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MDA Space Secures Antenna Work for 66 IRIS² Satellites
MDA Space (NYSE:MDA) has received authorization to start antenna production for 66 IRIS² satellites, marking a key step in Europe's secure communications constellation.
FCC Satellite Spectrum Expansion Advances, Interference Issues Loom
The FCC voted to expand satellite-to-phone spectrum by 482 MHz, but technical questions about protecting 5G towers from interference remain unresolved.
ISRO's NVS-03 Launch to Bolster NavIC Satellite Constellation
ISRO is set to launch NVS-03 on Oct 30, aiming to expand NavIC to four satellites, the minimum required for standalone positioning. The mission follows a previous failure.
Amazon Boosts Vulcan Satellite Payload to 40 for Kuiper Debut
Amazon (AMZN) has delivered 40 Kuiper satellites to ULA's Vulcan for its first of 38 missions, boosting payload capacity by 37.9% per flight.
ESA Expands Galileo G2 Fleet with Four Additional Satellites
ESA orders four additional Galileo G2 satellites, increasing the fleet to 16. Airbus and Thales Alenia Space will each build two more, with delivery set for 2031.
SpaceX Urges FCC to Add 900 MHz to Satellite-to-Phone Spectrum
SpaceX has petitioned the FCC to add NextNav's proposed 900 MHz band to satellite-to-phone rules ahead of a key vote. The move could expedite spectrum use from space.
ESA's CRISTAL Satellite Clears Key Tests, Snow Measurement Capability Still Unproven
The European Space Agency's CRISTAL satellite has passed solar-array and launcher-interface tests, moving closer to a 2027-2028 launch. The mission will use dual-frequency radar to measure snow depth on sea ice, but its accuracy remains unproven.
Astranis Secures Dedicated Falcon 9 for Six-Satellite GEO Mission
Astranis has booked a dedicated SpaceX Falcon 9 for six broadband satellites, aiming for a 2028 launch with Impulse Space's Helios stage for rapid GEO delivery.
Carriers Seek to Trim 60% of FCC's Satellite Spectrum Plan
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon jointly oppose adding two 5G bands to the FCC's satellite-to-phone spectrum plan, which would cut 60.2% of the proposed 482 MHz expansion.
Ofcom Expands Satellite Spectrum for Aircraft and Ships
Ofcom has approved additional satellite spectrum for aircraft and ships, with 2.1 GHz allocated for NGSO aircraft links and 244 MHz for maritime use in UK waters.
Ukraine's Satellite Ambitions: Nokia-ICEYE Deal Raises Coverage Questions
Ukraine's letter of intent with Nokia and ICEYE aims for a sovereign satellite network, but a new model reveals potential coverage gaps, and key details remain undisclosed.
PlanetiQ's New Satellite Boosts NOAA Weather Coverage
PlanetiQ's GNOMES-11 satellite has entered commissioning, adding a new orbital path to meet NOAA's enhanced sampling requirements. The fleet is approaching 20,000 daily profiles.
NASA to Test Planet Labs' Hyperspectral Satellite Data for Earth Science
NASA has ordered a major evaluation of Planet Labs' Tanager hyperspectral data, covering over 250,000 square kilometers, to assess its suitability for scientific research.
Rocket Lab Delivers 13th StriX Radar Satellite to Orbit
Rocket Lab launched the 13th StriX radar satellite for Synspective on Sept 26, just a week after the 12th. The satellite is now in orbit but not yet operational.
Google to Launch First Project Suncatcher Satellite with Four TPUs
Google's first Project Suncatcher satellite, carrying four Trillium TPUs, will launch October 1 to test AI accelerators in low Earth orbit.
FCC Approves 15,000 Starlink Satellites, Defers Remainder
The FCC has authorized an additional 7,500 Starlink Gen2 satellites, bringing the total approved to 15,000, but deferred the remaining 14,988 spacecraft in SpaceX's application.
Satellites: The Invisible Force Shaping Modern Financial Markets
Satellites are crucial to financial markets, providing precise timing for trades and Earth observation data that informs commodity forecasts and insurance models.
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Tests V3 Satellites, Booster Landing Fails
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 successfully deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites, but the Super Heavy booster crashed into the Gulf, highlighting reusability challenges.
Amazon Leo Signs Herotel for South Africa Despite Sparse Satellite Fleet
Amazon has partnered with Herotel to distribute its Leo satellite broadband in South Africa, aiming for a 2027 launch despite having only 12% of its planned first-generation constellation in orbit.
Reflect Orbital's FCC License Paves Way for Massive Satellite Constellation
Reflect Orbital's FCC license for a test satellite is a small step; the company's plan to deploy 50,000 satellites by 2035 requires a massive manufacturing ramp.
AT&T's 12% FCF Yield Under Scrutiny as Satellite Threat Looms
AT&T's implied free-cash-flow yield nears 12% as analysts cut targets on satellite risk. Earnings due July 22 will test cash generation.
SpaceX Starship Flight 13: Key Test for Satellite Deployment and Investor Sentiment
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 on July 16 will test satellite deployment and engine relight, with investors eyeing the stock's performance after a 10.3% drop.
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's First Sunlight-Reflecting Satellite; Startup Eyes 50,000 Satellites by 2035
The FCC has approved Reflect Orbital's first test satellite, Earendil-1, marking a small step toward the startup's goal of deploying 50,000 satellites by 2035 to beam sunlight to Earth.
China's Reusable Rocket Milestone Fuels $3.3 Billion Rally in Satellite Stocks
Shares of China Spacesat and China Satellite Communications hit daily limits after China's first rocket stage recovery, adding $3.3 billion in combined market value.
SpaceX Faces Rising Starlink Satellite Disposal Costs Ahead of Nasdaq 100 Debut
SpaceX decommissioned 609 Starlink satellites, representing 5.7% of its operational fleet, as the company faces significant disposal costs ahead of its Nasdaq 100 inclusion next week.
AT&T Slumps for Fourth Session, Dividend Yield Climbs on Satellite Fears
AT&T shares fell for a fourth straight session, dropping 9.4% from June 26 amid SpaceX worries and heavy trading volume. The dividend yield rose to 5.4% as the stock hit a new 52-week low of $19.89.
Amazon Outpaces Nasdaq as Market Eyes Prime Day and Leo Satellite Spending
Amazon outperformed the Nasdaq ahead of the holiday, with the stock up 0.4%. Next week's focus is on Prime Day sales data and spending on the Leo satellite network.
Verizon Shares Slide as Investor Fears Mount Over Dividend Security Amid Satellite Threat
Verizon shares dropped 1.1% as investors focused on dividend risk, with the stock's daily trading range surpassing the upcoming quarterly payout. Market losses from satellite competition add pressure.
Amazon's Satellite Deployment Falls Short of FCC Target After Atlas V's Final Flight
Amazon's final Atlas V launch added 29 satellites to its LEO network, leaving it 1,220 shy of the FCC's July 30 deadline. The company pivots to Vulcan, Falcon 9, and New Glenn.
AST SpaceMobile Soars $5.95B on Japan Satellite Subsidy Report
AST SpaceMobile shares surged 21.44%, adding nearly $6 billion in market cap after reports of a $926 million Japanese government subsidy for a satellite project with Rakuten Group.