Space
NASA Already Has Next Artemis Flight in Its Sights
In 2027, Artemis III’s yet-to-be -named crew will practice docking their Orion capsule with a lunar lander in orbit around Earth. NASA plans on an astronaut moon landing in 2028.
SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is a private space launch company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. SpaceX develops the Starship launch system and satellite constellations—such as Starlink—with the mission to revolutionize space technology.
Satellite
Amazon Leo to Launch ‘Mid-2026,’ CEO Says
The nascent Starlink competitor has fallen behind schedule on its satellite launches.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Relaxing LEO Satellite Power Limits
SpaceX has asked for the change, which incumbent geostationary operators oppose.
Wireless
Prepaid Carrier Planning to Bundle Plans with Starlink Home Broadband
US Mobile CEO Ahmed Khattak said Starlink Mobile would be included ‘eventually.’
Gartner
Blue Origin Submits Satellite Application for Space-Based Data Centers
The application comes after Amazon criticized a similar proposal by SpaceX.
LEO
ULA Launches 29 More Amazon Leo Satellites
Fifth mission advances constellation as deployment timeline looms.
BEAD
House Dems: States May Need to ‘Reconsider’ SpaceX BEAD Awards
They had concerns about the company’s proposed contract rider, which was rejected by NTIA.
Satellite
SpaceX, Amazon Clash on Satellite Collision Risks
Altering target altitudes would delay already behind-schedule deployments, Amazon said.
Satellite
FCC Should be Slow to Block U.S. Market Access, Satellite Companies Say
The agency sought comment on the issue as the E.U. is considering new satellite legislation the U.S. opposes
Satellite
Amazon in Talks to Acquire Globalstar: FT
Amazon is trying to compete with SpaceX’s LEO system.
Spectrum
Grain Looking to Market 800 MHz for Direct-to-Cell
The investment firm is buying the spectrum from T-Mobile.
Satellite
SpaceX Files Initial Paperwork to Sell Shares to the Public
The offering could value the company as high as $1.5 trillion.
Wireless
Analysts Warn Starlink Could Disrupt Broadband Market
Satellite provider’s growth, pricing, and capacity raise competition concerns.
Satellite
Starlink Denied License in Namibia Over Local Ownership Requirements
The satellite internet provider continues to face challenges expanding in southern Africa.
Satellite
SpaceX’s Starlink Loses Contact With Satellite
A rare Starlink satellite failure underscores the operational challenges of constellations as thousands of spacecraft crowding in low-Earth orbit.
Satellite
Amazon Leo Launch Delayed Again as FCC Deployment Deadline Looms
FCC chairman advises the company to address the more than 1,000 satellite shortfall amid launch setbacks.
