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Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B to build Space Data Network Backbone for LEO military communications

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop the Space Data Network Backbone—an LEO satellite network designed to function as a military internet and support the Space Data Network, including Transport layer satellites from the Space Development Agency.

2026-05-26T14:43:28.561315-07:00

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink high-speed Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

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Open Cosmos targets a 2028 Europe broadband/IoT constellation after €170M+ in prior contracts

2026-05-26T14:30:22.317607-07:00

Satellite Evolution

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign multi-year Ku-band capacity deal for inflight connectivity on EUTELSAT 10B

2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00

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Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B to build Space Data Network Backbone for LEO military communications The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop the Space Data Network Backbone—an LEO satellite network designed to function as a military internet and support the Space Data Network, including Transport layer satellites from the Space Development Agency.

2026-05-26T14:43:28.561315-07:00

Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B to build Space Data Network Backbone for LEO military communications

SpaceNews.com

Open Cosmos targets a 2028 Europe broadband/IoT constellation after €170M+ in prior contracts Open Cosmos says it is building toward a 2028 deadline to field an ambitious Europe-focused broadband constellation designed to bring IoT to space. The UK-based company says it closed more than €170 million in contracts last year and is now positioning to deliver Europe’s sovereign telecom capability.

2026-05-26T14:30:22.317607-07:00

Open Cosmos targets a 2028 Europe broadband/IoT constellation after €170M+ in prior contracts

SpaceNews.com

Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers Starcloud has ordered optical terminals from SpaceX to route data for its planned orbital data center network using Starlink as a global data-relay layer. The move deepens Starcloud’s dependence on SpaceX for the communications backbone needed to scale future full-size spacecraft and on-orbit compute.

2026-05-26T10:21:33.738307-07:00

Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers

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FAA STC clears Gogo LX5 multi-orbit satcom installs on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550 Gogo has received an FAA supplemental type certificate for installation of its Gogo LX5 multi-orbit communications system on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550 business jets. The certification supports LX5 retrofits across the manufacturer’s cabin-line variants, expanding certified in-flight connectivity availability for operators and completion centers.

2026-05-26T10:04:17.780097-07:00

FAA STC clears Gogo LX5 multi-orbit satcom installs on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink high-speed Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027 American Airlines says it will install SpaceX Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi‑Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in Q1 2027 for domestic and short-haul international routes. The carrier frames the rollout as part of ongoing passenger-experience upgrades, with the service rolled out to a limited share of its total narrowbody fleet.

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink high-speed Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op The European Commission is set to allocate two-thirds of upcoming mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the remaining capacity reserved for non-EU rivals such as Starlink and Amazon’s LEO business, according to sources. The approach is expected to shape near-term market entry and competitive dynamics for satellite-to-mobile services.

2026-05-26T07:23:07.354525-07:00

EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

Breaking Defense

Exail’s fiber optic gyro inertial navigation positions GNSS-denied land forces for precision fires As counterspace threats and electronic warfare erode GPS utility, Exail highlights its Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG) inertial navigation as a stable “source of truth” for land maneuver and precision fires in GNSS-denied environments. The pitch links high-end stability to autonomous operation under jamming/spoofing pressure.

2026-05-26T07:22:17.661706-07:00

Exail’s fiber optic gyro inertial navigation positions GNSS-denied land forces for precision fires

Payload

Satellogic lands $18M+ defense persistent-monitoring contract after shifting to continuous surveillance capabilities Satellogic has secured an $18 million-plus defense-monitoring contract, marking the company’s first large agreement since its strategic shift toward persistent-monitoring capabilities. The award signals strengthening demand for continuously available defense-ready space monitoring rather than episodic collection.

2026-05-26T06:17:56.443303-07:00

Satellogic lands $18M+ defense persistent-monitoring contract after shifting to continuous surveillance capabilities

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Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B to build Space Data Network Backbone for LEO military communications

American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink high-speed Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

Open Cosmos targets a 2028 Europe broadband/IoT constellation after €170M+ in prior contracts

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign multi-year Ku-band capacity deal for inflight connectivity on EUTELSAT 10B

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