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York Space Systems to Acquire Terminal Developer All.Space in $355M Deal
York Space Systems has moved to acquire terminal developer All.Space in a $355 million deal to make York a “complete communications ecosystem.” All.Space is a leading terminal developer and manufacturer based in the U.K., known for terminals that can connect with multiple satellite networks at once. Once the acquisition closes, All.Space will operate as a…
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Ariane 6 Delivers 32 Amazon Kuiper Satellites in VA268 Mission
How Many Amazon Satellites Did Ariane 6 Deploy in Its Latest Mission? Arianespace successfully launched 32 Amazon Kuiper satellites aboard its Ariane 6 rocket on mission VA268, executed on April 30, 2026. The launch represents a significant step forward in Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite constellation deployment, which aims to provide global broadband internet coverage through…
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Starcloud Seeks $2.2B Valuation as SpaceX Shows Interest
Why is SpaceX interested in Starcloud’s $2.2 billion funding round? Starcloud is pursuing a $2.2 billion valuation in ongoing funding discussions, with SpaceX emerging as a potential strategic investor interested in the startup’s edge computing platform for orbital data processing applications. The talks, first reported by The Information on April 30, position Starcloud among the…
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Next NASA ISS astronaut, doctor discusses upcoming mission
A doctor who has assisted in mass casualty events, served overseas, and has assisted both NASA and SpaceX crews with their health is now getting his chance to go to space. Dr. Anil Menon will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) onboard a Soyuz rocket no earlier than July 14 on the MS-29 mission.…
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Lite Coms USG Sales Director George Cerasani Talks Network Resiliency at Modern Day Marine
In this conversation at Modern Day Marine, Lite Coms U.S. Government Sales Director George Cerasani discusses how Lite Coms designs its products to provide tactical, multi-orbit connectivity in order to give U.S. government customers like the Marines the ability to operate across multiple satcom networks. Via Satellite Executive Editor Jeffrey Hill interviews Cerasani about some…
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Russia debuts new rocket with maiden Soyuz-5 launch
Russia’s brand new Soyuz-5 rocket made its first flight on Saturday, lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Thursday on a suborbital demonstration mission with a dummy payload that will pave the way for its entry into service. This launch is something the Baikonur Cosmodrome has not witnessed for many decades – the debut of…
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Loft Orbital Expands On-Orbit AI Capabilities with Virtual Mission Platform
Loft Orbital is advancing space-based computing through the on-orbit AI technology and virtual mission platform, enabling customers to develop, test and deploy applications directly in space without the need to build or launch dedicated hardware. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, the company integrates sensing, compute and connectivity resources into a unified satellite infrastructure, supporting…
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FCC Updates EPFD Framework that Covers GEO/NGSO Spectrum Sharing
The FCC on Thursday voted to adopt a new framework for Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD), which governs spectrum-sharing between GEO and NGSO systems. EPFD limits have been a hot-button issue in the satellite industry. Many organizations applauded the FCC for taking action, while multiple Geostationary Orbit (GEO) operators asked the FCC in recent days…
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Momentus Mission Clears Preliminary Design Review and Targets 2027 NASA Launch
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in-orbit services, announced they completed the Preliminary Design Review for the Vigoride 8 mission, a fully booked flight carrying the Spaceworks COSMIC payload and the NASA-commissioned Juno Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) payload. A Preliminary Design Review verifies that a mission or system’s…
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Halter Launches World-First Virtual Fencing via Satellite
Halter, the leading digital operating system for pasture-based ranches, announced the launch of direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars, a world-first that removes the need for cell towers or on-ranch infrastructure. Using Starlink, the new technology enables ranchers to manage cattle anywhere they can see the sky. Combined with a suite of new tools…