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The article draws a parallel between the threat that industrial-era city lighting posed to research astronomy in the late 19th century and the challenge posed by today’s satellite megaconstellations. It frames the issue as a new existential crisis for astronomical research.
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Spain has approved Hisdesat’s request to bring forward €65.8 million in funding for PAZ 2, the country’s spy satellite program. The decision accelerates the release of program financing; the available report provides no further details on the funding schedule or satellite milestones.
European thermal-imagery company constellr is working with satellite manufacturer Space Inventor on its next-generation spacecraft. When the collaboration began, key satellite details had yet to be finalized, illustrating how a mini-constellation approach can create a path to bring new technology to Europe and into orbit more quickly.
The article draws a parallel between the threat that industrial-era city lighting posed to research astronomy in the late 19th century and the challenge posed by today’s satellite megaconstellations. It frames the issue as a new existential crisis for astronomical research.
TrustPoint said it successfully tested a C-band antenna developed by Canadian technology company Calian, demonstrating satellite navigation signals. The announcement, made at Satellite 2026 in Washington, marks a technical milestone for the navigation startup’s work with the antenna; the report provided no further details on test performance or deployment plans.
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Investor Ron Baron says SpaceX could reach a $50 trillion valuation within 10 years, with Starlink alone potentially valued at $14 trillion to $15 trillion and generating $1 trillion in annual revenue. Separately, space startups attracted a record $20.8 billion in third-quarter funding, with capital flowing to launch providers, manufacturing and other infrastructure, according to Seraphim.
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Day two of the Riyadh discussions covered direct-to-device satellite timelines, Europe’s 2 GHz mobile-satellite-services deadline, the costs of orbital debris and preparations for WRC-27. Regulators stressed that allocating spectrum does not itself authorize its use, underscoring the distinction between international frequency decisions and national licensing.
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The European Space Agency has selected CryoRad as one of three finalists in its Earth Explorer program, which develops scientific satellites to test new Earth-observation techniques. A separate report says ESA selected Planet subsidiary Sinergise to develop a satellite-based disaster-response system for Slovenia, initially focused on wildfire management.
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CSG has acquired a 9.5% stake in MDA Space, marking an expansion of its position in the space industry. The available report does not specify the transaction’s value, timing or strategic terms, leaving the scale of CSG’s intended involvement beyond its equity holding unclear.
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