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FCC Clears AST SpaceMobile to Test 800 MHz Satellite Connectivity
The 800 MHz band matters for direct-to-device service because lower-frequency spectrum penetrates buildings and reaches phones in more challenging environments. The authorization is a regulatory step that could expand the practical use cases for AST’s service beyond outdoor coverage. The action, reported on August 17, 2026, grants AST temporary permission to conduct tests rather than…
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ASPINA Develops Reaction Wheel Lineup for Small Satellites and CubeSats
ASPINA is developing a lineup of reaction wheels (RWs) for small satellite constellations operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), covering five spacecraft classes: 10 kg-class CubeSats, 100 kg-class, 200 kg-class, 300 kg-class and 500 kg-class satellites. The RWs are designed to address demand for competitive cost, shorter lead times and reliable component supply as satellite constellations…
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PlanetiQ Secures $2.73 Million NOAA Contract for GNSS-RO and TEC Data
PlanetiQ announced that it has been awarded a $2.73 million contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide commercial GNSS Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) and Total Electron Content (TEC) data through NOAA’s Commercial Data Program. Under the 74-day contract, PlanetiQ will provide NOAA with 4200 GNSS-RO profiles per day and 500 TEC tracks…
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NASA’s Starling Mission Opens New Space Navigation Frontiers
NASA’s Starling mission has marked another milestone in spacecraft autonomy by using a new system that determines a satellite’s position in orbit by referencing other objects in space, instead of relying on a navigational network. The FALCON (Fast Autonomous Lost-in-space Catalog-based Optical Navigation) technology demonstration is a step toward spacecraft being able to operate more…
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CACI Selected to Strengthen Technology Architectures for U.S Space Force Guardians
CACI International announced it has been selected to deliver technology that will defend U.S. interests against adversarial threats for the U.S. Space Force. Under the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) contract, CACI will deliver critical technology advancements that strengthen and modernize the test and…
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SEOPS Expands Waymaker Program as First LEO Mission Nears Full Capacity
SEOPS has announced that its inaugural Waymaker dedicated rideshare mission to sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) was nearing capacity, with 90% of available payload mass already under contract just months after the program’s launch. To meet customer demand for dedicated rideshare opportunities to low Earth orbit (LEO), SEOPS has introduced a second Waymaker mission in early 2028.…
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Seraphim Space Makes Hubble Investment
Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) is investing a further $30 million into Hubble Network. Hubble is building a satellite-powered Bluetooth network, enabling standard off-the-shelf Bluetooth low energy chips to connect directly to space without cell towers, gateways or custom hardware. Seraphim Space announced its latest investment, Aug. 18. Hubble is an existing portfolio company of…
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Vietnam’s VinSpace Plans to Launch Tech Demonstration on 2027 SpaceX Rideshare Mission
VinSpace, a space company recently formed as part of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, signed a launch contract with SpaceX to launch in-orbit demonstration satellites on a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027. Vingroup established VinSpace as a company in November of 2025 to produce planes and spacecraft, according to Reuters reporting at the time. Tuesday’s launch contract…
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L3Harris Appoints Sam Mehta as New CEO After Kubasik Forced Out Due to Conduct
L3Harris Technologies on Monday said its board has appointed Sam Mehta as president and CEO effective immediately after agreeing to part ways with Chris Kubasik, who had led the company since 2021, due to violations of the company’s code of conduct. Kubasik’s lapse in conduct was not related to company finances, operations or customer relationships,…
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Lynk and Omnispace Completer Merger – Announce Elveo Mobile
The era of Elveo Mobile has arrived. This is the new combined company of Lynk and Omnispace after the two companies announced the completion of their merger. Elveo Mobile aims to deliver mobile connectivity and elevated intelligence for a planet on the move. Elveo aims to bring reliable, next-generation connectivity directly from satellites to mobile…