Satellite News

As SpaceX expands its low Earth orbit (LEO) footprint, its relationship with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has emerged as a central dynamic in global telecommunications governance. The company’s strategy—characterized […]

Addressing dead zones in traditional cellular networks, Viasat Inc. announced on July 16, 2026, a technology demonstration showcasing an automotive satellite voice call integrated into a BMW Group production-line vehicle […]

On August 6, 2026, Mark Dankberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Viasat Inc., informed financial analysts during the company’s quarter-two earnings presentation that Equatys—the Direct-to-Device (D2D) joint venture formed […]

On July 30, 2026, details emerged regarding the U.S. Space Force’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget request, which seeks to double the service branch’s funding to $71 billion. The requested […]

On July 30, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying the classified NROL-95 payload […]

On August 5, 2026, custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) developer EnSilica announced its membership in the 5G-aNTeNna consortium. The European technical initiative focuses on engineering compact, secure, and scalable 5G […]

On August 5, 2026, market data tracking the satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) sector highlighted a significant expansion in satellite connectivity beyond initial smartphone rollouts. Modern Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and giant phased-array […]

NTIA’s Office of Spectrum Management has 500 megahertz to find and a 2027 deadline. Scott Patrick, who helps direct that work, joins the Satellite Innovation track at Silicon Valley Space Week.