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FCC opens review of Amazon/Globalstar spectrum-and-satcom acquisition

The FCC has launched a formal review of Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, requesting public comment on the transaction by July 6. The proceeding adds regulatory scrutiny to Amazon’s LEO/Direct-to-Device ambitions ahead of the deal’s potential approval timeline.

2026-06-08T12:58:18.633806-07:00

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Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger valuing the defense-focused maneuverable spacecraft startup at ~$1.2 billion

2026-06-08T04:19:05.910213-07:00

Space Intel Report

PSN launches six equatorial-orbit IoT/D2D satellites for Indonesia’s planned sovereign constellation; says Rocket Lab was a “mys

2026-06-08T08:13:24.586123-07:00

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WRC-27 filings signal U.S.-China satellite-spectrum and scale race as China seeks capacity for 200,000 additional spacecraft

2026-06-08T06:29:13.556773-07:00

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FCC opens review of Amazon/Globalstar spectrum-and-satcom acquisition The FCC has launched a formal review of Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, requesting public comment on the transaction by July 6. The proceeding adds regulatory scrutiny to Amazon’s LEO/Direct-to-Device ambitions ahead of the deal’s potential approval timeline.

2026-06-08T12:58:18.633806-07:00

FCC opens review of Amazon/Globalstar spectrum-and-satcom acquisition

New York Times

Starlink consumer demand forecast: analyst expects massive subscription growth ahead of SpaceX’s imminent IPO An analyst report from TMF Associates projects major consumer subscription upside for Starlink, positioning LEO connectivity as a scale consumer product just as SpaceX nears its highly anticipated IPO. The timing frames Starlink’s market-growth case for investors and highlights the commercial momentum beyond government demand.

2026-06-08T10:59:01.364842-07:00

Starlink consumer demand forecast: analyst expects massive subscription growth ahead of SpaceX’s imminent IPO

Space Intel Report

PSN launches six equatorial-orbit IoT/D2D satellites for Indonesia’s planned sovereign constellation; says Rocket Lab was a “mys Indonesia’s Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) says it launched six equatorial-orbit IoT/direct-to-device (D2D) satellites as part of a planned sovereign Indonesian constellation. PSN Chief Executive Adi Rahman also said PSN was Rocket Lab’s “mystery customer,” extending its focus from broadband links to underserved areas toward device connectivity.

2026-06-08T08:13:24.586123-07:00

PSN launches six equatorial-orbit IoT/D2D satellites for Indonesia’s planned sovereign constellation; says Rocket Lab was a “mys

SpaceNews.com

WRC-27 filings signal U.S.-China satellite-spectrum and scale race as China seeks capacity for 200,000 additional spacecraft China’s December WRC-27 filings for roughly 200,000 more satellites underscore its intent to scale its orbital presence in a rapidly expanding commercial space economy. The development reframes WRC-27 as an arena for U.S.-China competition over spectrum, capacity and long-term constellation viability.

2026-06-08T06:29:13.556773-07:00

WRC-27 filings signal U.S.-China satellite-spectrum and scale race as China seeks capacity for 200,000 additional spacecraft

Payload

Juno Propulsion Raises $1.4M Pre-Seed to Advance Project Iris Rotating Detonation Engine

2026-06-08T05:58:41.245238-07:00

Juno Propulsion Raises $1.4M P

Yahoo Finance

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger valuing the defense-focused maneuverable spacecraft startup at ~$1.2 billion Quantum Space, a defense and orbital mobility company building highly maneuverable spacecraft for national security missions, will become publicly traded through a merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. The transaction values the combined company at about $1.2 billion, with the company pointing to “speed” as a near-term priority to scale.

2026-06-08T04:19:05.910213-07:00

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger valuing the defense-focused maneuverable spacecraft startup at ~$1.2 billion

Reuters

Shotwell’s behind-the-scenes role as SpaceX prepares expected record IPO As SpaceX prepares for what is expected to be a record-setting IPO, reporting spotlights company President Gwynne Shotwell’s 24-year execution record—building and selling SpaceX and managing the day-to-day reality of Elon Musk’s ambitions. The focus comes after years operating largely out of the spotlight.

2026-06-08T03:28:17.107486-07:00

Shotwell’s behind-the-scenes role as SpaceX prepares expected record IPO

SpaceWatch Global

Artemis III crew selection signals NASA’s direction for lunar base buildout and commercial partnerships Ahead of NASA’s Artemis III crew announcement, analysis suggests the chosen astronauts could offer clues to how NASA is evolving its Moon base strategy—especially the balance between agency-led architecture and commercial roles across surface operations, logistics, and human spaceflight beyond Earth orbit.

2026-06-08T01:11:18.030213-07:00

Artemis III crew selection signals NASA’s direction for lunar base buildout and commercial partnerships

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FCC opens review of Amazon/Globalstar spectrum-and-satcom acquisition

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger valuing the defense-focused maneuverable spacecraft startup at ~$1.2 billion

PSN launches six equatorial-orbit IoT/D2D satellites for Indonesia’s planned sovereign constellation; says Rocket Lab was a “mys

WRC-27 filings signal U.S.-China satellite-spectrum and scale race as China seeks capacity for 200,000 additional spacecraft

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