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Optus Completes First Phase of Project Aurora Following On-Orbit Servicing Undocking

August 12th, 2026 by me

On August 12, 2026, Australian telecommunications operator Optus completed the initial phase of Project Aurora following the successful undocking of SpaceLogistics’ Mission Extension Vehicle from the Optus D3 geostationary communications […]

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DroneShield Unveils Portable RfRecon Platform to Advance Tactical Radio Frequency Intelligence

August 11th, 2026 by me

On August 10, 2026, counter-drone technology developer DroneShield announced the launch of RfRecon, a portable radio frequency (RF) intelligence platform engineered to sense, identify, locate, and assess electromagnetic activity across […]

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Projected Starship Cost Collapse Redefines Low Earth Orbit Infrastructure Economics

August 11th, 2026 by me

On August 10, 2026, financial market analysis highlighted a projected shift in space launch economics as SpaceX transitions primary payload manifests from its operational Falcon 9 workhorse to the fully […]

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Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo Partner to Demonstrate In-Flight Spacecraft-to-Satellite Laser Link

August 11th, 2026 by me

On August 10, 2026, Lithuanian optical communications company Astrolight and German space logistics firm ATMOS Space Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to demonstrate an in-flight optical communications link […]

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Long March 7A Rocket Explodes During ChinaSat 4B Launch from Wenchang

August 11th, 2026 by me

On August 10, 2026, a Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat 4B communications satellite exploded approximately 85 seconds after liftoff from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province. […]

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Space42 Advances Equatys Direct-to-Device Joint Venture Into Satellite Procurement Phase

August 11th, 2026 by me

Following the combination of Bayanat and Yahsat to form UAE-based AI-powered space technology firm Space42, the company’s direct-to-device (D2D) joint venture, Equatys, is advancing into its initial constellation procurement phase. […]

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FCC Opens Proceeding to Unlock 200 MHz of Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device Satellite Links

August 10th, 2026 by me

On August 9, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to launch a formal regulatory proceeding exploring new pathways for unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with orbiting satellites. The […]

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Eutelsat Group Reports 69.5 Percent LEO Revenue Surge Driven by OneWeb Constellation Expansion

August 10th, 2026 by me

For the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, Eutelsat Group reported a 69.5 percent surge in revenues from its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, reaching €297 million ($325 […]

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