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Starlink hikes aviation prices, cuts data and caps 'Mini' plan at 87 knots

SpaceX's Starlink has raised aviation subscription prices, trimmed data allowances and imposed an 87‑knot speed cap on its low‑cost 'Mini' aviation plan, narrowing service for airborne customers and changing the economics and usage profile of inflight connectivity for carriers and business-aviation operators.

2026-03-02T10:11:50.290339-08:00

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The Future of Space Situational Awareness: Challenges and Opportunities

2026-03-02T08:14:24.253146-08:00

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Starlink and Deutsche Telekom to deliver MSS satellite-to-mobile service to 140M+ subscribers across 10 European countries

2026-03-02T06:28:03.787156-08:00

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Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers

2026-03-02T06:12:28.597132-08:00

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Starlink hikes aviation prices, cuts data and caps 'Mini' plan at 87 knots SpaceX's Starlink has raised aviation subscription prices, trimmed data allowances and imposed an 87‑knot speed cap on its low‑cost 'Mini' aviation plan, narrowing service for airborne customers and changing the economics and usage profile of inflight connectivity for carriers and business-aviation operators.

2026-03-02T10:11:50.290339-08:00

Starlink hikes aviation prices, cuts data and caps 'Mini' plan at 87 knots

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The Future of Space Situational Awareness: Challenges and Opportunities Growing orbital congestion and geopolitical competition are forcing a rethink of space situational awareness, exposing shortfalls in sensing, data sharing and attribution. This article examines the technical, commercial and policy opportunities emerging to strengthen SSA capabilities and operational resilience for operators and governments.

2026-03-02T08:14:24.253146-08:00

The Future of Space Situational Awareness: Challenges and Opportunities

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Starlink and Deutsche Telekom to deliver MSS satellite-to-mobile service to 140M+ subscribers across 10 European countries SpaceX's Starlink will partner with Deutsche Telekom to deliver a mobile-satellite (MSS) service across 10 European countries, supporting more than 140 million subscribers and operating solely in Starlink's MSS spectrum. The satellite-to-mobile offering — aimed at closing mobile 'whitespots' — is planned to go live in 2028.

2026-03-02T06:28:03.787156-08:00

Starlink and Deutsche Telekom to deliver MSS satellite-to-mobile service to 140M+ subscribers across 10 European countries

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Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers Developers pursuing orbital data centers say hardware performance is largely solved; the bottleneck has shifted to supply chains—component shortages, long lead times and manufacturing complexity—that are delaying deployments, raising costs and stretching timelines for commercial and state-backed efforts to host cloud and AI compute in orbit.

2026-03-02T06:12:28.597132-08:00

Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers

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Starpath launches 'Starlight Air' ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels Starpath Space today unveiled Starlight Air, a new line of ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels the company says are far lighter than anything on the market. The product is presented as a high‑specific‑power photovoltaic option for space applications seeking reduced mass and simplified integration.

2026-03-02T05:56:56.998191-08:00

Starpath launches 'Starlight Air' ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels

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Austria commissions first military satellite to counter GNSS interference Austria is preparing to launch its first military satellite to detect and counter interference with GPS and other GNSS services. The program aims to protect positioning, navigation and timing capabilities from jamming and spoofing, reflecting broader European efforts to harden sovereign PNT and space resilience.

2026-03-02T05:53:49.486450-08:00

Austria commissions first military satellite to counter GNSS interference

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NewOrbit wins SPRIND validation contract to assess mission operations in Very Low Earth Orbit NewOrbit has been awarded a SPRIND validation contract to examine mission operations and the breakthrough innovation potential of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). The evaluation will study operational concepts and capability implications for commercial and government satellite applications.

2026-03-02T04:35:20.996358-08:00

NewOrbit wins SPRIND validation contract to assess mission operations in Very Low Earth Orbit

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Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy The U.S. Space Force is reassessing its satellite ground‑station strategy, reviewing how it designs, procures and operates ground infrastructure that supports military and national‑security space capabilities. The review aims to align shore‑side architecture with evolving satellite constellations, data‑relay concepts and commercial service models.

2026-03-02T04:14:08.638390-08:00

Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy

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Starlink hikes aviation prices, cuts data and caps 'Mini' plan at 87 knots

The Future of Space Situational Awareness: Challenges and Opportunities

Starlink and Deutsche Telekom to deliver MSS satellite-to-mobile service to 140M+ subscribers across 10 European countries

Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers

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