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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FCC clears more upper C-band for a 5G auction and overhauls satellite licensing with an “assembly line” approach

The FCC voted July 22 to approve another C-band auction next year, requiring satellite operators to clear 160 MHz of upper C-band spectrum, while also adopting sweeping reforms to space and earth-station licensing via a “licensing assembly line.” In parallel, the FAA will require radio altimeter upgrades ahead of expanded C-band wireless services starting in 2030.

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2026-07-22T10:27:06.816588-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX targets another attempt for Starship Flight 13 to launch from Starbase, deploying Starlink V3 and testing booster/engine

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2026-07-22T08:09:52.914950-07:00

Bloomberg

Morgan Stanley bankers’ SpaceX IPO fees reportedly top $100M, with additional upside tied to the public offering

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2026-07-22T08:24:29.065067-07:00

Space Intel Report

Iridium reports 5.8% subscriber growth and 4% Q2 revenue increase ahead of Rocket Lab purchase

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2026-07-22T07:58:10.720875-07:00

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CNBC

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Inside India newsletter: Skyroot rocket puts India alongside U.S., China in private orbital launch

2026-07-22T17:22:01.067541-07:00

Inside India newsletter: Skyro

Via Satellite

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Lite Coms secures $22M contract for operational SATCOM support Lite Coms said it has been awarded a $22 million contract (from an unnamed government and defense customer) to provide satellite communications capabilities. The contract is intended to improve operational readiness, maintain reliable connectivity, and support communications needs in complex and dynamic conditions.

2026-07-22T13:22:06.181315-07:00

Lite Coms secures $22M contract for operational SATCOM support

Bloomberg

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FCC clears more upper C-band for a 5G auction and overhauls satellite licensing with an “assembly line” approach The FCC voted July 22 to approve another C-band auction next year, requiring satellite operators to clear 160 MHz of upper C-band spectrum, while also adopting sweeping reforms to space and earth-station licensing via a “licensing assembly line.” In parallel, the FAA will require radio altimeter upgrades ahead of expanded C-band wireless services starting in 2030.

2026-07-22T10:27:06.816588-07:00

FCC clears more upper C-band for a 5G auction and overhauls satellite licensing with an “assembly line” approach

Bloomberg

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Morgan Stanley bankers’ SpaceX IPO fees reportedly top $100M, with additional upside tied to the public offering Morgan Stanley’s investment bankers generated roughly $100 million from their work on taking SpaceX public, according to reporting. The same coverage frames that payday as the initial tranche of value, suggesting further compensation and deal-related upside beyond the headline IPO fees.

2026-07-22T08:24:29.065067-07:00

Morgan Stanley bankers’ SpaceX IPO fees reportedly top $100M, with additional upside tied to the public offering

NASA Spaceflight

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SpaceX targets another attempt for Starship Flight 13 to launch from Starbase, deploying Starlink V3 and testing booster/engine SpaceX is preparing a second attempt at Starship Flight 13 no earlier than July 23 from Starbase in Boca Chica. The uncrewed suborbital test is set to deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites and demonstrate in-space relighting of a Raptor engine, with additional Booster 20 and engine fixes intended to address issues seen on Flight 12.

2026-07-22T08:09:52.914950-07:00

SpaceX targets another attempt for Starship Flight 13 to launch from Starbase, deploying Starlink V3 and testing booster/engine

Space Intel Report

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Iridium reports 5.8% subscriber growth and 4% Q2 revenue increase ahead of Rocket Lab purchase Iridium Communications says that in the three months ended June 30, total revenue rose 4% and subscriber count increased 5.8%, with gains across nearly all service lines. The update comes on the eve of the company’s agreed acquisition by Rocket Lab.

2026-07-22T07:58:10.720875-07:00

Iridium reports 5.8% subscriber growth and 4% Q2 revenue increase ahead of Rocket Lab purchase

SpaceNews.com

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Vast creates new division to pursue national security space projects Vast, the commercial space station and spacecraft developer, has established a dedicated division focused on work in national security space. The new unit is intended to support and execute national security-oriented projects alongside the company’s commercial space station and spacecraft efforts.

2026-07-22T07:25:05.315869-07:00

Vast creates new division to pursue national security space projects

Payload

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Space economy hits $686B globally, with growth trajectory highlighted in Space Foundation data The Space Foundation’s latest reporting breaks down the global space economy at $686B and outlines its growth trajectory. The update provides a consolidated view of the sector’s scale and direction, useful for benchmarking investment plans and capacity across space segments.

2026-07-22T06:11:42.257583-07:00

Space economy hits $686B globally, with growth trajectory highlighted in Space Foundation data

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