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SpaceX launches Sunday Starlink mission following Saturday scrub
A long-exposure shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as it soars away from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to begin the Starlink 10-51 mission on Nov. 9, 2025. Image: Michael Cain / Spaceflight Now Update Nov. 9, 3:50 a.m. EST (0850 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the drone ship. Update Nov.…
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Plan European Satellite Constellation for D2D Service
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone announced plans for a new European satellite constellation on Nov. 7 to provide direct-to-device (D2D) services. The two companies announced a joint venture earlier this year called SatCo, to provide European mobile network operators with satellite mobile broadband service. The companies plan to locate a satellite operators center in Germany in…
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EchoStar to Sell Full AWS-3 Spectrum Portfolio to SpaceX for $2.6 Billion in Stock
*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” tabindex=”-1″ data-turn-id=”request-690cc823-6dec-8322-bf9b-ce147311d910-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-60″ data-scroll-anchor=”true” data-turn=”assistant” style=”height: auto !important;”> EchoStar has amended its agreement with SpaceX to sell its entire portfolio of unpaired AWS-3 spectrum licenses for approximately $2.6 billion in SpaceX stock, valued as of September 2025. The nationwide licenses, part of 3GPP Band 70n, include uplink frequencies between 1695…
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Rocket Report: Canada invests in sovereign launch; India flexes rocket muscles
Welcome to Edition 8.18 of the Rocket Report! NASA is getting a heck of a deal from Blue Origin for launching the agency’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars. Blue Origin is charging NASA about $20 million for the launch on the company’s heavy-lift New Glenn rocket. A dedicated ride on any other rocket capable of the…
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Satellite Imagery Pricing: What You Need to Know
For project managers in mining, energy, and government, having the right data is not just an advantage, it’s essential for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Satellite imagery provides a powerful, objective view of your assets and areas of interest, enabling smarter decisions from the office to the field. But as you look to purchase satellite…
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After Russian spaceport firm fails to pay bills, electric company turns the lights off
One of Russia’s most important projects over the last 15 years has been the construction of the Vostochny spaceport as the country seeks to fly its rockets from native soil and modernize its launch operations. However, the initiative has been a fiasco from the start. After construction began in 2011, the project was beset by…
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European Partners Complete Space Capture-the-Flag Competition
In the run-up to CyberSat, a key European first when it comes to a space-based cybersecurity competition has taken place in the Netherlands. This was reportedly Europe’s first in-orbit Capture-the-Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition, and the world’s first live CTF involving multiple satellites. The competition, CTRL+Space CTF, was put together by D-Orbit, a space logistics and…
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Globalstar Q3: No Comment on Report of Potential Sale; MDA Satellites are Delayed
MDA Space is delayed with delivery of Globalstar’s constellation refresh, pushing the first launch to 2026, Globalstar disclosed Friday. Also in its Q3 investor call, Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs would not comment on reports of a potential company sale, but highlighted the value of the company’s MSS spectrum. Globalstar disclosed in its 10-Q filing that…
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SpaceX Launches Another 22 Starlink Satellites, Reaching 2,600 for 2025
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink broadband satellites on Thursday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites launched in 2025 to 2,600. The Starlink 11-14 mission lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 1:13 p.m. PST (4:13 p.m. EST / 2113 UTC) on a Falcon 9…
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QuadSat Revolutionizes Commercial Satcom Testing with Drone-Based Antenna Validation Technology
Danish aerospace innovator QuadSat has introduced its Commercial Satcom Testing Solution, a breakthrough approach that redefines how satellite communication systems are validated, calibrated, and optimized. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern satellite networks, QuadSat’s system provides drone-based testing platforms to deliver accurate, flexible and cost-effective antenna performance evaluation. The solution enables satellite operators,…