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NGSO operators form new industry association—SpaceX stays out

Amazon and several other non-geostationary satellite operators have launched a trade association to represent the fast-growing NGSO market. SpaceX, despite operating the largest NGSO constellation, is notably absent, underscoring how competitive dynamics and governance choices are shaping industry representation.

2026-06-24T03:02:43.430370-07:00

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Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations

2026-06-24T01:11:53.931467-07:00

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German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00

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Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035)

2026-06-23T15:25:14.939653-07:00

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NGSO operators form new industry association—SpaceX stays out Amazon and several other non-geostationary satellite operators have launched a trade association to represent the fast-growing NGSO market. SpaceX, despite operating the largest NGSO constellation, is notably absent, underscoring how competitive dynamics and governance choices are shaping industry representation.

2026-06-24T03:02:43.430370-07:00

NGSO operators form new industry association—SpaceX stays out

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Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations Germany-based Vyoma says its Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope has successfully completed in-space commissioning and is set to begin routine operations. The milestone advances the company’s space domain awareness capability with a dedicated sensing platform transitioning from checkout to sustained service.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.931467-07:00

Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations

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German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026 At ILA Berlin 2026, Germany is using the show to underscore its rising influence across space, defense and broader industrial positioning—raising the question of whether Europe’s space “center of gravity” is shifting toward Berlin. The opinion points to expanding German momentum that could affect European capability planning and cooperation priorities.

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

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Terma to deploy AI-enabled capabilities on BIFROST, positioning the mission to bolster Europe’s defense space architecture Terma is taking AI to the forefront of its role in the BIFROST satellite mission, while simultaneously framing the project as a step toward strengthening European defense capabilities. The move links onboard AI application to the broader push to field operational military space assets.

2026-06-24T00:47:57.585556-07:00

Terma to deploy AI-enabled capabilities on BIFROST, positioning the mission to bolster Europe’s defense space architecture

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Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035) The U.S. Space Force awarded Boeing a fixed-price incentive contract worth up to $2 billion for two Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) communications satellites and launch support, extending and sustaining one of the Pentagon’s most heavily used military satcom networks. Funding impacts are slated for FY2026, with delivery coverage through 2035.

2026-06-23T15:25:14.939653-07:00

Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035)

Space Intel Report

Starlink asks EU to respect ITU S-band priority filings amid SpaceX/EchoStar S-band acquisition SpaceX’s Starlink has told EU regulators they should justify—then follow—ITU-priority handling for planned S-band mobile satellite spectrum assignments. The push is tied to SpaceX’s pending ~$20B EchoStar S-band portfolio purchase, which Starlink says carries global priority filings at the ITU.

2026-06-23T11:40:31.240577-07:00

Starlink asks EU to respect ITU S-band priority filings amid SpaceX/EchoStar S-band acquisition

Space Intel Report

Kyivstar reports Starlink Mobile D2D traction: ~6M users in first three months over 2×5 MHz with no interference Ukrainian operator Kyivstar says it has surpassed 5 million unique users in the first three months of using Starlink Mobile direct-to-device (D2D), putting current usage at around 6 million. It also reported more than 9 million messages transmitted and said its 2×5 MHz service window has seen no interference issues.

2026-06-23T07:25:37.187258-07:00

Kyivstar reports Starlink Mobile D2D traction: ~6M users in first three months over 2×5 MHz with no interference

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Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites Sophia Space has selected Apex to test orbital “edge computing,” aiming to process AI data directly in space rather than relying solely on ground-based compute. The partnership focuses on validating the satellite processing architecture and enabling a faster, more autonomous data workflow for spaceborne AI use cases.

2026-06-23T06:12:20.351808-07:00

Sophia Space taps Apex Space to bring AI edge computing onboard satellites

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NGSO operators form new industry association—SpaceX stays out

Vyoma’s Flamingo-1 space-based surveillance telescope completes in-orbit commissioning, moving to routine operations

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

Space Force awards Boeing up to $2B to build and support two next-generation MUOS satellites (through 2035)

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