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Impulse Space Unveils In-House Electra Electric Propulsion System for Orbital Maneuvering

July 29th, 2026 by me

To resolve trade-offs between rapid impulse capability and high fuel efficiency during long-duration orbital missions, Impulse Space announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the introduction of Electra, its first in-house […]

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Astrolight Advances End-to-End Lasercom Network to Address Orbital Bandwidth and Spectrum Bottlenecks

July 28th, 2026 by me

As orbital computing initiatives—such as Google’s Project Suncatcher demonstration and mega-constellation deployments—accelerate data generation in orbit, traditional radio-frequency (RF) communication infrastructure faces severe spectrum congestion and physical throughput limits. / […]

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Amazon Files FCC Application for 5,105-Satellite Constellation to Enable Direct-to-Device Mobile Services

July 28th, 2026 by me

In a major regulatory step to expand its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite footprint, Amazon filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) late Friday, July 24, 2026, requesting authorization […]

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FCC Approves Upper C-Band Order, Allocating $5.6 Billion to SES and $504 Million to Eutelsat

July 28th, 2026 by me

On Monday, July 27, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission approved its Upper C-band Report and Order, clearing 160 MHz of satellite spectrum in the contiguous United States for next-generation flexible-use […]

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L3Harris Signs Multi-Year Framework Agreement to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Production

July 28th, 2026 by me

On Monday, July 27, 2026, L3Harris Technologies announced a multi-year framework agreement with the Department of Defense and prime contractor Lockheed Martin to quadruple propulsion system production for the Terminal […]

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STMicroelectronics Reports Q2 2026 Earnings Growth Driven by AI Data Centers and Satellite Demand

July 28th, 2026 by me

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics reported second-quarter net revenues of $3.49 billion, representing a 26 percent increase year-over-year. The financial results exceeded the midpoint of the company’s […]

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GSMA Endorses Abuja Declaration to Advance Satellite Spectrum Reform and Launch ATLAS Umoja

July 27th, 2026 by me

On Friday, July 24, 2026, the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association) formally endorsed the Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, partnering with African ministerial leaders to launch […]

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GAO Report Warns Space Force Must Improve Personnel Metrics to Support Fleet Expansion

July 27th, 2026 by me

A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released on Saturday, July 25, 2026, reveals that the U.S. Space Force faces an acute 25 percent staffing shortfall as the service prepares to […]

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