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SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle to service and refuel geosynchronous satellites under RSGS

SpaceX has launched the first Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) mission carrying the Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload to extend the lives of aging, low-fuel comms satellites in geosynchronous orbit. The two-armed on-orbit servicing capability also signals a pathway toward more “armed” counter-satellite-style operations.

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

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Arianespace schedules MTG-I2 launch for Aug. 27 using Ariane 62

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2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00

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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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Arianespace schedules MTG-I2 launch for Aug. 27 using Ariane 62 Arianespace has set Aug. 27 as the date for its fourth Ariane 6 launch of the year, deploying a dedicated Ariane 62 configuration (two boosters). The mission will send the second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite, MTG-I2, into orbit.

2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00

Arianespace schedules MTG-I2 launch for Aug. 27 using Ariane 62

Space.com

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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 launches Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle to service and refuel geosynchronous satellites under RSGS SpaceX has launched the first Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) mission carrying the Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload to extend the lives of aging, low-fuel comms satellites in geosynchronous orbit. The two-armed on-orbit servicing capability also signals a pathway toward more “armed” counter-satellite-style operations.

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

SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle to service and refuel geosynchronous satellites under RSGS

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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

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SpaceX Falcon 9 reaches orbit with 24 Starlink satellites after a rare last-second abort A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Tuesday—one day after a rare abort scrubbed a prior liftoff attempt during engine ignition. A week that also included another Starlink-related Falcon 9 abort underscores the pace and risk of high-cadence LEO deployment.

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

SpaceX Falcon 9 reaches orbit with 24 Starlink satellites after a rare last-second abort

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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

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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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