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Gogo Galileo HDX certified for Gulfstream G650/G650ER; factory option added for Pilatus PC-24

Gogo secured an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for Gulfstream to install the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity system on the G650 and G650ER. Pilatus also received FAA- and EASA-certified approval for factory installation of Gogo Galileo on the PC-24. Separately, Gilat won an additional $43 million order for Sidewinder electronically steered antenna terminals tied to an in-flight connectivity provider.

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2026-07-01T03:30:54.145583-07:00

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EchoStar’s DISH DBS and wireless affiliates file for prepackaged Chapter 11 to restructure ~$9bn debt after Spectrum sales to Sp

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2026-07-01T05:24:51.917591-07:00

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Vantor (Maxar) launches WorldView 3D with updated high-definition Earth imagery

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2026-07-01T05:44:13.422470-07:00

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X1.1 solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America; CME prospects for northern lights

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2026-07-01T03:30:22.001778-07:00

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Wave of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupts Moscow: 60+ intercepted, repeated airport shutdowns and hits on a Moscow-region satelli Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Moscow and surrounding regions overnight, with Russian air defenses reporting more than 60 drones downed and at least three airport disruptions in a month. Separately, Ukraine said drones struck a satellite communications center used for intelligence in the Moscow region for a second time, while other reports cite additional fixed-wing drone intercepts and damage claims including Su-30 hangars in occupied Crimea.

2026-07-01T07:52:59.227434-07:00

Wave of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupts Moscow: 60+ intercepted, repeated airport shutdowns and hits on a Moscow-region satelli

SpaceNews.com

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Vantor (Maxar) launches WorldView 3D with updated high-definition Earth imagery Vantor, formerly Maxar Intelligence, unveiled WorldView 3D on July 1, positioning the product as an imagery offering designed to deliver updated, high-definition views for customers. The announcement centers on improving recency and clarity in satellite imagery availability.

2026-07-01T05:44:13.422470-07:00

Vantor (Maxar) launches WorldView 3D with updated high-definition Earth imagery

SpaceNews.com

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EchoStar’s DISH DBS and wireless affiliates file for prepackaged Chapter 11 to restructure ~$9bn debt after Spectrum sales to Sp EchoStar said its DISH DBS satellite TV subsidiary and related wireless units have entered prepackaged Chapter 11 protection to manage looming senior note maturities. The plan is designed to repay debt early following spectrum transactions with SpaceX and AT&T, with reports citing roughly $9bn in debt reduction as EchoStar’s market value jumped to about $30bn.

2026-07-01T05:24:51.917591-07:00

EchoStar’s DISH DBS and wireless affiliates file for prepackaged Chapter 11 to restructure ~$9bn debt after Spectrum sales to Sp

Air Data News

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Gogo Galileo HDX certified for Gulfstream G650/G650ER; factory option added for Pilatus PC-24 Gogo secured an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for Gulfstream to install the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity system on the G650 and G650ER. Pilatus also received FAA- and EASA-certified approval for factory installation of Gogo Galileo on the PC-24. Separately, Gilat won an additional $43 million order for Sidewinder electronically steered antenna terminals tied to an in-flight connectivity provider.

2026-07-01T03:30:54.145583-07:00

Gogo Galileo HDX certified for Gulfstream G650/G650ER; factory option added for Pilatus PC-24

Space.com

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X1.1 solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America; CME prospects for northern lights A powerful X1.1 solar flare caused radio blackouts across parts of North America on June 3. The flare raises questions about whether an accompanying CME could drive auroral activity, underscoring how space weather can quickly disrupt terrestrial communications.

2026-07-01T03:30:22.001778-07:00

X1.1 solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America; CME prospects for northern lights

SpaceWatch Global

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EU proposes 2 GHz MSS spectrum split for sovereign satellite connectivity; next steps include post-summer consortium call European Commission Henna Virkkunen outlined plans to divide the 2 GHz spectrum used for mobile satellite services (MSS), with the aim of supporting sovereign European satellite connectivity. The Commission plans a follow-up consortium call after summer to progress coordination and planning.

2026-07-01T00:51:26.621192-07:00

EU proposes 2 GHz MSS spectrum split for sovereign satellite connectivity; next steps include post-summer consortium call

NASA Spaceflight

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Launch Preview: Swift observatory rescue mission, first full flight for South Korea’s military launcher, and possible end of the Multiple orbital launches are scheduled worldwide this week, including a mission to rescue NASA’s Swift observatory spacecraft. The roster also features the first full flight of a South Korean military rocket and could include the final satellite launch by an Atlas-family vehicle.

2026-06-30T14:31:11.388137-07:00

Launch Preview: Swift observatory rescue mission, first full flight for South Korea’s military launcher, and possible end of the

Via Satellite

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Es’hailSat selects Thales Alenia Space for GEO software-defined telecom satellite (Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni) Thales Alenia Space—Thales (67%)/Leonardo (33%)—has been contracted by Es’hailSat to build a next-generation software-defined telecommunications satellite in geostationary orbit, based on its Space INSPIRE in-orbit reconfiguration platform. The award sits within the Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni project framework under a Qatar–Türkiye strategic partnership.

2026-06-30T13:29:29.705660-07:00

Es’hailSat selects Thales Alenia Space for GEO software-defined telecom satellite (Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni)

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