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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

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

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Wizz Air to roll out Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi across its fleet from 2027

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

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NewOrbit raises $18.5M Series A to scale VLEO satellite manufacturing, targeting first NEO-1 flight in 2028

2026-06-08T00:11:06.281029-07:00

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OQ Technology to trial direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity in Germany using cellular spectrum

2026-06-07T23:33:24.333249-07:00

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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

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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 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

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Wizz Air to roll out Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi across its fleet from 2027 Wizz Air says it will “flip the script” on ultra-low-cost connectivity with a fleetwide Starlink broadband-quality in-flight Wi‑Fi rollout starting in 2027. The deal positions the Hungarian budget carrier as the first European ULCC to commit to SpaceX’s satellite service for onboard connectivity.

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

Wizz Air to roll out Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi across its fleet from 2027

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OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch OHB has started construction of the RAMSES planetary defense mission spacecraft, targeting a spring 2028 launch. The move locks in an end-to-end schedule milestone for the spacecraft build ahead of integration and test, positioning RAMSES to meet its planned launch window.

2026-06-08T00:11:15.037658-07:00

OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch

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Switzerland to skip EU Copernicus Earth observation participation in coming years despite parliamentary approval Switzerland will not participate in the EU’s Copernicus Earth observation program in the coming years, citing budget constraints, according to local outlets. The decision follows Swiss parliamentary approval to join, signaling a potential mismatch between political authorization and fiscal execution.

2026-06-08T00:11:14.984207-07:00

Switzerland to skip EU Copernicus Earth observation participation in coming years despite parliamentary approval

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NewOrbit raises $18.5M Series A to scale VLEO satellite manufacturing, targeting first NEO-1 flight in 2028 UK space startup NewOrbit has closed an oversubscribed €16 million ($18.5 million) Series A to fund “VLEO-capable” spacecraft production. The company is targeting first flight of its NEO-1 satellite in 2028, aiming to commercialize the 200–300 km very-low-Earth orbit band for lower-cost Earth observation and new applications.

2026-06-08T00:11:06.281029-07:00

NewOrbit raises $18.5M Series A to scale VLEO satellite manufacturing, targeting first NEO-1 flight in 2028

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OQ Technology to trial direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity in Germany using cellular spectrum Luxembourg-based OQ Technology plans to run a direct-to-smartphone connectivity test in Germany next year, using a local telco’s cellular spectrum. The demo is designed to establish interoperability and performance credentials for OQ’s approach as it positions against U.S.-led direct-to-device services in the emerging market.

2026-06-07T23:33:24.333249-07:00

OQ Technology to trial direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity in Germany using cellular spectrum

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EREMS completes €10M French expansion with new cleanrooms and an automated production line French space electronics manufacturer EREMS has finished a €10 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in France, adding new cleanrooms and an automated production line. The project increases production capability for space-focused electronic components, supported by upgraded manufacturing infrastructure.

2026-06-07T23:18:56.289722-07:00

EREMS completes €10M French expansion with new cleanrooms and an automated production line

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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

Wizz Air to roll out Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi across its fleet from 2027

NewOrbit raises $18.5M Series A to scale VLEO satellite manufacturing, targeting first NEO-1 flight in 2028

OQ Technology to trial direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity in Germany using cellular spectrum

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