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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

ESPI urges Europe to extend MSS spectrum controls to the space segment

As Europe considers reserving part of its mobile satellite services spectrum authorization for European operators, the European Space Policy Institute says the approach should go further. It argues that Europe should maximize its control over the space segment as well, making strategic autonomy a central consideration in spectrum policy.

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2026-10-16T12:54:39.760852-07:00

Satellite Middle East

Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

By Satellite Evolution: Satellite Evolution Group 1 hour ago 2 min read Arqiva has announced a landmark agreement with Gulfsat, a leading Kuwaiti communications company and regional satellite operator, marking a significant expansion of Arqiva’s presence in the Middle East.

Also: Via Satellite and satelliteprome.com

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2026-10-16T10:28:09.227856-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman is pointing to its longstanding role in military space surveillance as newer companies compete for a share of the market.

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2026-10-16T14:50:39.743885-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will always be accused of playing regulatory catch-up on satellite technologies that are moving faster than ever.

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2026-10-16T11:55:34.415423-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

By Via Satellite: CesiumAstro plans to expand to Florida with an announcement this week to build an engineering and manufacturing facility in Melbourne on the Space Coast.

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2026-10-16T11:35:20.672628-07:00

JWST Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Robert Lea

Scientists find 'gemstones' in atmosphere of bizarre, scorching-hot 'marshmallow' exoplanet

By Space.com: Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have unravelled some of the secrets of a bizarre, blisteringly hot exoplanet that has the consistency of marshmallow.

Also: astrobiology.com, scitechdaily.com and zmescience.com

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2026-10-16T11:05:33.362520-07:00

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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space

By Space.com: On Oct. 16, 1975, NASA launched the first operational GOES weather satellite. Here's why it mattered.

Also: gao.gov

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2026-10-16T11:05:34.167896-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

By Universe Today: Years ago, astronomers spotted a strange radio formation beyond the Zone of Avoidance. The formation resembles a treble clef, a symbol in musical notation, and the nickname has stuck.

Also: Space.com

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2026-10-16T08:36:09.310024-07:00

ESPI urges Europe to extend MSS spectrum controls to the space segment

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

Scientists find 'gemstones' in atmosphere of bizarre, scorching-hot 'marshmallow' exoplanet

On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

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Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

How Iridium Is Helping the Army Stay Connected Beyond Line of Sight

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Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

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