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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

On Monday, March 16, 2026, the launch of the first commercially operational "Orbital Cloud" marked a definitive shift from simple data transport to in-situ processing. For decades, the primary constraint…

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Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?

Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?

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

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Telesat Optimizes Lightspeed Constellation with Dedicated Military Ka-Band Spectrum

Telesat Optimizes Lightspeed Constellation with Dedicated Military Ka-Band Spectrum

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) announced a major strategic update to its Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, adding 500 MHz of military Ka-band (Mil-Ka)…

1 min Ago / Missions & Constellations
ALL.SPACE Achieves Industry-First Multi-Orbit Certification for SES O3b mPOWER

ALL.SPACE Achieves Industry-First Multi-Orbit Certification for SES O3b mPOWER

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, ALL.SPACE announced it has completed the industry’s first certification for a next-generation tactical terminal capable of simultaneous multi-orbit connectivity on the SES O3b mPOWER network….

1hr Ago / Business & Finance
Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics Partner on Solar Arrays for Korean National Security Program

Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics Partner on Solar Arrays for Korean National Security Program

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, South Korean space energy firm Flexell Space and Lithuania-based Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) announced the signing of a multi-million euro contract for the supply of kilowatt-class…

1hr Ago / Business & Finance
Globalsat Group to Resell Amazon Leo Services Across the Americas

Globalsat Group to Resell Amazon Leo Services Across the Americas

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Globalsat Group announced a landmark agreement to become an authorized reseller for Amazon Leo, the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network formerly known as Project Kuiper….

2hrs Ago / Business & Finance
MDA Space Strategic Growth Cemented by NYSE Listing and S&P/TSX Performance

MDA Space Strategic Growth Cemented by NYSE Listing and S&P/TSX Performance

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, MDA Space (TSX: MDA; NYSE: MDA) remains a focal point of the Canadian technology sector as the company leverages its strong performance on the S&P/TSX…

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GomSpace Joins EDA Consortium to Develop VLEO Military Satellite Concept

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On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, GomSpace announced its selection as a key industrial partner in a €15.7 million research contract awarded by the European Defence Agency (EDA). The initiative, managed…

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BAE Systems Secures U.S. Air Force Contract to Modernize U-2 Advanced Defensive System

BAE Systems Secures U.S. Air Force Contract to Modernize U-2 Advanced Defensive System

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, BAE Systems announced it had been awarded a contract by Robins Air Force Base in Georgia to support and sustain the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System…

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Kepler Commissions First NVIDIA-Powered “Cloud Infrastructure” Across Optical Constellation

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Kepler Communications announced the successful commissioning of distributed on-orbit computing across its Tranche 1 optical data relay constellation on Monday, March 16, 2026. This milestone transitions Kepler’s network from a…

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Rheinmetall Walked Away. Germany Should Take the Hint.

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

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March 10, 2026 / Business & Finance

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Guardians in the Kill Chain: How the Space Force Led the Opening Salvo of Operation Epic Fury

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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

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L3Harris Honors Goddard Centennial with Advances in Nuclear and Electric Propulsion

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

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

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

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Synthetic Aperture Radar as the Modern Backbone of Maritime Domain Awareness

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March 10, 2026 / Earth Observation & Imaging
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Blues and Skylo Debut Industry-First Hybrid IoT Module with Seamless Satellite Failover

March 9, 2026 / Services & Applications
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