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On Monday, October 19, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Space Bureau granted Globalstar, Inc. nationwide regulatory authority to operate its third-generation C-3 satellite constellation. The approval authorizes the telecommunications […]
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In an interview published Sunday, October 18, 2026, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union (EU) Andrew Puzder warned that Brussels will face severe American retaliation if it proceeds with proposals […]
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Amid escalating debates over orbital market access and direct-to-device connectivity, the Indian government has reinforced strict regulatory and national security barriers that continue to hold foreign mega-constellations—most notably SpaceX’s Starlink—at […]
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Editorial Note: On October 14, 2026, SatNews reported—based on direct statements from Ukrainian defense advisers—that SpaceX had unilaterally imposed velocity caps on Starshield terminals in Ukraine. Subsequent reporting by Reuters […]
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On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the U.K. government awarded Luxembourg-headquartered in-orbit servicing company ClearSpace a prime contract valued at approximately £61 million ($80 million) to deliver the final operational phase […]
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On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, SpaceX unilaterally implemented speed restrictions on military-grade Starshield satellite communication terminals operating across Ukraine, causing abrupt connectivity loss during active combat missions. The unannounced velocity […]
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On October 5, 2026, European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Josef Aschbacher outlined a 10-year, €10 billion ($10.9 billion) proposal to establish an independent European crewed spaceflight capability. Presented ahead […]
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In a presentation delivered on October 6, 2026, SpaceX identified the refusal of satellite operators to share ephemeris data—including precise orbital position data and planned maneuver schedules—as the single greatest […]
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On October 6, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced five proposed rule changes to revise the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 450 commercial launch and reentry licensing framework. […]
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On October 7, 2026, the Space Development Agency (SDA) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced contract awards to advance space debris mitigation and active satellite deorbiting capabilities for national […]
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