Satellite   LEO   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Eutelsat reports Q1 revenue jump as OneWeb-backed LEO growth offsets weaker US government demand; OneWeb revenue up 65%

Eutelsat says revenue for the three months ended March 31 rose 11.8% from government business, as demand for military-related capacity outpaced slack in US government spending. OneWeb revenue increased 65% in Q1, helping lift overall results, while Eutelsat’s LEO scale continues to offset declines in video-related activity.

Also: CNA
2026-05-13T05:23:24.336537-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   NASA  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly

By Space.com: SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.

Also: Space Policy Online, douglasmmessier.substack.com and 4 more
2026-05-12T16:06:20.743251-07:00
ISS   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

SpaceX CRS-34 resupply mission to ISS delayed 24 hours

By NASA Spaceflight: Just over two weeks after Progress MS-34 docked to the Station, the ISS is set to receive a new visiting vehicle loaded with cargo.

Also: NASA, talkoftitusville.com and spacecoastdaily.com
2026-05-12T13:58:25.987638-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

FCC approves SpaceX spectrum deal with $2.4 billion escrow condition

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX has the FCC’s blessing to buy EchoStar spectrum to improve direct-to-device services in the United States, subject to a $2.4 billion escrow tied to disputes over the seller’s abandoned terrestrial 5G network buildout.

2026-05-12T16:35:38.746696-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Negotiations on Iris2 constellation cost, schedule, performance need 'a few more weeks,' SES and Eutelsat say

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Satellite fleet operators SES and Eutelsat said negotiations on the final cost, configuration and schedule of Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity constellation will require several weeks of additional work before being finalized with the European Commission.

2026-05-12T16:35:28.169022-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

AST SpaceMobile Confirms Target for 45 BlueBirds This Year, Despite Blue Origin Launch Failure

By Via Satellite: AST SpaceMobile still expects to have 45 BlueBird satellites in orbit this year despite the recent failure on a Blue Origin launch. CEO Abel Avellan told investors on Monday that it is preparing to launch with SpaceX in mid-June, in mission that will launch three BlueBird satellites.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Business Wire and seraphim.vc
2026-05-12T14:01:37.740391-07:00