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T-Mobile CFO Cites Physical Laws Limiting Satellite Direct-to-Device Networks to Complementary Coverage

Submit on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 13:02

On August 24, 2026, speaking at the Evercore Partners TMT Global Conference, T-Mobile Chief Financial Officer Peter Osvaldik addressed the structural limitations of direct-to-device (D2D) satellite architectures. In response to […]

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Silicon Sensing Launches Zenith Closed-Loop MEMS Accelerometer for Spacecraft Stabilization

Submit on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 13:02

Targeting high-precision satellite pointing, orientation determination, and stabilization requirements in low Earth orbit (LEO), Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd released its new Zenith closed-loop accelerometer on August 24, 2026. The single-axis […]

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ISRO Transitions Rocket Manufacturing to Domestic Private Sector to Scale India’s Space Economy

Submit on Monday, August 24th, 2026 07:39

On August 23, 2026, coinciding with India’s National Space Day, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced a structural policy pivot to cease direct manufacturing of commercial launch vehicles. Under […]

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Sovereign Satellite Strategy Expands AST SpaceMobile Backlog Amid Constellation Deployment Risks

Submit on Monday, August 24th, 2026 07:39

On August 23, 2026, market analysis highlighted how AST SpaceMobile’s sovereign contract strategy is driving revenue growth across defense and national security sectors, even as the operator navigates launch cadence […]

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NASA Roman Space Telescope Passes Flight Readiness Review Ahead of SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch

Submit on Monday, August 24th, 2026 07:39

On August 21, 2026, mission managers from NASA and SpaceX completed the formal Flight Readiness Review (FRR) for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The milestone clears the next-generation astrophysics […]

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Satellite Industry Association Endorses White House Space Transportation Policy Directive

Submit on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 07:39

On August 20, 2026, the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) issued a statement supporting the White House’s release of the updated National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) on National Space Transportation Policy. […]

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NASA Swift Observatory Projected for Atmospheric Re-entry Following Unsuccessful Orbital Servicing Attempt

Submit on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 07:39

On August 20, 2026, NASA and commercial partner Katalyst Space Technologies confirmed that the LINK servicing spacecraft was unable to perform planned docking maneuvers to raise the altitude of the […]

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Shanghai Spacecom Raises $1.94 Billion in Series B Round at $6.96 Billion Valuation

Submit on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 07:39

On August 21, 2026, Chinese state-owned satellite operator Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST), also operating as Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology, closed a 7 billion yuan ($1.94 billion) Series B financing […]

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