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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

The Office of Space Commerce is weighing whether to charge for TraCSS space‑safety data after a recent policy change authorized the government to do so. The Trump administration has not yet decided, leaving operators and downstream services uncertain about future access terms.

2026-03-17T14:07:24.298711-07:00

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Telesat shifts Lightspeed toward defence, adds 500 MHz mil‑Ka as ASIC delays push service to 2028

2026-03-17T11:40:09.879691-07:00

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Pentagon's 'Golden Dome' space-layer cost jumps to $185B as program expands

2026-03-17T11:47:23.494561-07:00

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Canada commits C$305M to Spaceport Nova Scotia and three domestic launch programs to secure sovereign access to orbit

2026-03-16T15:27:23.877680-07:00

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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change The Office of Space Commerce is weighing whether to charge for TraCSS space‑safety data after a recent policy change authorized the government to do so. The Trump administration has not yet decided, leaving operators and downstream services uncertain about future access terms.

2026-03-17T14:07:24.298711-07:00

US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

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Russia supplying Iran satellite imagery and advanced drone technology to sharpen targeting of U.S. forces U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia has stepped up intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, supplying commercial and military satellite imagery plus improved drone components and techniques to enhance Tehran’s ability to target U.S. forces across the region.

2026-03-17T13:32:20.547465-07:00

Russia supplying Iran satellite imagery and advanced drone technology to sharpen targeting of U.S. forces

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Pentagon's 'Golden Dome' space-layer cost jumps to $185B as program expands The Pentagon raised its Golden Dome space-layer cost estimate by $10 billion to $185 billion to add space-based missile-tracking and hypersonic-defence elements, prompting Lockheed, RTX and Northrop to accelerate development. Program leadership says outside projections of runaway cost growth are flawed.

2026-03-17T11:47:23.494561-07:00

Pentagon's 'Golden Dome' space-layer cost jumps to $185B as program expands

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Telesat shifts Lightspeed toward defence, adds 500 MHz mil‑Ka as ASIC delays push service to 2028 Telesat will reallocate roughly 25% of its Lightspeed LEO broadband constellation — adding 500 MHz of military Ka‑band — while ASIC processor setbacks push global service into early/spring 2028. Two satellites will launch in December, with 96 in orbit by end‑2027 and commercial service slated for 2028.

2026-03-17T11:40:09.879691-07:00

Telesat shifts Lightspeed toward defence, adds 500 MHz mil‑Ka as ASIC delays push service to 2028

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Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027) Sirius Space Services has acquired AMM-42 to fold manufacturing capabilities into its operations as it readies the Sirius 1B demonstrator for launch in 2027. The deal is intended to secure component production, shorten supply chains and increase control over build schedules for the program.

2026-03-17T07:23:58.818300-07:00

Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027)

Space.com

Coronal mass ejection due March 19 could spark aurora to Illinois; watch for satellite, GNSS and HF impacts A coronal mass ejection expected to arrive March 19 may trigger a geomagnetic storm, producing northern lights as far south as Illinois. Forecasters warn the event could degrade satellite performance, GNSS accuracy and HF communications — operators should monitor space‑weather alerts and anomalies.

2026-03-17T06:04:09.147760-07:00

Coronal mass ejection due March 19 could spark aurora to Illinois; watch for satellite, GNSS and HF impacts

SpaceWatch Global

Infinite Orbits acquires Lunasa at Space‑Comm Expo During a sit‑down with Laura Todd at Space‑Comm Expo, Infinite Orbits CEO and founder Adel Haddoud announced that Infinite Orbits has acquired Lunasa — a major breaking announcement delivered live at the event. The deal was presented as a strategic step for the company’s space‑communications plans.

2026-03-17T03:58:13.266219-07:00

Infinite Orbits acquires Lunasa at Space‑Comm Expo

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Saudi space-debris conference pivots from dialogue to action on orbital sustainability At the Second Saudi Space Debris Conference in Riyadh, delegates signalled a shift from discussion to concrete measures to protect low Earth orbit — spotlighting international collaboration, emerging technical removal and mitigation concepts, and mounting policy momentum to fund and standardize space-traffic management.

2026-03-17T03:39:59.447680-07:00

Saudi space-debris conference pivots from dialogue to action on orbital sustainability

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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

Telesat shifts Lightspeed toward defence, adds 500 MHz mil‑Ka as ASIC delays push service to 2028

Pentagon's 'Golden Dome' space-layer cost jumps to $185B as program expands

Canada commits C$305M to Spaceport Nova Scotia and three domestic launch programs to secure sovereign access to orbit

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