Satellite News

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, defense prime BAE Systems received a $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace to design and integrate an M-Code Global Positioning System […]

Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 2-1 to codify an order confirming that satellite licensing operations are categorically excluded from environmental review […]

Luxembourg — On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, satellite fleet operator SES announced a multi-year extension of its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite capacity agreement with European media and connectivity provider Sky. The […]

Denver, Colorado — On Monday, September 28, 2026, satellite manufacturer Astro Digital entered into a definitive business combination agreement to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company […]

Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) approved a $468 million direct credit facility for commercial satellite manufacturer Astranis. Granted under […]

Orlando, Florida — On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Space Force Association announced space defense technology provider True Anomaly as the primary title sponsor for the upcoming Spacepower Conference 2026. […]

Guangzhou, China — On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Chinese commercial launch provider CAS Space rescheduled the maiden flight of its reusable Lihong-2 suborbital launch vehicle from late 2026 to early […]

On Sept. 29, 2026, ground station management provider ATLAS Space Operations, in partnership with satellite manufacturer York Space Systems, activated a new ground antenna at their jointly operated teleport facility […]