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SpaceX unveils commercial space-traffic coordination service with binding user conditions

SpaceX has launched a commercial space-traffic coordination service that offers deconfliction and coordination while imposing binding operational conditions on users. The move has drawn industry attention and praise for proactive traffic management, and could reshape operator responsibilities and norms for orbital data-sharing and maneuver authority.

2026-02-18T04:17:20.889336-08:00

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SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites

2026-02-16T01:00:31.482533-08:00

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Mapping 1 Million Orbital Routes to Prevent Satellite Collisions

2026-02-10T12:10:11.349986-08:00

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Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground

2026-02-13T03:09:20.217492-08:00

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EarthDaily constellation to enter commercial operations in Summer 2026 after May launch EarthDaily's imaging constellation will enter commercial operations in Summer 2026 after a May launch adding six satellites and further expansion later this year. The network will deliver daily, consistent global coverage, enabling higher-revisit commercial imagery and subscription services.

2026-02-19T06:33:11.843323-08:00

EarthDaily constellation to enter commercial operations in Summer 2026 after May launch

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Bahamas clears SpaceX to resume rocket landings after last year’s debris incident The Bahamas has completed required regulatory and environmental reviews and cleared SpaceX to resume rocket landings in its territory, authorizing a return to operations following a debris incident last year. The decision follows safety and operational assessments and lifts a prior local restriction on landings.

2026-02-18T11:13:19.634749-08:00

Bahamas clears SpaceX to resume rocket landings after last year’s debris incident

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SpaceX unveils commercial space-traffic coordination service with binding user conditions SpaceX has launched a commercial space-traffic coordination service that offers deconfliction and coordination while imposing binding operational conditions on users. The move has drawn industry attention and praise for proactive traffic management, and could reshape operator responsibilities and norms for orbital data-sharing and maneuver authority.

2026-02-18T04:17:20.889336-08:00

SpaceX unveils commercial space-traffic coordination service with binding user conditions

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SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites New analysis shows SpaceX is outpacing Chinese plans to field up to 203,000 proposed 'paper' satellites, underscoring a widening commercial and operational gap as Starlink's rapid deployments and a potential financing pivot accelerate U.S. constellation scale while China expands domestic launch capacity.

2026-02-16T01:00:31.482533-08:00

SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites

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Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground Megaconstellations are multiplying reentries as thousands of satellites reach end-of-life; incomplete burn-up can leave fragments that survive atmospheric reentry. If the ‘minimum lethal’ quantity of debris from a satellite does not vaporize, intact pieces could reach the ground, raising casualty, environmental and liability questions as deployments expand.

2026-02-13T03:09:20.217492-08:00

Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground

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The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter Ground-based astronomy faces growing threats from light pollution, industrial development and proliferating satellite constellations. Moving major observatories into space would protect observations of faint galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres. The article argues for accelerated investment in space telescopes, launch capacity and international policy coordination.

2026-02-12T06:33:36.281969-08:00

The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter

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How reusable launch vehicles will reshape the space economy — and Earthbound markets The move from single‑use rockets to routinely reusable boosters is altering the economics, cadence and risk calculus of access to orbit. Beyond lower marginal launch costs, reusability enables new business models, investment flows and infrastructure requirements — while prompting environmental and regulatory debates.

2026-02-11T06:02:22.347939-08:00

How reusable launch vehicles will reshape the space economy — and Earthbound markets

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Mapping 1 Million Orbital Routes to Prevent Satellite Collisions Researchers have mapped one million distinct orbital trajectories into an open dataset and visualization intended to improve collision-avoidance planning. The resource provides precomputed paths operators can use to accelerate conjunction assessment, plan avoidance maneuvers, and bolster situational awareness as crowded orbits multiply close approaches.

2026-02-10T12:10:11.349986-08:00

Mapping 1 Million Orbital Routes to Prevent Satellite Collisions

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SpaceX unveils commercial space-traffic coordination service with binding user conditions

SpaceX Outpacing China's Ambition for 203,000 'Paper' Satellites

Mapping 1 Million Orbital Routes to Prevent Satellite Collisions

Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground

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