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SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft with three MEPs on a multi-satellite lifetime ex

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch from Florida with Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs). The robotic spacecraft will service multiple satellites in geosynchronous orbit by attaching the MEPs to extend their operating lifespans over a decade-long mission profile.

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2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00

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NASA-Artemis III to use SpaceX Starlink laser terminals on Orion for HD/4K video and data-heavy downlinks

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2026-07-21T10:07:35.730508-07:00

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FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites

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2026-07-21T10:53:58.954625-07:00

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SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort

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2026-07-21T03:57:11.989739-07:00

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SDA partners for up to $1.75B to build 36 Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites for Space Force The Space Development Agency announced partnerships with two companies valued at up to $1.75 billion total to develop 36 satellites supporting the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative. The satellites are intended to expand space-based tracking capability for the program.

2026-07-21T12:07:19.359993-07:00

SDA partners for up to $1.75B to build 36 Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites for Space Force

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SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft with three MEPs on a multi-satellite lifetime ex SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch from Florida with Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs). The robotic spacecraft will service multiple satellites in geosynchronous orbit by attaching the MEPs to extend their operating lifespans over a decade-long mission profile.

2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft with three MEPs on a multi-satellite lifetime ex

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FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites The FCC announced it will consider a proposal to permit unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites, expanding beyond today’s licensed satellite-link ecosystem. The effort would broaden access to spectrum paths that can support direct-to-device connectivity using commonly available consumer radio capabilities.

2026-07-21T10:53:58.954625-07:00

FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites

Space.com

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NASA-Artemis III to use SpaceX Starlink laser terminals on Orion for HD/4K video and data-heavy downlinks NASA is partnering with SpaceX to equip the Artemis III Orion spacecraft with Starlink laser communications terminals. The upgrade is intended to support high-definition—reported as 4K—video transmission and enable higher-throughput, data-heavy mission downlinks during the Artemis III timeframe.

2026-07-21T10:07:35.730508-07:00

NASA-Artemis III to use SpaceX Starlink laser terminals on Orion for HD/4K video and data-heavy downlinks

Spaceflight Now

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SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort SpaceX is preparing to attempt again to launch a Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9, with plans to place another ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. The effort follows an earlier launch attempt that ended in an abort.

2026-07-21T03:57:11.989739-07:00

SpaceX targets a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg to add ~two dozen Starlink V2 Mini satellites after a mission abort

SpaceWatch Global

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Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa’s Herotel to deliver satellite connectivity through a new service, Evry. The partnership expands Amazon’s direct-to-consumer satellite internet footprint into South Africa, with the offer designed to leverage Amazon Leo’s satellite network capabilities via a local ISP operator.

2026-07-21T00:53:52.696327-07:00

Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo

SpaceWatch Global

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deltaVision raises €10.2M to scale spacecraft fluidic systems and in-orbit refueling payload slated for 2027 Munich-based spacecraft component developer deltaVision secured €10.2 million (from KT Ventures and Valemount Capital in its first funding round) to expand production of valves and related propulsion/fluidic equipment. The funding supports manufacturing capacity growth and acceleration of in-orbit refueling technology, targeting its first refueling payload in 2027.

2026-07-21T00:53:50.658012-07:00

deltaVision raises €10.2M to scale spacecraft fluidic systems and in-orbit refueling payload slated for 2027

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IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation Japan’s IHI is considering incorporating hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space into its planned ~100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The move would expand the constellation’s sensing mix by adding hyperspectral capability to support Japan-led Earth observation requirements.

2026-07-21T00:37:17.888871-07:00

IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation

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