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U.S. defense agencies tap three companies for satellite disposal study
This effort aims to mitigate the growing risk of orbital debris in increasingly congested environments.
SpaceNews4w ago1 min read
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch satellite replenishment mission for Globalstar from Cape Canaveral
This launch will help Globalstar maintain its mobile satellite services across North America and beyond.
Spaceflight Now4w ago1 min read
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U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation
This collaboration enhances space situational awareness for both nations across the Asia-Pacific region.
SpaceNews4w ago1 min read
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Intuitive Machines wins contract for three GEO satellites
The contract marks a significant milestone for the company's commercial satellite business.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
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CesiumAstro buys semiconductor specialist to boost constellation plans
The acquisition expands CesiumAstro's manufacturing capabilities for its planned satellite network.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
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Space Force awards five companies $60 million for multi-vendor satellite network tests
The contracts support development of a resilient and interoperable satellite communications architecture.
SpaceNews13 Aug 20261 min read
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Perseids Meteor Shower
This year's display is expected to peak in mid-August with optimal viewing conditions.
NASA13 Aug 20261 min read
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Maritime Satellite Service Revenues to Reach $3.79 Billion by 2035 as NGSO Reshapes Maritime Connectivity
Growing demand for high-speed maritime connectivity is driving investment in next-generation satellite networks.
SpaceNews13 Aug 20261 min read
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Astranis unveils geostationary surveillance satellite
This capability enhances space situational awareness for satellite operators and governments.
SpaceNews13 Aug 20261 min read
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MTG-I1 captures eclipse path of totality over Europe
The unique view from geostationary orbit offers scientists a distinct perspective on atmospheric conditions during the eclipse.
ESA13 Aug 20261 min read
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Space Command identifies capabilities it needs for the next space war
The military's space warfare requirements are driving new demands for advanced technologies from industry partners.
SpaceNews12 Aug 20261 min read
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SpaceX increasing footprint in missile defense
The expansion marks a significant shift in the company's role in national security space programs.
SpaceNews11 Aug 20261 min read
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BlackSky wins seven-figure, multiyear international contract
This contract expands BlackSky's global customer base and revenue streams.
SpaceNews11 Aug 20261 min read
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H3 launches navigation satellite
The successful launch marks a major recovery for Japan's space program after a previous failure.
SpaceNews11 Aug 20261 min read
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Wildfires, drought and extreme heat, 2026
Satellite imagery plays a crucial role in monitoring and understanding the impacts of climate change on a global scale.
ESA10 Aug 20261 min read
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National security doesn’t need more maps or imagery; it needs measurement
Accurate measurement capabilities are becoming increasingly important for national security in the modern era of space technology.
SpaceNews10 Aug 20261 min read
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Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite
A successful demonstration would mark a significant milestone in the development of space-based laser communication systems.
SpaceNews10 Aug 20261 min read
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Ground Control to Galileo Second Generation
The successful signal transmission marks a crucial step in the integration of the new satellite with the existing ground control system.
ESA10 Aug 20261 min read
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