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OHB establishes European Moonport Company in Bavaria to centralize lunar mission capabilities

OHB has launched the European Moonport Company in Bavaria to consolidate its lunar-mission and lunar-surface infrastructure activities, moving the company from concept toward plans for a start-and-landing base on the Moon. The step comes as ESA pushes to accelerate European lunar initiatives.

2026-02-04T23:55:58.415854-08:00

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SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station

2026-02-04T22:14:00.073201-08:00

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Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity

2026-02-04T21:16:23.947999-08:00

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Reproductive health in space: Experts flag immediate fertility risks for commercial and long‑duration flights

2026-02-04T03:57:53.348447-08:00

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Opinion: Prioritize Spaceflight Over EVs as America’s Strategic Industry An opinion argues the U.S. should prioritize spaceflight rather than electric vehicles as the nation’s "strategic" industry, defining strategic sectors as those that reward innovation with profits. It calls for policy and investment realignment to favor commercial space activity over EV-focused support.

2026-02-05T03:18:56.164157-08:00

Opinion: Prioritize Spaceflight Over EVs as America’s Strategic Industry

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SpaceX readies Starlink phone, direct-to-device internet and space‑tracking services as IPO approaches With a SpaceX IPO expected this year, sources say the company plans to expand Starlink's revenue mix by launching a consumer Starlink phone, rolling out direct‑to‑device internet services and offering a space‑tracking service — moves aimed at opening new markets and bolstering commercial revenue ahead of a listing.

2026-02-05T03:18:21.614865-08:00

SpaceX readies Starlink phone, direct-to-device internet and space‑tracking services as IPO approaches

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OHB establishes European Moonport Company in Bavaria to centralize lunar mission capabilities OHB has launched the European Moonport Company in Bavaria to consolidate its lunar-mission and lunar-surface infrastructure activities, moving the company from concept toward plans for a start-and-landing base on the Moon. The step comes as ESA pushes to accelerate European lunar initiatives.

2026-02-04T23:55:58.415854-08:00

OHB establishes European Moonport Company in Bavaria to centralize lunar mission capabilities

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SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, launched on a Falcon 9, is preparing to berth with the International Space Station, marking the first time a private spacecraft has reached the station. The approach represents a major milestone in commercial operations supporting station logistics and on-orbit presence.

2026-02-04T22:14:00.073201-08:00

SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station

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Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity Viasat’s HaloNet hybrid terminal unifies multiple communications pathways into a single adaptive system to maintain continuous links for spacecraft from launch through orbit, overcoming scheduled ground‑pass and line‑of‑sight constraints. The terminal is aimed at simplifying comms for proliferated LEO and multi‑orbit mission architectures.

2026-02-04T21:16:23.947999-08:00

Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity

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AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses AT&T will use Amazon Leo's low‑Earth‑orbit network and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit‑speed fixed broadband to business customers, expanding AT&T’s coverage footprint. The commercial‑grade Leo Ultra antenna, launched in November, will supply connectivity services to AT&T under the AWS–AT&T collaboration.

2026-02-04T12:09:12.942331-08:00

AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses

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FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes FireSat launched an orbit-visualization tool designed to show upcoming satellite passes over wildfires, enabling responders to schedule satellite-based observations and data collection around overpasses. The addition aims to improve timing of satellite imagery and other space-based resources during wildfire response.

2026-02-04T08:22:21.949099-08:00

FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes

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Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes Lufthansa Group has chosen SpaceX's Starlink for inflight connectivity, saying the LEO broadband service offers the best worldwide connection quality. The airline will keep current onboard connectivity systems in place until the transition to Starlink — covering approvals and installations — is completed across its network.

2026-02-04T08:08:13.774057-08:00

Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes

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OHB establishes European Moonport Company in Bavaria to centralize lunar mission capabilities

SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station

Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity

Reproductive health in space: Experts flag immediate fertility risks for commercial and long‑duration flights

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