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British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

British Airways is now allowing passengers to make and receive voice and video calls on all aircraft equipped with its fast, free Starlink-powered in-flight Wi‑Fi, extending the earlier, limited rollout. The policy applies on flights to the US as well as the rest of BA’s Starlink-enabled network.

2026-05-06T05:29:29.049922-07:00

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Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators

2026-05-06T05:16:10.794239-07:00

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Scout Space closes $18M Series A to expand orbital tracking tech for space-domain awareness

2026-05-06T05:16:11.076145-07:00

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ISRO study links the Sun’s 11-year cycle to faster orbital decay and more frequent debris re-entries

2026-05-06T03:55:29.858985-07:00

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying The UK is considering whether to rejoin the EU’s airline satnav scheme following lobbying by airlines. The decision would determine how UK aircraft navigation services align with EU aviation standards and the commercial/regulatory terms carriers face for equipped operations.

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

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Astranis raises $300M Series E, valuing the space connectivity startup at $2.8B Astranis, a space-based communications provider, has raised a $300 million Series E co-led by Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin Templeton, according to a source close to the deal. The round values the company at $2.8 billion, signaling sustained investor appetite for satellite connectivity businesses.

2026-05-06T06:12:27.785485-07:00

Astranis raises $300M Series E, valuing the space connectivity startup at $2.8B

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu British Airways is now allowing passengers to make and receive voice and video calls on all aircraft equipped with its fast, free Starlink-powered in-flight Wi‑Fi, extending the earlier, limited rollout. The policy applies on flights to the US as well as the rest of BA’s Starlink-enabled network.

2026-05-06T05:29:29.049922-07:00

British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

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Scout Space closes $18M Series A to expand orbital tracking tech for space-domain awareness Denver-based Scout Space, focused on space domain awareness, has closed an $18 million Series A round to expand its orbital tracking technology, the company said May 6. The funding underscores continued capital flow into space situational awareness capabilities.

2026-05-06T05:16:11.076145-07:00

Scout Space closes $18M Series A to expand orbital tracking tech for space-domain awareness

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Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators Recent strikes targeting cloud facilities and satellite ground infrastructure are intensifying concerns that critical space-network assets are becoming deliberate targets in modern conflict. The shift underlines how vulnerability at the ground segment can degrade imagery, satcom, and allied operational tempo—even when space assets remain intact.

2026-05-06T05:16:10.794239-07:00

Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators

Space.com

ISRO study links the Sun’s 11-year cycle to faster orbital decay and more frequent debris re-entries An ISRO-led analysis finds that stronger solar activity—peaking near the 11-year sunspot cycle—accelerates orbital loss for low-Earth-orbit debris, causing older dead satellites to fall faster to Earth. The result is relevant for fuel planning and collision-risk assessments in congested orbits.

2026-05-06T03:55:29.858985-07:00

ISRO study links the Sun’s 11-year cycle to faster orbital decay and more frequent debris re-entries

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LiveEO raises €28M to scale AI geospatial intelligence and launch its own dual-use satellite constellation Berlin-based geospatial intelligence startup LiveEO closed its first series round, raising more than €28 million led by b2ventures with the EIC and defense VC Helantic participating. The funding is intended to expand its civil infrastructure monitoring business and support a dual-use defense effort, alongside plans to launch a dedicated constellation.

2026-05-06T02:29:46.887284-07:00

LiveEO raises €28M to scale AI geospatial intelligence and launch its own dual-use satellite constellation

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Viasat to launch in-flight connectivity “quality metrics” framework beyond raw network speed Viasat says inflight connectivity performance should be measured using quality metrics—not speed alone—as airline expectations evolve. The company is preparing to launch a satcom “in-flight quality metrics” approach intended to better describe user experience and service performance for onboard Wi‑Fi procurement and operations.

2026-05-06T01:35:19.736368-07:00

Viasat to launch in-flight connectivity “quality metrics” framework beyond raw network speed

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British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators

Scout Space closes $18M Series A to expand orbital tracking tech for space-domain awareness

ISRO study links the Sun’s 11-year cycle to faster orbital decay and more frequent debris re-entries

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