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Archive for August, 2026

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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EnSilica Joins 5G-aNTeNna Consortium to Advance Ka-Band 5G-NTN User Terminals

August 6th, 2026 by me

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 […]

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Expansion in Direct-to-Device Capabilities Drives Satellite Reach to iPads, Tablets, and Large-Format Displays

August 6th, 2026 by me

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 […]

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Silicon Valley Space Week Speaker Focus: Scott Patrick, NTIA

August 6th, 2026 by me

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.

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Moog Unveils High Delta-V Configuration for METEORITE Satellite Bus

August 6th, 2026 by me

On August 5, 2026, precision control systems manufacturer Moog Inc. announced a new High Delta-V configuration for its METEORITE ESPA-class satellite bus platform. The updated variant provides increased thrust and […]

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SpaceX Reports Strong Q2 Results and Details Direct Mobile Telco Strategy

August 6th, 2026 by me

On August 5, 2026, SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell outlined the company’s Q2 performance and strategic direction, confirming plans to expand Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell capabilities to compete directly […]

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