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Delta picks Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi on 500 aircraft from 2028

Delta Air Lines will deploy Amazon's Leo LEO satellite internet on at least 500 aircraft beginning in 2028, choosing the newcomer over SpaceX's Starlink. The deal promises low‑latency, high‑bandwidth gate‑to‑gate connectivity — even though Amazon Leo is not yet operational.

2026-03-31T04:00:33.018485-07:00

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Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky

2026-03-31T04:58:21.064076-07:00

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Space Cafe: Dr. John Wensveen on the space industry's self‑cannibalization and ISU's response

2026-03-31T03:38:35.047498-07:00

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China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

2026-03-31T03:38:33.084827-07:00

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Antaris raises $28M Series A to accelerate AI-driven space missions Antaris closed a $28 million Series A to accelerate its AI-driven space missions, funding development of onboard autonomy, mission planning and operations. The round positions the company to scale technology for commercial and government space tasks and underscores continued investor interest in AI-enabled space startups.

2026-03-31T05:22:26.962690-07:00

Antaris raises $28M Series A to accelerate AI-driven space missions

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Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky The Royal Astronomical Society, European Southern Observatory and International Astronomical Union have formally opposed FCC filings from SpaceX and Reflect Orbital proposing up to one million satellites and roughly 50,000 reflective spacecraft. They warn the plans would severely disrupt ground‑based observations, night‑sky visibility and orbital safety.

2026-03-31T04:58:21.064076-07:00

Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky

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Delta picks Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi on 500 aircraft from 2028 Delta Air Lines will deploy Amazon's Leo LEO satellite internet on at least 500 aircraft beginning in 2028, choosing the newcomer over SpaceX's Starlink. The deal promises low‑latency, high‑bandwidth gate‑to‑gate connectivity — even though Amazon Leo is not yet operational.

2026-03-31T04:00:33.018485-07:00

Delta picks Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi on 500 aircraft from 2028

SpaceWatch Global

Space Cafe: Dr. John Wensveen on the space industry's self‑cannibalization and ISU's response In a 33‑minute Space Cafe interview, Dr. John Wensveen warns the space industry is self‑cannibalizing and explains how ISU plans to secure its future, outlining institutional steps intended to preserve sector stability and long‑term viability.

2026-03-31T03:38:35.047498-07:00

Space Cafe: Dr. John Wensveen on the space industry's self‑cannibalization and ISU's response

SpaceNews.com

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge China plans around 140 orbital launches in 2026, according to a commercial launch executive, marking a sharp acceleration in launch cadence as its commercial space sector surges. The target increases available capacity for satellite deployments and signals intensified competition in global launch markets.

2026-03-31T03:38:33.084827-07:00

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

SpaceWatch Global

Europe risks losing radio‑spectrum leadership — urgent push for a Spectrum Office to protect the space economy Europe faces a strategic crossroads over radio‑frequency governance as fragmentation threatens commercial and sovereign satellite operators. Advocates say a coordinated EU 'Spectrum Office' is urgently needed to protect market access, interoperability and industrial competitiveness across the continent's space economy.

2026-03-31T02:19:00.214143-07:00

Europe risks losing radio‑spectrum leadership — urgent push for a Spectrum Office to protect the space economy

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Eutelsat opens talks with India’s space agency to diversify launch suppliers Eutelsat is negotiating with India’s space agency on future satellite launches as it seeks to diversify launch suppliers away from reliance on SpaceX and Europe’s Ariane rockets. The talks aim to broaden procurement options for the operator and reduce concentration risk in its satellite deployment strategy.

2026-03-31T02:10:17.699137-07:00

Eutelsat opens talks with India’s space agency to diversify launch suppliers

Reuters

GalaxySpace begins IPO 'tutoring' as China nudges private space firms to list Chinese satellite maker GalaxySpace has entered a formal 'tutoring' process ahead of a potential initial public offering, state media reported. The step is the latest example of private-space companies preparing to tap domestic capital markets as Beijing pushes commercialization and scale-up.

2026-03-30T22:10:51.135707-07:00

GalaxySpace begins IPO 'tutoring' as China nudges private space firms to list

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Delta picks Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi on 500 aircraft from 2028

Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky

Space Cafe: Dr. John Wensveen on the space industry's self‑cannibalization and ISU's response

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

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