Constellations
NASA Realignment ‘Ignition’ Accelerates Shift Toward Commercial Lunar Economy

NASA Realignment ‘Ignition’ Accelerates Shift Toward Commercial Lunar Economy

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled "Ignition," a comprehensive agencywide realignment designed to implement the 2025 National Space Policy. The initiative marks a strategic pivot from…

3hrs Ago / Government & Regulation
Optical Surfaces Ltd Targets Aerospace Surveillance with Ritchey-Chrétien Optics

Optical Surfaces Ltd Targets Aerospace Surveillance with Ritchey-Chrétien Optics

On March 10, 2026, Optical Surfaces Ltd highlighted its specialized production of Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescope optics, positioning the two-mirror design as a solution for high-precision military and aerospace surveillance. Testing…

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EnduroSat and MetaSensing Partner to Accelerate SAR Satellite Access

EnduroSat and MetaSensing Partner to Accelerate SAR Satellite Access

In a move to streamline the deployment of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) infrastructure, EnduroSat and MetaSensing announced a strategic partnership in March 2026. The collaboration integrates MetaSensing’s high-resolution radar payloads…

21hrs Ago / Missions & Constellations
CubeSpace Challenges Vertical Integration with Record ADCS Production Milestone

CubeSpace Challenges Vertical Integration with Record ADCS Production Milestone

On March 23, 2026, CubeSpace (CS) announced a major production surge, positioning its specialized Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) as a viable industrial alternative to the "build-everything-yourself" model. The…

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The Pentagon’s SmallSats Have An Amnesia Problem

The Pentagon’s SmallSats Have An Amnesia Problem

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Rheinmetall Walked Away. Germany Should Take the Hint.

Rheinmetall Walked Away. Germany Should Take the Hint.

March 16, 2026 / Mergers & Acquisitions
Saying Goodbye to the ISS, and Hello to the Orbital Tenancy Trap 

Saying Goodbye to the ISS, and Hello to the Orbital Tenancy Trap 

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Your Teleport Can’t Dodge a Missile

Your Teleport Can’t Dodge a Missile

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OHB SE Exceeds Profitability Targets with Record €3.2 Billion Backlog

OHB SE Exceeds Profitability Targets with Record €3.2 Billion Backlog

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Satellogic Executes Strategic Pivot as 2025 Revenue Climbs 38%

Satellogic Executes Strategic Pivot as 2025 Revenue Climbs 38%

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Thales Alenia Space Previews Sovereign Constellations and LEO-PNT Milestones for SATShow 2026

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Planet Labs: The satellite stock that keeps shooting to the moon

Planet Labs: The satellite stock that keeps shooting to the moon

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China satellite investment soars as SpaceX sparks race for space

China satellite investment soars as SpaceX sparks race for space

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NASA Deals Blow to Boeing With Bigger SpaceX Moon-Mission Role

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Eutelsat Group Leadership and 2026 Strategic Roadmap

Eutelsat Group Leadership and 2026 Strategic Roadmap

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NewSpace Systems Opens Africa’s Largest Commercial Space Hardware Manufacturing Facility

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ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments

ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments

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U.S. Space Force Awards $446.8 Million Agreement to Kratos for MEO Missile Tracking Ground Segment

U.S. Space Force Awards $446.8 Million Agreement to Kratos for MEO Missile Tracking Ground Segment

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GMV-Led Consortium Launches MYRIAD to Advance AI-Driven Satellite Intelligence for EU Defense

GMV-Led Consortium Launches MYRIAD to Advance AI-Driven Satellite Intelligence for EU Defense

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Space Force Formalizes Cislunar Strategy Amid Acquisition Restructuring

Space Force Formalizes Cislunar Strategy Amid Acquisition Restructuring

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FAA Rescinds Proposed Orbital Debris Rule Amid Industry Pressure and Regulatory Reassessment

FAA Rescinds Proposed Orbital Debris Rule Amid Industry Pressure and Regulatory Reassessment

March 12, 2026 / Government & Regulation
The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space

The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space

March 4, 2026 / Space Law & Treaties
Geopolitical Scrutiny: The Strategic Implications of APT Satellite’s Chinese State Ownership

Geopolitical Scrutiny: The Strategic Implications of APT Satellite’s Chinese State Ownership

March 2, 2026 / Government & Regulation
Sovereign Checkpoints and Debt Cliffs

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February 25, 2026 / Contracts & Commercial Deals

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L3Harris Honors Goddard Centennial with Advances in Nuclear and Electric Propulsion

L3Harris Honors Goddard Centennial with Advances in Nuclear and Electric Propulsion

March 16, 2026 / Launch
Firefly Aerospace Returns to Flight with Successful “Stairway to Seven” Mission

Firefly Aerospace Returns to Flight with Successful “Stairway to Seven” Mission

March 12, 2026 / Launch
SpaceX Evolves Beyond Broadband with “Million-Satellite” AI Data Center Plan; Amazon Mounts Legal Challenge

SpaceX Evolves Beyond Broadband with “Million-Satellite” AI Data Center Plan; Amazon Mounts Legal Challenge

March 9, 2026 / Launch Providers
Times Microwave Systems Launches Levitate™ Ultra-Lightweight Cables for UAV and Defense Avionics

Times Microwave Systems Launches Levitate™ Ultra-Lightweight Cables for UAV and Defense Avionics

March 5, 2026 / Rocket Technology & Vehicles

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Kymeta Sets Roadmap for KuKa 8 Series Multi-Band Terminals

Kymeta Sets Roadmap for KuKa 8 Series Multi-Band Terminals

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Missile Strike Targets Strategic SES Ha’Ela Teleport in Central Israel

Missile Strike Targets Strategic SES Ha’Ela Teleport in Central Israel

March 11, 2026 / Ground Segment & Teleports
ATLAS Space Operations Establishes South Pacific Hub with New Ground Station in American Samoa

ATLAS Space Operations Establishes South Pacific Hub with New Ground Station in American Samoa

March 11, 2026 / SmallSat
Danish Army Selects BAE Systems OneArc for 7-Year Simulation Modernization Program

Danish Army Selects BAE Systems OneArc for 7-Year Simulation Modernization Program

March 9, 2026 / Software Automation & Ground Systems

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L3Harris Unveils XL-300P: The First P25 Handheld with 5G and Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity

L3Harris Unveils XL-300P: The First P25 Handheld with 5G and Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity

March 16, 2026 / Services & Applications
Jazz Secures Industry-Leading 190 MHz in Pakistan’s Landmark $507M 5G Spectrum Auction

Jazz Secures Industry-Leading 190 MHz in Pakistan’s Landmark $507M 5G Spectrum Auction

March 11, 2026 / Services & Applications
Spring Forward: Legacy Operators Are Killing GEO. That’s the Plan.

Spring Forward: Legacy Operators Are Killing GEO. That’s the Plan.

March 10, 2026 / Business & Finance
Synthetic Aperture Radar as the Modern Backbone of Maritime Domain Awareness

Synthetic Aperture Radar as the Modern Backbone of Maritime Domain Awareness

March 10, 2026 / Earth Observation & Imaging

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