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SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb

SpaceX has applied for approval to deploy and operate a 100,000-member Starlink megaconstellation in Earth orbit. The company says each next-generation satellite would weigh about 4,400 pounds.

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2026-07-09T12:45:17.037586-07:00

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Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

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2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

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Xona lines up partners to develop Pulsar-compatible PNT equipment for verification

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2026-07-09T11:00:11.955954-07:00

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MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $920M deal, raising $819M

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2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

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Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed as Mil-Ka-band component for ESCP-P Arctic military communications The Canadian Armed Forces has selected Telesat Lightspeed to provide the Mil-Ka-band component of the ESCP-P Arctic military communications program. The decision positions Lightspeed as a key satellite communications capability for operations in Canada’s Arctic region under the ESCP-P effort.

2026-07-09T13:15:10.877092-07:00

Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed as Mil-Ka-band component for ESCP-P Arctic military communications

Space.com

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SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb SpaceX has applied for approval to deploy and operate a 100,000-member Starlink megaconstellation in Earth orbit. The company says each next-generation satellite would weigh about 4,400 pounds.

2026-07-09T12:45:17.037586-07:00

SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb

Universe Today

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Ultra-black coating could reduce light pollution from satellite constellations Astrophysicists have developed an “ultra-black” coating concept aimed at mitigating the skyglow and observational interference attributed to increasingly dense satellite constellations. The approach targets reflectivity, seeking to lower how much sunlight satellites scatter back toward ground-based astronomy.

2026-07-09T12:00:30.984438-07:00

Ultra-black coating could reduce light pollution from satellite constellations

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Xona lines up partners to develop Pulsar-compatible PNT equipment for verification San Francisco-based Xona says it has unveiled a high-profile roster of partners tasked with developing equipment compatible with its Pulsar precision positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) constellation. The program is aimed at verifying interoperability with devices and accelerating readiness for Pulsar-linked services.

2026-07-09T11:00:11.955954-07:00

Xona lines up partners to develop Pulsar-compatible PNT equipment for verification

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Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j Jet Access Maintenance has been named an authorized Starlink dealer, expanding its business-jet connectivity offering with LEO satellite internet sales plus STC-based installations. The move positions the MRO/installation provider to deliver high-speed, global connectivity upgrades at multiple U.S. operating bases.

2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

Breaking Defense

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DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites The US Air Force says “space operational energy” is becoming a priority, with plans to convene industry days to enable collaboration with external partners. The push reflects DoD and Silicon Valley’s growing interest in solar power beaming satellites as an enabling energy concept for space operations.

2026-07-09T07:04:54.572921-07:00

DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites

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Space Force and Pentagon back directed-energy laser systems for power beaming, missile/UAS defense, and next-gen space tracking The U.S. Space Force awarded Pulse Space a $40M contract to develop laser-based power beaming and orbital tracking/communications technologies. Separately, the Pentagon funded nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight to build directed-energy laser systems aimed at defending against next-generation cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft.

2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00

Space Force and Pentagon back directed-energy laser systems for power beaming, missile/UAS defense, and next-gen space tracking

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Blue Origin initiates first-ever external funding round, seeking up to $10B at a reported $130B valuation Blue Origin is reportedly launching its first outside capital raise, initiating a private financing round to collect up to $10 billion. The company is said to be valuing the round at about $130 billion, with proceeds intended to support launch services ambitions and satellite-constellation plans.

2026-07-09T05:14:36.745101-07:00

Blue Origin initiates first-ever external funding round, seeking up to $10B at a reported $130B valuation

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