Satellite News

Amid escalating debates over orbital market access and direct-to-device connectivity, the Indian government has reinforced strict regulatory and national security barriers that continue to hold foreign mega-constellations—most notably SpaceX’s Starlink—at […]

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, aerospace and defense technology company Redwire Corporation announced it has secured approximately $13.8 million in purchase orders from the U.S. National Guard Bureau to deliver […]

On Monday, October 12, 2026, space consulting and market intelligence firm Novaspace released the 33rd edition of its Satellite Connectivity and Video Market report, projecting that global satellite services revenues […]

On Friday, October 16, 2026, British communications infrastructure and media services provider Arqiva announced a three-year managed satellite services agreement with Kuwait-based satellite operator Gulfsat. The commercial contract expands Arqiva’s […]

Editorial Note: On October 14, 2026, SatNews reported—based on direct statements from Ukrainian defense advisers—that SpaceX had unilaterally imposed velocity caps on Starshield terminals in Ukraine. Subsequent reporting by Reuters […]

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, satellite communications operator Viasat, Inc. was named the recipient of the “Connected Car Innovation of the Year” award in the 7th annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards […]

On October 12, 2026, Polish space technology manufacturer Scanway S.A. announced that it has officially joined the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). The company’s membership was approved on October 5, 2026, […]

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the U.K. government awarded Luxembourg-headquartered in-orbit servicing company ClearSpace a prime contract valued at approximately £61 million ($80 million) to deliver the final operational phase […]