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DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival

DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on the funding of OneWeb, the low-Earth-orbit satellite network described as the world's largest rival to Elon Musk's Starlink. The documents tie Epstein to early financing discussions and raise questions about reputational exposure for investors.

2026-02-12T21:02:23.544469-08:00

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Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites

2026-02-12T09:24:43.456467-08:00

Wall Street Journal

U.S. covertly shipped ~6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran after nationwide internet blackout

2026-02-12T12:57:20.165595-08:00

Breaking Defense

Project Hecate: Space Force probes LEO comms signals as near‑term GPS alternative to preserve PNT after 2040

2026-02-12T13:03:51.956369-08:00

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DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on the funding of OneWeb, the low-Earth-orbit satellite network described as the world's largest rival to Elon Musk's Starlink. The documents tie Epstein to early financing discussions and raise questions about reputational exposure for investors.

2026-02-12T21:02:23.544469-08:00

DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival

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Iridium posts 2025 results as CEO defends L‑band spectrum and outlines four growth areas Iridium reported full‑year 2025 results and issued a 2026 financial outlook while CEO Matt Desch publicly addressed “buzz” around the company’s L‑band spectrum position. Desch also identified four priority growth areas that will shape Iridium’s commercial strategy going forward.

2026-02-12T13:10:56.965200-08:00

Iridium posts 2025 results as CEO defends L‑band spectrum and outlines four growth areas

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Project Hecate: Space Force probes LEO comms signals as near‑term GPS alternative to preserve PNT after 2040 Project Hecate is a Space Force effort, driven by the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, to evaluate signals from low‑Earth‑orbit communications satellites as a near‑term alternative for positioning, navigation and timing — intended to help preserve GPS‑like services beyond 2040.

2026-02-12T13:03:51.956369-08:00

Project Hecate: Space Force probes LEO comms signals as near‑term GPS alternative to preserve PNT after 2040

Wall Street Journal

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U.S. covertly shipped ~6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran after nationwide internet blackout U.S. officials say the State Department bought roughly 7,000 Starlink terminals in recent months and covertly shipped nearly 6,000 into Iran to help protesters stay online during Tehran’s nationwide internet blackouts. Officials called the operation an unprecedented, direct effort to deliver connectivity to regime‑suppressed dissidents.

2026-02-12T12:57:20.165595-08:00

U.S. covertly shipped ~6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran after nationwide internet blackout

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ThinKom wins military contract to supply portable satellite communications ground stations ThinKom has been awarded a military contract to deliver portable satellite communications ground stations, a commercial supplier win in defence ground-segment capability. The contract covers supply of mobile, field-deployable terminals to support military satcom operations. No details on customer, contract value or delivery schedule were provided in the reporting.

2026-02-12T11:14:18.343331-08:00

ThinKom wins military contract to supply portable satellite communications ground stations

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Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites On 12 February, Arianespace launched the first Ariane 6 in its four‑booster (Ariane 64) configuration from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, inserting 32 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into ~465 km orbit. The flight validates Ariane 6’s heavy‑lift capability and secures additional Amazon missions.

2026-02-12T09:24:43.456467-08:00

Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites

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Southwest to outfit entire fleet with SpaceX Starlink Ku‑band LEO, displacing Anuvu and Viasat Southwest Airlines will equip its entire fleet with SpaceX's Starlink Ku‑band LEO inflight connectivity, replacing existing providers Anuvu and Viasat. The first Starlink‑fitted aircraft will enter service in summer 2026, with more than 300 Boeing 737s targeted for installation by year‑end 2026.

2026-02-12T08:15:54.394382-08:00

Southwest to outfit entire fleet with SpaceX Starlink Ku‑band LEO, displacing Anuvu and Viasat

SpaceNews.com

The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter Ground-based astronomy faces growing threats from light pollution, industrial development and proliferating satellite constellations. Moving major observatories into space would protect observations of faint galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres. The article argues for accelerated investment in space telescopes, launch capacity and international policy coordination.

2026-02-12T06:33:36.281969-08:00

The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter

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DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival

Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites

U.S. covertly shipped ~6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran after nationwide internet blackout

Project Hecate: Space Force probes LEO comms signals as near‑term GPS alternative to preserve PNT after 2040

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