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Univity to deploy 1,500‑satellite VLEO constellation for direct‑to‑device consumer connectivity

Univity plans a 1,500‑satellite very‑low‑Earth‑orbit (VLEO) constellation to provide direct connections to consumer devices, enabling satellite‑to‑handset links without traditional user terminals. The network is pitched to deliver dense VLEO coverage with lower latency than higher‑altitude systems for mass‑market D2D services.

2026-02-05T22:14:04.220202-08:00

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Astrolight to fly three optical‑comm payloads on SpaceX Transporter‑16 as Exolaunch manifests 57 satellites

2026-02-05T22:08:22.933306-08:00

Space Intel Report

4 takeaways: Lisa Dyer on GNSS signal integrity, jamming resilience and multi‑source PNT integration

2026-02-05T19:15:40.965820-08:00

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China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

2026-02-05T11:08:32.063130-08:00

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Univity to deploy 1,500‑satellite VLEO constellation for direct‑to‑device consumer connectivity Univity plans a 1,500‑satellite very‑low‑Earth‑orbit (VLEO) constellation to provide direct connections to consumer devices, enabling satellite‑to‑handset links without traditional user terminals. The network is pitched to deliver dense VLEO coverage with lower latency than higher‑altitude systems for mass‑market D2D services.

2026-02-05T22:14:04.220202-08:00

Univity to deploy 1,500‑satellite VLEO constellation for direct‑to‑device consumer connectivity

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Astrolight to fly three optical‑comm payloads on SpaceX Transporter‑16 as Exolaunch manifests 57 satellites Astrolight will fly three optical-communications payloads on SpaceX's Transporter‑16 rideshare to demonstrate space-to-ground laser links. Exolaunch will deploy 57 customer satellites on the same mission, highlighting continued commercial demand for high-volume microsatellite launches and laser‑comm demonstrations.

2026-02-05T22:08:22.933306-08:00

Astrolight to fly three optical‑comm payloads on SpaceX Transporter‑16 as Exolaunch manifests 57 satellites

Space Intel Report

4 takeaways: Lisa Dyer on GNSS signal integrity, jamming resilience and multi‑source PNT integration Lisa Dyer outlines rising dependence on GNSS across defense, aviation and commercial sectors and the technical and policy challenges of signal integrity, jamming/spoofing resilience and multi‑source PNT integration. Her four takeaways stress layered alternatives, standards alignment and rigorous operational testing to secure critical PNT services.

2026-02-05T19:15:40.965820-08:00

4 takeaways: Lisa Dyer on GNSS signal integrity, jamming resilience and multi‑source PNT integration

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Arabsat pilots AUDIMATIC real‑time IoT TV viewership detection Arabsat has subscribed to AUDIMATIC’s real‑time IoT video analytics platform to pilot automated television viewership detection across its broadcast services. The deal gives the Riyadh‑based satellite operator real‑time audience metrics via edge and cloud analytics, aimed at improving content measurement and operational visibility.

2026-02-05T13:35:00.809416-08:00

Arabsat pilots AUDIMATIC real‑time IoT TV viewership detection

Space Intel Report

Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month Sky Perfect JSat, a satellite fleet operator and expanding space-systems provider, reported higher revenue and operating income for the nine months ended Dec. 31. The company is also poised for a Japan Ministry of Defense ISR constellation contract expected to be awarded this month.

2026-02-05T11:35:28.578408-08:00

Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month

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China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan Beijing unveiled a five‑year plan to develop space‑based data centers, formalizing state support as commercial and national actors compete to host cloud and AI compute in orbit. U.S. companies are also pursuing solar‑powered orbital data centers as terrestrial power limits and demand push compute off Earth.

2026-02-05T11:08:32.063130-08:00

China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

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ReOrbit and Google Cloud to build 'Space Cloud' for secure in‑orbit data processing ReOrbit is partnering with Google Cloud to build 'Space Cloud,' a satellite network designed to enable secure in‑orbit data movement and processing. The project aims to bring cloud capabilities into space, allowing data to be routed, stored and processed on orbit to improve security and operational flexibility.

2026-02-05T08:41:03.284723-08:00

ReOrbit and Google Cloud to build 'Space Cloud' for secure in‑orbit data processing

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Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit The U.S. Space Force is updating its strategy and pursuing new military space pacts as rivals, orbital congestion and advances in satellite‑defence technologies increase risk to on‑orbit resilience. Leadership is pushing faster acquisitions, deterrence options and hardened satellite operations for contested space.

2026-02-05T08:03:34.147929-08:00

Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit

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Univity to deploy 1,500‑satellite VLEO constellation for direct‑to‑device consumer connectivity

Astrolight to fly three optical‑comm payloads on SpaceX Transporter‑16 as Exolaunch manifests 57 satellites

4 takeaways: Lisa Dyer on GNSS signal integrity, jamming resilience and multi‑source PNT integration

China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

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