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Viasat demonstrates first automotive satellite voice call fully integrated into BMW iX3 infotainment

Viasat says it has completed a technical demonstration of the first automotive satellite voice call capability, with the service fully integrated into a BMW Group vehicle’s infotainment system. The proof-of-concept was shown during a 5G Automotive Association event, using the BMW iX3 platform as the target commercial vehicle.

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2026-07-16T15:57:19.833302-07:00

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AST SpaceMobile pushes Direct-to-Device commercial launch to early 2027; raises $1B via share sale and flags potential vertical

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2026-07-16T13:50:47.084854-07:00

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Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks

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2026-07-16T14:27:03.090863-07:00

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Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign with 21 satellites; alongside rising global (and European) space econ

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2026-07-16T09:14:01.263011-07:00

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Viasat demonstrates first automotive satellite voice call fully integrated into BMW iX3 infotainment Viasat says it has completed a technical demonstration of the first automotive satellite voice call capability, with the service fully integrated into a BMW Group vehicle’s infotainment system. The proof-of-concept was shown during a 5G Automotive Association event, using the BMW iX3 platform as the target commercial vehicle.

2026-07-16T15:57:19.833302-07:00

Viasat demonstrates first automotive satellite voice call fully integrated into BMW iX3 infotainment

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Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks Keysight Technologies will lead a European Space Agency (ESA) development program examining how blockchain technologies can be used to detect anomalies for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN). The effort includes evaluating blockchain frameworks aimed at improving security in NTN operations.

2026-07-16T14:27:03.090863-07:00

Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks

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AST SpaceMobile pushes Direct-to-Device commercial launch to early 2027; raises $1B via share sale and flags potential vertical AST SpaceMobile has rescheduled its commercial Direct-to-Device (D2D) service launch to early 2027, moving it from a prior late-2026 timeline. The company also launched a share sale to raise $1 billion and said it may consider vertical integration in its launch efforts.

2026-07-16T13:50:47.084854-07:00

AST SpaceMobile pushes Direct-to-Device commercial launch to early 2027; raises $1B via share sale and flags potential vertical

SpaceNews.com

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Nature Astronomy study proposes satellite method to detect thermonuclear warheads in orbit A study published in *Nature Astronomy* outlines a new satellite design and detection technique intended to identify thermonuclear warheads while they are in space. The work focuses on improving observational capability for nuclear-weapons monitoring beyond ground-based approaches.

2026-07-16T13:44:27.071907-07:00

Nature Astronomy study proposes satellite method to detect thermonuclear warheads in orbit

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Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit

2026-07-16T13:44:27.071907-07:00

Nature study identifies a new

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Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign with 21 satellites; alongside rising global (and European) space econ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 returned to service for the Space Force’s Space Development Agency with a July 16 launch of 21 satellites, resuming the first operational low-Earth-orbit military data network after a months-long pause tied to on-orbit software and hardware issues. The wider context: record global launches, accelerating defense spend, and Europe rebuilding sovereign launch capacity—while Earth Observation data access shifts toward more frequent imagery and lower costs, supported by managed EO services.

2026-07-16T09:14:01.263011-07:00

Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign with 21 satellites; alongside rising global (and European) space econ

SpaceNews.com

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DIU seeks commercial proposals for space-based power-beaming demonstration within two years The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is soliciting commercial proposals for space-based “utility” power solutions—producing electricity in space and beaming it to spacecraft and, potentially, from orbit to Earth. DIU aims for a demonstration within two years and an operationally relevant transition by the end of the decade.

2026-07-16T08:44:48.269276-07:00

DIU seeks commercial proposals for space-based power-beaming demonstration within two years

European Spaceflight

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ESA selects Ariane 6 for HENON CubeSat launch to demonstrate future solar storm monitoring ESA has chosen Ariane 6 to launch its HENON CubeSat mission, aimed at demonstrating a future capability to monitor solar storms. The launch will carry a deep-space smallsat payload designed to validate space-weather observation concepts.

2026-07-16T08:16:12.287228-07:00

ESA selects Ariane 6 for HENON CubeSat launch to demonstrate future solar storm monitoring

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