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On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Radio New Zealand reported that U.S. Space Command directed the New Zealand Defence Force to withhold operational details regarding the activities of the Joint Commercial […]
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Targeting protracted delays in transmitting space-based reconnaissance to forward combat units, Dutch defense technology firm Bravo1Alpha B.V. has deployed its Close Satellite Support tactical system to stream commercial satellite imagery […]
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Targeting the growing data transmission bottlenecks constraining commercial satellite operations, AnySignal Co-Founder Ricky Medina published an analysis on Saturday, October 24, 2026, arguing that hardware investments alone will not resolve […]
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On Thursday, October 22, 2026, satellite bus manufacturer Apex entered discussions to raise approximately $500 million in a new funding round that would value the company at roughly $4 billion. […]
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On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, commercial aerospace manufacturer and satellite operator SpaceX posted a net profit of $4.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026, reversing more than a year […]
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On Thursday, October 22, 2026, NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) warned that the agency’s Artemis lunar landing plans face acute technical risks, citing deep concerns over the operational maturity […]
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Xona Space Systems raised $250 million at a $2.45 billion valuation on October 22, two days after putting six satellites into orbit. Brian Manning, who co-founded the company in 2019 and now runs it, joins the panel on GPS jamming and spoofing at Silicon Valley Space Week.
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On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office (COMSO) announced an initiative to accelerate security clearances for commercial space firms. Unveiled by COMSO Director U.S. Space Force […]
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On Thursday, October 22, 2026, test and measurement provider Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) has selected its New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network (NR-NTN) test solutions to expand […]
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For constellation programs, the MEMS-versus-optical debate is largely settled. Reliability, unit-to-unit consistency and supply now decide whether an inertial sensor choice holds up at volume.
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