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On October 7, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted regulatory approval to SpaceX to launch and operate a 15,000-satellite Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) constellation dedicated to direct-to-device (D2D) […]
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Taylor Jordan told World Space Business Week that NOAA's new 10-year commercial data vehicle carries a $2.35 billion ceiling. The agency's solicitation and award notices cite only the $8 billion shared across ProTech 2.0.
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ESA's director general used the first fireside chat of World Space Business Week to set out what ministers will be asked in Rome on Dec. 15, a scope that runs from the rocket to crew recovery. Funding follows through ESA's usual subscription process.
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On Sept. 22, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined core strategic priorities for civil spaceflight, emphasizing that agency efforts must prioritize achieving mission objectives safely, rapidly, and cost-effectively. Addressing broader […]
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On September 3, 2026, major American commercial space companies—including SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, and Starcloud—withdrew their participation from the upcoming European Space Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron […]
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On August 20, 2026, the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) issued a statement supporting the White House’s release of the updated National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) on National Space Transportation Policy. […]
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ATHENS, Greece – August 3, 2026 – To expand national space infrastructure and domestic industrial capabilities, Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence unveiled the Hellas-Space 2.0 national space […]
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July 29, 2026 – NASA has officially transitioned propulsion test expert Ray Williams from contractor status to a full civil servant role at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay […]
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On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Reading-based satellite manufacturer NewOrbit welcomed the UK Government’s new £62 million funding package for the national space sector. Commenting on the strategic initiative outlined by […]
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Targeting the widening governance gap surrounding the militarization of commercial orbital assets, Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) released the inaugural episode of its new Collateral Risk podcast series on […]
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