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Viasat nears in-flight service rollout as ViaSat-3 F2/F3 Ka-band GEO satellites advance toward EIS

Viasat says it is in the final phase of enabling in-flight connectivity from its ultra-high-capacity Ka-band GEO constellation, with ViaSat-3 F2 and F3 reaching key milestones as end-to-service (EIS) approaches.

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2026-07-11T10:29:04.577159-07:00

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Parabilis tests propulsion system designed for maneuverable cubesats

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2026-07-11T06:54:41.921451-07:00

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SpaceX completes record-duration Static Fire for Starship Flight 13: Booster 20 ignites 33 Raptor 3 engines

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2026-07-10T09:30:42.950979-07:00

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Space42 and Skylo complete direct-to-device messaging tests on Thuraya-4 in the UAE

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2026-07-10T11:30:14.440376-07:00

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Viasat nears in-flight service rollout as ViaSat-3 F2/F3 Ka-band GEO satellites advance toward EIS Viasat says it is in the final phase of enabling in-flight connectivity from its ultra-high-capacity Ka-band GEO constellation, with ViaSat-3 F2 and F3 reaching key milestones as end-to-service (EIS) approaches.

2026-07-11T10:29:04.577159-07:00

Viasat nears in-flight service rollout as ViaSat-3 F2/F3 Ka-band GEO satellites advance toward EIS

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Viasat hits key milestones with F2 and F3 satellites as EIS nears

2026-07-11T10:29:04.577159-07:00

Viasat hits key milestones wit

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Parabilis tests propulsion system designed for maneuverable cubesats Washington-based Parabilis is conducting tests of a propulsion system intended to enable maneuverability for cubesats. The move underscores how small satellites are increasingly used in military space programs due to their relatively low cost and fast development cycles.

2026-07-11T06:54:41.921451-07:00

Parabilis tests propulsion system designed for maneuverable cubesats

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FCC approves Reflect Orbital demo satellite to test space-based solar reflector for redirecting sunlight The FCC has approved Reflect Orbital’s demonstration satellite, which will test a solar reflector designed to reflect sunlight back to Earth. The move clears a key U.S. regulatory step for validating the concept’s technical feasibility and spectrum/space-operations aspects tied to operating the spacecraft.

2026-07-10T11:30:22.051254-07:00

FCC approves Reflect Orbital demo satellite to test space-based solar reflector for redirecting sunlight

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Ovzon completes GEO connectivity and terminal trials in Arctic conditions Ovzon says it has completed multiple trials in the Arctic to validate its GEO connectivity and associated terminal technology in harsh polar environments, as it works to prove performance and readiness for deployment in similar operating conditions.

2026-07-10T11:30:15.234355-07:00

Ovzon completes GEO connectivity and terminal trials in Arctic conditions

Via Satellite

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Space42 and Skylo complete direct-to-device messaging tests on Thuraya-4 in the UAE Space42 and Skylo conducted direct-to-device (D2D) testing on the Thuraya-4 satellite, demonstrating SMS and SOS messaging capabilities in the UAE. The tests validate satellite-to-mobile messaging performance for emergency alerting and standard text communications using a D2D service layer.

2026-07-10T11:30:14.440376-07:00

Space42 and Skylo complete direct-to-device messaging tests on Thuraya-4 in the UAE

Bloomberg

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US plans to ease export curbs on UAE, enabling sales of commercial satellites and AI-related semiconductors The Trump administration is preparing to relax export restrictions on the United Arab Emirates, potentially unlocking sales of advanced technologies, including commercial satellites and semiconductors used for artificial intelligence. The shift is aimed at clearing the path for broader Gulf procurement across aerospace-adjacent tech categories.

2026-07-10T09:47:18.211984-07:00

US plans to ease export curbs on UAE, enabling sales of commercial satellites and AI-related semiconductors

Space.com

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SpaceX completes record-duration Static Fire for Starship Flight 13: Booster 20 ignites 33 Raptor 3 engines SpaceX has finished a record-duration static fire for Starship Flight 13, with Booster 20 lighting all 33 Raptor 3 engines for 20–25 seconds. The booster is expected to rollback for Flight Termination System installation at Megabay-1 before Booster and Ship 40 head out to the launch site.

2026-07-10T09:30:42.950979-07:00

SpaceX completes record-duration Static Fire for Starship Flight 13: Booster 20 ignites 33 Raptor 3 engines

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