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Starlink, Deutsche Telekom to roll out Direct‑to‑Cell mobile service in Europe as Starlink upgrades go live ahead of SpaceX IPO

SpaceX’s Starlink will partner with Deutsche Telekom to launch a Direct‑to‑Cell satellite mobile service across Europe, targeting commercial service in 2028. The announcement follows activation of upgraded Direct‑to‑Cell capabilities in 2026 as SpaceX advances product lines ahead of a planned IPO.

2026-03-02T06:28:03.787156-08:00

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Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers

2026-03-02T06:12:28.597132-08:00

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Starpath launches 'Starlight Air' ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels

2026-03-02T05:56:56.998191-08:00

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Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy

2026-03-02T04:14:08.638390-08:00

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Starlink, Deutsche Telekom to roll out Direct‑to‑Cell mobile service in Europe as Starlink upgrades go live ahead of SpaceX IPO SpaceX’s Starlink will partner with Deutsche Telekom to launch a Direct‑to‑Cell satellite mobile service across Europe, targeting commercial service in 2028. The announcement follows activation of upgraded Direct‑to‑Cell capabilities in 2026 as SpaceX advances product lines ahead of a planned IPO.

2026-03-02T06:28:03.787156-08:00

Starlink, Deutsche Telekom to roll out Direct‑to‑Cell mobile service in Europe as Starlink upgrades go live ahead of SpaceX IPO

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Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers Developers pursuing orbital data centers say hardware performance is largely solved; the bottleneck has shifted to supply chains—component shortages, long lead times and manufacturing complexity—that are delaying deployments, raising costs and stretching timelines for commercial and state-backed efforts to host cloud and AI compute in orbit.

2026-03-02T06:12:28.597132-08:00

Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers

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Starpath launches 'Starlight Air' ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels Starpath Space today unveiled Starlight Air, a new line of ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels the company says are far lighter than anything on the market. The product is presented as a high‑specific‑power photovoltaic option for space applications seeking reduced mass and simplified integration.

2026-03-02T05:56:56.998191-08:00

Starpath launches 'Starlight Air' ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels

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Austria commissions first military satellite to counter GNSS interference Austria is preparing to launch its first military satellite to detect and counter interference with GPS and other GNSS services. The program aims to protect positioning, navigation and timing capabilities from jamming and spoofing, reflecting broader European efforts to harden sovereign PNT and space resilience.

2026-03-02T05:53:49.486450-08:00

Austria commissions first military satellite to counter GNSS interference

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NewOrbit wins SPRIND validation contract to assess mission operations in Very Low Earth Orbit NewOrbit has been awarded a SPRIND validation contract to examine mission operations and the breakthrough innovation potential of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). The evaluation will study operational concepts and capability implications for commercial and government satellite applications.

2026-03-02T04:35:20.996358-08:00

NewOrbit wins SPRIND validation contract to assess mission operations in Very Low Earth Orbit

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Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy The U.S. Space Force is reassessing its satellite ground‑station strategy, reviewing how it designs, procures and operates ground infrastructure that supports military and national‑security space capabilities. The review aims to align shore‑side architecture with evolving satellite constellations, data‑relay concepts and commercial service models.

2026-03-02T04:14:08.638390-08:00

Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy

Universe Today

Validated forecasting system could give up to a year's warning for major solar storms In early February the Sun unleashed six X‑class flares in four days, including an X8.1 — the strongest in years. Scientists say a new forecasting system, retrospectively validated by eruptions identified only after the forecasts, could give up to a year’s warning of major solar storms.

2026-03-02T01:55:24.175091-08:00

Validated forecasting system could give up to a year's warning for major solar storms

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ESA launches €100m initiative to accelerate satellite–mobile convergence On March 2 the European Space Agency announced up to €100 million (about $118m) to fund projects that accelerate convergence between satellite and terrestrial mobile communications. The programme will support technology demonstrations and early deployments to speed multi‑orbit, low‑latency integration with mobile networks.

2026-03-02T00:12:37.051371-08:00

ESA launches €100m initiative to accelerate satellite–mobile convergence

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Starlink, Deutsche Telekom to roll out Direct‑to‑Cell mobile service in Europe as Starlink upgrades go live ahead of SpaceX IPO

Supply chains, not hardware, are the bottleneck for space-based data centers

Starpath launches 'Starlight Air' ultra‑thin, ultra‑light space solar panels

Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy

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