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ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M

The European Space Agency has cleared use of L‑ and S‑band frequencies for low‑Earth‑orbit satellite navigation, enabling commercial LEO positioning layers. On March 26 Xona Space Systems closed a Series C that brought its total funding to $320 million.

2026-03-31T11:19:14.762819-07:00

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Orbital cleanup to asteroid mining: capture bags and the path forward

2026-03-31T10:00:09.462191-07:00

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Delta selects Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi; initial install on 500 aircraft from 2028

2026-03-31T04:00:33.018485-07:00

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Agentic AI: the future of space warfare

2026-03-31T06:32:22.900668-07:00

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ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M The European Space Agency has cleared use of L‑ and S‑band frequencies for low‑Earth‑orbit satellite navigation, enabling commercial LEO positioning layers. On March 26 Xona Space Systems closed a Series C that brought its total funding to $320 million.

2026-03-31T11:19:14.762819-07:00

ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M

Space Intel Report

Orbital cleanup to asteroid mining: capture bags and the path forward As low Earth orbit becomes more crowded, new on‑orbit removal concepts — from capture‑bag technologies demonstrated on the ISS to commercial debris‑cleanup services — are maturing alongside early plans to harvest small bodies. Four takeaways synthesize technical readiness, regulatory gaps and emerging commercial opportunity.

2026-03-31T10:00:09.462191-07:00

Orbital cleanup to asteroid mining: capture bags and the path forward

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MizarVision publicly tracked U.S. F-22s, C2 aircraft and carrier groups during Operation Epic Fury Shanghai-based MizarVision, a commercial geospatial-intelligence firm, publicly posted satellite imagery tracking U.S. military movements during Operation Epic Fury — identifying locations of F-22 fighters, command-and-control aircraft and carrier strike groups. Some published sites were later struck in Iranian retaliation.

2026-03-31T08:55:34.363651-07:00

MizarVision publicly tracked U.S. F-22s, C2 aircraft and carrier groups during Operation Epic Fury

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Agentic AI: the future of space warfare Agentic AI — autonomous software that acts rather than just predicts — is being positioned as a transformative enabler for space warfare, promising faster targeting, autonomous on‑orbit decision‑making and compressed command‑and‑control cycles that could reshape satellite resilience, engagement timelines and doctrine.

2026-03-31T06:32:22.900668-07:00

Agentic AI: the future of space warfare

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Antaris raises $28M Series A to accelerate AI-driven space missions Antaris closed a $28 million Series A to accelerate its AI-driven space missions, funding development of onboard autonomy, mission planning and operations. The round positions the company to scale technology for commercial and government space tasks and underscores continued investor interest in AI-enabled space startups.

2026-03-31T05:22:26.962690-07:00

Antaris raises $28M Series A to accelerate AI-driven space missions

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Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky The Royal Astronomical Society, European Southern Observatory and International Astronomical Union have formally opposed FCC filings from SpaceX and Reflect Orbital proposing up to one million satellites and roughly 50,000 reflective spacecraft. They warn the plans would severely disrupt ground‑based observations, night‑sky visibility and orbital safety.

2026-03-31T04:58:21.064076-07:00

Astronomers Tell FCC: SpaceX’s 1M Orbital Data Centres and 50k Space Mirrors Would Scar the Night Sky

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Delta selects Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi; initial install on 500 aircraft from 2028 Delta Air Lines has selected Amazon's Leo low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to power next‑generation in‑flight Wi‑Fi, agreeing to fit at least 500 aircraft beginning in 2028. The deal promises low‑latency, up to 1 Gbps connectivity for passengers and crew — despite Leo not yet being operational.

2026-03-31T04:00:33.018485-07:00

Delta selects Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi; initial install on 500 aircraft from 2028

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China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge China plans around 140 orbital launches in 2026, according to a commercial launch executive, marking a sharp acceleration in launch cadence as its commercial space sector surges. The target increases available capacity for satellite deployments and signals intensified competition in global launch markets.

2026-03-31T03:38:33.084827-07:00

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

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ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M

Orbital cleanup to asteroid mining: capture bags and the path forward

Delta selects Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi; initial install on 500 aircraft from 2028

Agentic AI: the future of space warfare

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