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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FCC clears more C-band spectrum for 2025 5G auction while overhauling satellite licensing

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted July 22 to push satellite operators out of additional C-band spectrum for a 5G auction next year, and approved a satellite licensing overhaul designed to reduce regulatory burdens and accelerate the commercial space economy.

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2026-07-22T10:27:06.816588-07:00

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Iridium reports 5.8% subscriber growth and 4% Q2 revenue increase ahead of Rocket Lab purchase

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2026-07-22T07:58:10.720875-07:00

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Satellite tech boosts wildfire detection by increasing scanning frequency

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2026-07-22T07:26:35.865193-07:00

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NASA-supported RSGS robotic servicing mission heads to GEO as SpaceLogistics and commercial players advance in-space servicing a

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2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

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Bloomberg

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FCC clears more C-band spectrum for 2025 5G auction while overhauling satellite licensing The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted July 22 to push satellite operators out of additional C-band spectrum for a 5G auction next year, and approved a satellite licensing overhaul designed to reduce regulatory burdens and accelerate the commercial space economy.

2026-07-22T10:27:06.816588-07:00

FCC clears more C-band spectrum for 2025 5G auction while overhauling satellite licensing

Space Intel Report

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Iridium reports 5.8% subscriber growth and 4% Q2 revenue increase ahead of Rocket Lab purchase Iridium Communications says that in the three months ended June 30, total revenue rose 4% and subscriber count increased 5.8%, with gains across nearly all service lines. The update comes on the eve of the company’s agreed acquisition by Rocket Lab.

2026-07-22T07:58:10.720875-07:00

Iridium reports 5.8% subscriber growth and 4% Q2 revenue increase ahead of Rocket Lab purchase

Bloomberg

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Satellite tech boosts wildfire detection by increasing scanning frequency A new satellite sensing approach is set to detect wildfires earlier by increasing scanning frequency over fire-prone regions. The earlier alerts aim to give communities more time to respond, improving situational awareness and enabling faster coordination of suppression and evacuation actions.

2026-07-22T07:26:35.865193-07:00

Satellite tech boosts wildfire detection by increasing scanning frequency

Payload

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Space economy hits $686B globally, with growth trajectory highlighted in Space Foundation data The Space Foundation’s latest reporting breaks down the global space economy at $686B and outlines its growth trajectory. The update provides a consolidated view of the sector’s scale and direction, useful for benchmarking investment plans and capacity across space segments.

2026-07-22T06:11:42.257583-07:00

Space economy hits $686B globally, with growth trajectory highlighted in Space Foundation data

SpaceNews.com

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NASA-supported RSGS robotic servicing mission heads to GEO as SpaceLogistics and commercial players advance in-space servicing a A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched NASA-supported RSGS payload aboard the MRV spacecraft; the Mission Robotic Vehicle is now en route to geosynchronous orbit to conduct robotic servicing. Separately, SpaceLogistics’ MRV-1 and mission extension pods reached orbit for GEO servicing, while multiple commercial sea-launch/rideshare payloads deployed satellites via Gravity-1.

2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

NASA-supported RSGS robotic servicing mission heads to GEO as SpaceLogistics and commercial players advance in-space servicing a

SpaceNews.com

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Gravity-1 sea launch off Shanghai puts 9 satellites into orbit

2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

Gravity-1 sea launch off Shang

SpaceWatch Global

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Poland signs with the European Commission to contribute to IRIS2, planning 12 constellation satellites Poland’s Marcin Kierwiński and Andrius Kubilius signed an agreement with the European Commission for Poland’s participation in building the IRIS2 satellite constellation. The country will deliver 12 IRIS2 constellation satellites as part of the EU program’s planned network expansion.

2026-07-22T01:24:41.449113-07:00

Poland signs with the European Commission to contribute to IRIS2, planning 12 constellation satellites

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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

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