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Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground

Megaconstellations are multiplying reentries as thousands of satellites reach end-of-life; incomplete burn-up can leave fragments that survive atmospheric reentry. If the ‘minimum lethal’ quantity of debris from a satellite does not vaporize, intact pieces could reach the ground, raising casualty, environmental and liability questions as deployments expand.

2026-02-13T03:09:20.217492-08:00

Bloomberg

Europe’s rush to subsidise SpaceX rivals may be the wrong response

2026-02-13T01:59:05.580394-08:00

Universe Today

Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids

2026-02-13T01:34:52.399419-08:00

Bloomberg

DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival

2026-02-12T21:02:23.544469-08:00

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Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground Megaconstellations are multiplying reentries as thousands of satellites reach end-of-life; incomplete burn-up can leave fragments that survive atmospheric reentry. If the ‘minimum lethal’ quantity of debris from a satellite does not vaporize, intact pieces could reach the ground, raising casualty, environmental and liability questions as deployments expand.

2026-02-13T03:09:20.217492-08:00

Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground

Bloomberg

Europe’s rush to subsidise SpaceX rivals may be the wrong response European leaders are scrambling to throw money and resources at alternatives to Elon Musk’s $1.5 trillion SpaceX empire of satellites, rockets and AI. The column argues that focusing on alleged 'subsidies' misses broader market and industrial dynamics in play.

2026-02-13T01:59:05.580394-08:00

Europe’s rush to subsidise SpaceX rivals may be the wrong response

Universe Today

Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids Scientists have found spikes of radioactive carbon in ancient tree rings that record solar storms far more powerful than any in the modern era. These events produced radiation bursts that, if occurring today, could severely damage satellites, disrupt GNSS and HF communications, and threaten power‑grid stability.

2026-02-13T01:34:52.399419-08:00

Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids

Bloomberg

DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on the funding of OneWeb, the low-Earth-orbit satellite network described as the world's largest rival to Elon Musk's Starlink. The documents tie Epstein to early financing discussions and raise questions about reputational exposure for investors.

2026-02-12T21:02:23.544469-08:00

DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival

Via Satellite

Iridium posts 2025 results as CEO defends L‑band spectrum and outlines four growth areas Iridium reported full‑year 2025 results and issued a 2026 financial outlook while CEO Matt Desch publicly addressed “buzz” around the company’s L‑band spectrum position. Desch also identified four priority growth areas that will shape Iridium’s commercial strategy going forward.

2026-02-12T13:10:56.965200-08:00

Iridium posts 2025 results as CEO defends L‑band spectrum and outlines four growth areas

Breaking Defense

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Project Hecate: Space Force probes LEO comms signals as near‑term GPS alternative to preserve PNT after 2040 Project Hecate is a Space Force effort, driven by the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, to evaluate signals from low‑Earth‑orbit communications satellites as a near‑term alternative for positioning, navigation and timing — intended to help preserve GPS‑like services beyond 2040.

2026-02-12T13:03:51.956369-08:00

Project Hecate: Space Force probes LEO comms signals as near‑term GPS alternative to preserve PNT after 2040

Wall Street Journal

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U.S. covertly shipped nearly 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran to bypass blackout U.S. officials say the government purchased roughly 7,000 SpaceX Starlink terminals and covertly shipped nearly 6,000 into Iran to keep protesters online during Tehran’s near‑total internet blackout. The operation is an unprecedented, direct use of commercial satellite terminals to circumvent state network controls.

2026-02-12T12:57:20.165595-08:00

U.S. covertly shipped nearly 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran to bypass blackout

SpaceNews.com

ThinKom wins military contract to supply portable satellite communications ground stations ThinKom has been awarded a military contract to deliver portable satellite communications ground stations, a commercial supplier win in defence ground-segment capability. The contract covers supply of mobile, field-deployable terminals to support military satcom operations. No details on customer, contract value or delivery schedule were provided in the reporting.

2026-02-12T11:14:18.343331-08:00

ThinKom wins military contract to supply portable satellite communications ground stations

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Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground

Europe’s rush to subsidise SpaceX rivals may be the wrong response

Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids

DOJ emails show Jeffrey Epstein advised on funding of OneWeb, Starlink rival

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