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Mobile Direct-to-Device Networks Overtake Fixed Residential Broadcast in Satellite Monetization Race

August 9th, 2026 by me

On August 8, 2026, satellite market financial data confirmed a structural reallocation of orbital capital, as satellite operators prioritize mobile Direct-to-Device (D2D) cellular subscribers and high-margin enterprise verticals over traditional […]

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Teledyne Prepares End-to-End Space and Missile Defense Technology Display for 2026 SMD Symposium

August 9th, 2026 by me

On August 8, 2026, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced plans to showcase its integrated defense, space, and advanced sensing portfolio at the upcoming 2026 Space and Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium in […]

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AMCM Commissions Weilheim Facility to Expand Production of Large-Format Space Propulsion 3D Printers

August 9th, 2026 by me

On August 1, 2026, custom metal additive manufacturing provider AMCM, a subsidiary of EOS GmbH, officially commissioned its new assembly and integration facility in Weilheim, Germany. Built to meet surging […]

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SES Completes IRIS² Milestone and Finalizes MEO Satellite Capital Commitments

August 8th, 2026 by me

On August 7, 2026, satellite operator SES announced the successful completion of Rendez-vous 1 (RDV1) under the European Union’s Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²) program. The […]

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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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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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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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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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