Satellite ATC Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Bloomberg • Joe Wertz

UK watchdog: nation unprepared for severe solar storms that could disrupt power, aviation and communications

A UK government watchdog warns Britain is not fully prepared for a severe solar storm — a geomagnetic event that could disrupt power grids, air travel and mobile networks and inflict billions of pounds in economic damage. The report highlights gaps in resilience, coordination and contingency planning.

2026-03-19T18:09:47.096843-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin proposes orbital data‑center constellation of up to 51,600 satellites

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin is the latest company to propose an orbital data center system, filing plans for a constellation of up to 51,600 satellites.

Also: PCMag

2026-03-19T16:52:22.237114-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space Boeing NASA

Bloomberg • Ed Ludlow, Julie Johnsson, Loren Grush

NASA Elevates SpaceX Starship for Lunar-Orbit Propulsion, Reducing Boeing’s Role

By Bloomberg: NASA is revising its moon-landing plans, reducing Boeing Co.’s role while elevating SpaceX’s Starship rocket to do the job of propelling astronauts to lunar orbit, people familiar with the matter said.

Also: douglasmmessier.substack.com and Bloomberg Law

2026-03-19T11:38:50.690926-07:00

Satellite Europe ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Mike Wall

Europe's Proba‑3 solar‑eclipse satellite back in contact after month‑long silence

By Space.com: "Hearing back from the Coronagraph is amazing news.".

Also: ESA

2026-03-19T13:09:43.220567-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Earns 2025 Collier Trophy

By Flying Magazine: Blue Ghost is the first commercial lunar lander to successfully touch down and operate on the moon.

Also: AeroTime

2026-03-19T09:04:05.103573-07:00

Satellite Space Force Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare capabilities accelerate

By Ars Technica: Where we are today in space warfare is very similar to where air superiority was in the 1930s.".

2026-03-19T12:55:34.770314-07:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Spire Aims for 50% Revenue Growth in 2026 After Divesting Maritime Unit and Paying Down Debt

By Via Satellite: After divesting its maritime business and paying down its debt in 2025, Spire Global has set a large revenue growth target for 2026 of 50%, CEO Theresa Condor told investors.

2026-03-19T12:49:02.359152-07:00

Satellite Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Eutelsat CEO Fallacher Talks OneWeb Gen 2, Global Competition, and Sovereign Demand

By Via Satellite: Eutelsat Group CEO Jean-François Fallacher has been in the job almost a year now. He has joined Eutelsat at an interesting time in its history as it looks.

2026-03-19T12:39:14.672242-07:00

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