Space.comMike Wall

SpaceX launches EchoStar XXV — a 15,000‑lb TV satellite for Dish on its 30th mission of the year

SpaceX launched EchoStar XXV, a roughly 15,000‑lb direct‑broadcast television satellite for Dish Network. EchoStar XXV is intended to beam TV signals directly to Dish subscribers across the U.S., and the flight represented SpaceX's 30th mission of the year, highlighting the company's rapid launch cadence.

2026-03-09T22:58:11.049751-07:00
NASAAbbey Interrante

NASA’s Van Allen Probe A Expected to Re‑Enter Earth’s Atmosphere After Nearly 14 Years

By NASA: NASA’s Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere almost 14 years after launch. From 2012 to 2019, the spacecraft and its twin, Van Allen.

2026-03-09T13:13:21.963557-07:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B de Selding

EchoStar’s Ergen backs $1-trillion-plus SpaceX valuation; NSIL sues for contract breach

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — EchoStar Corp. Chairman Charles W. Ergen covered SpaceX with praise in September….

2026-03-09T13:41:17.204792-07:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Designing Next‑Generation GEO Satellites: Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk on Flexible Payloads and Sovereign Space

By Via Satellite: Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk joins On Orbit to talk about the company’s cutting edge payload technology how its approach to smaller, more flexible GEO satellites fits in with the issue of sovereign space.

2026-03-09T13:53:00.218450-07:00