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ThinKom and Space Systems Command Demonstrate GECKO Multi-Orbit Containerized SATCOM System

Submit on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 07:39

HAWTHORNE, Calif. — ThinKom Solutions Inc. and Systems Delta 88, an operational unit of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), have completed a live demonstration of the Ground […]

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Russia Files ITU Plan for 374-Satellite Rassvet-4 Constellation Following Rassvet-3 Orbital Setbacks

Submit on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 07:39

GENEVA — Russia has submitted a formal satellite network filing to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for a proposed constellation designated Rassvet-4, according to a report published Wednesday, Nov. 4, […]

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Starfish Space Loses First Otter Servicing Satellite Following On-Orbit Bus Anomaly

Submit on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 07:39

TUKWILA, Wash. — In-space servicing developer Starfish Space confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, that its first Otter servicing spacecraft has suffered an unrecoverable on-orbit failure after ground teams permanently […]

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SES Completes Bidirectional Optical Link Demonstration with meoSphere Pathfinder 1

Submit on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 07:39

LUXEMBOURG — Commercial satellite operator SES has demonstrated a bidirectional optical communications link between ground and space via its meoSphere Pathfinder 1 mission, the company announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4, […]

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Globalstar Petitions FCC to Scrutinize Rocket Lab Supplier Conflict Over $8B Iridium Deal

Submit on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 07:39

WASHINGTON — Satellite communications operator Globalstar has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review its supplier relationship with Rocket Lab as part of the regulatory evaluation of Rocket Lab’s […]

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L3Harris Secures $36M Army SATCOM Order for Hawkeye 4 Lite Terminals Supporting C2NOW

Submit on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 07:39

MELBOURNE, Fla. — L3Harris Technologies announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, that it received a $36 million order from the U.S. Army to supply satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals in support […]

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SpaceX Explores Boost Mobile Acquisition in Push to Build Hybrid Terrestrial-Satellite Network

Submit on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 07:39

WASHINGTON — SpaceX has held preliminary discussions with EchoStar Corporation regarding a potential acquisition of its Boost Mobile wireless subsidiary or securing wholesale access to its cellular network, according to […]

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SES Adds Finnair and Air Astana to Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity Roster

Submit on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 07:39

LUXEMBOURG — Commercial satellite operator SES has secured airline contracts with Finland’s flag carrier Finnair and Kazakhstan’s Air Astana to deploy multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) services across their passenger fleets, […]

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