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Archive for August 7th, 2026

SpaceX Regulatory Strategy at the FCC: Disruptive Expansion Meets Administrative Oversight

August 7th, 2026 by me

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 […]

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Viasat and BMW Group Demonstrate Integrated Automotive Satellite Voice Capability Over L-Band Network

August 7th, 2026 by me

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 […]

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Viasat Advances Equatys D2D Joint Venture Toward Initial Constellation Procurement

August 7th, 2026 by me

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 […]

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U.S. Space Force Seeks $71 Billion FY2027 Budget to Support Orbital Combat Operations and Missile Defense

August 7th, 2026 by me

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 […]

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SpaceX Launches NROL-95 Mission as NRO Executes Dual-Track Architecture for 2026 Fleet Operations

August 7th, 2026 by me

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 […]

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