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Archive for July, 2026

FCC Approves Upper C-Band Order, Allocating $5.6 Billion to SES and $504 Million to Eutelsat

July 28th, 2026 by me

On Monday, July 27, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission approved its Upper C-band Report and Order, clearing 160 MHz of satellite spectrum in the contiguous United States for next-generation flexible-use […]

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Amazon Files FCC Application for 5,105-Satellite Constellation to Enable Direct-to-Device Mobile Services

July 28th, 2026 by me

In a major regulatory step to expand its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite footprint, Amazon filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) late Friday, July 24, 2026, requesting authorization […]

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STMicroelectronics Reports Q2 2026 Earnings Growth Driven by AI Data Centers and Satellite Demand

July 28th, 2026 by me

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics reported second-quarter net revenues of $3.49 billion, representing a 26 percent increase year-over-year. The financial results exceeded the midpoint of the company’s […]

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L3Harris Signs Multi-Year Framework Agreement to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Production

July 28th, 2026 by me

On Monday, July 27, 2026, L3Harris Technologies announced a multi-year framework agreement with the Department of Defense and prime contractor Lockheed Martin to quadruple propulsion system production for the Terminal […]

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GAO Report Warns Space Force Must Improve Personnel Metrics to Support Fleet Expansion

July 27th, 2026 by me

A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released on Saturday, July 25, 2026, reveals that the U.S. Space Force faces an acute 25 percent staffing shortfall as the service prepares to […]

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GSMA Endorses Abuja Declaration to Advance Satellite Spectrum Reform and Launch ATLAS Umoja

July 27th, 2026 by me

On Friday, July 24, 2026, the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association) formally endorsed the Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, partnering with African ministerial leaders to launch […]

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FCC Proposes Opening Unlicensed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Bands for Space-Based Communications

July 27th, 2026 by me

To address spectrum scarcity and expand global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, proposing to […]

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Artemis II Pilot Advocates Stepwise Return to Moon via Equatorial Landings

July 26th, 2026 by me

In response to operational and environmental risks associated with landing humans at the lunar south pole, Artemis II pilot Victor Glover advocated on July 22, 2026, for NASA to adjust […]

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