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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

Ariane 6 is in final launch-campaign checkout for VA268/LE-02, scheduled for April 30, 2026, launching from Kourou in a four-booster configuration for a second time. The mission will deploy 32 Amazon broadband-beaming (LEO) satellites into low Earth orbit.

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00

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T-Mobile launches “SuperBroadband” for business users, pairing its 5G network with SpaceX Starlink for dual-path connectivity

2026-04-28T12:50:40.690127-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

Progress MS-34 cargo ship docks with ISS after Progress 95 launch to resupply crew

2026-04-25T09:37:34.785826-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year

2026-04-22T17:23:44.726301-07:00

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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites Ariane 6 is in final launch-campaign checkout for VA268/LE-02, scheduled for April 30, 2026, launching from Kourou in a four-booster configuration for a second time. The mission will deploy 32 Amazon broadband-beaming (LEO) satellites into low Earth orbit.

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00

Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

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T-Mobile launches “SuperBroadband” for business users, pairing its 5G network with SpaceX Starlink for dual-path connectivity T-Mobile has unveiled SuperBroadband, a managed business internet service that combines its terrestrial 5G network with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity. The offering is designed to provide two independent pathways and plugs into broader fiber joint-venture plans aimed at accelerating 2030 broadband goals.

2026-04-28T12:50:40.690127-07:00

T-Mobile launches “SuperBroadband” for business users, pairing its 5G network with SpaceX Starlink for dual-path connectivity

NASA Spaceflight

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Progress MS-34 cargo ship docks with ISS after Progress 95 launch to resupply crew Roscosmos’ unpiloted Progress MS-34/“Progress 95” cargo spacecraft launched on a Soyuz from Baikonur at 6:21 p.m. EDT (April 26) and is scheduled to reach the ISS in about 49.5 hours. Separate reports track the mission’s safe orbit insertion and its eventual docking for ISS resupply.

2026-04-25T09:37:34.785826-07:00

Progress MS-34 cargo ship docks with ISS after Progress 95 launch to resupply crew

Spaceflight Now

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SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 40th Starlink mission of 2026 when a Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying 25 Starlink satellites. The flight continues the company’s sustained pace of Starlink deployment using Falcon 9 from the California launch site.

2026-04-22T17:23:44.726301-07:00

SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year

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Amazon debuts Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna to compete with Starlink for commercial-jet inflight connectivity Amazon has introduced the Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna, positioning it as a direct alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink terminals for commercial jets. The move underscores Amazon Leo’s push to own more of the inflight connectivity stack, not just the satellite service.

2026-04-22T08:35:36.791889-07:00

Amazon debuts Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna to compete with Starlink for commercial-jet inflight connectivity

SpaceNews.com

Orbital Chenguang completes Pre-A1 round as China provides $8.4B in credit lines for orbital data-center development Beijing Orbital Chenguang (Orbital Twilight Technology) says it has completed a Pre-A1 funding round on April 20, backed by $8.4 billion in credit lines. The financing underscores state support for building compute and data infrastructure in orbit as China accelerates commercialization of space services.

2026-04-22T01:34:46.356814-07:00

Orbital Chenguang completes Pre-A1 round as China provides $8.4B in credit lines for orbital data-center development

Via Satellite

Intellian unveils aviation and tactical flyaway satellite terminals to support commercial and WGS connectivity Intellian Technologies says it will bring two new satellite terminals to market: its first aviation-focused terminal and a new tactical flyaway terminal. The company’s update positions the terminals for faster deployment across aviation connectivity use cases, including services tied to the WGS network.

2026-04-21T12:50:58.706316-07:00

Intellian unveils aviation and tactical flyaway satellite terminals to support commercial and WGS connectivity

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NordSpace raises early defense funding to develop very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite capability NordSpace secured early defense funding to develop a very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite, expanding Canada’s push for sovereign space capabilities beyond launch. The funding underscores continued investment in defense-relevant on-orbit systems and positions the company to advance its VLEO development roadmap.

2026-04-21T06:35:04.519729-07:00

NordSpace raises early defense funding to develop very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite capability

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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

T-Mobile launches “SuperBroadband” for business users, pairing its 5G network with SpaceX Starlink for dual-path connectivity

Progress MS-34 cargo ship docks with ISS after Progress 95 launch to resupply crew

SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year

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