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

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

Chris Forrester — Ottawa-based Telesat is having a tough time. Overall revenues are down (27% year-on-year) and CEO Dan Goldberg is very much betting the farm on its upcoming Lightspeed…

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

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March 15, 2026 / Market Forecasts
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ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments

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At the 2026 Satellite Show in Washington, D.C., ThinKom Solutions, Inc. details its roadmap for high-mobility ground architecture designed to address the vulnerabilities of static satellite command centers. During a…

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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%

Following a high-stakes transition to the United States market, Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) reported a 38% year-over-year revenue increase during its fiscal year 2025 earnings call on March 19, 2026….

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Kymeta Sets Roadmap for KuKa 8 Series Multi-Band Terminals

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On Monday, Kymeta detailed the production timeline for its KuKa 8 Series, a software-defined terminal designed to bridge the historical gap between Ku- and Ka-band satellite networks. Building on a…

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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…

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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

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China satellite investment soars as SpaceX sparks race for space

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The Pentagon’s SmallSats Have An Amnesia Problem

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

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Eutelsat Group Leadership and 2026 Strategic Roadmap

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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

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GomSpace Joins EDA Consortium to Develop VLEO Military Satellite Concept

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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

Sovereign Checkpoints and Debt Cliffs

February 25, 2026 / Contracts & Commercial Deals
Securing the Future of the Orbital Environment

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February 23, 2026 / Events & Conferences

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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

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

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

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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

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March 9, 2026 / Software Automation & Ground Systems
a.i. solutions Partners with USGS to Integrate AI into Landsat Flight Operations

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March 8, 2026 / Ground Segment & Teleports

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

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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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