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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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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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