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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

FCC clears Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar

The Federal Communications Commission approved Amazon Leo’s deal to acquire U.S. satellite operator Globalstar, removing a key regulatory hurdle for the roughly $11.5 billion transaction. Amazon says the acquisition will support a communications network spanning satellite broadband, 5G and direct-to-device connectivity, positioning the company to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.

Also: Via Satellite, Seeking Alpha and CNA
2026-10-27T12:45:40.967271-07:00
Mars   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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Space.com • Michaela Musilova

How 'spacewalking' underwater made me feel like I was really in space

By Space.com: Analog Astronaut Commander and Aquanaut Michaela Musilova led underwater simulated “spacewalks” in low visibility to test astronaut safety and communication protocols during simulated space missions.

Also: NASA
2026-10-27T14:05:26.260222-07:00
defense   China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — A new report by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) finds that China has tripled its fleet of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites since 2018 and continues to expand capabilities to detect, track and target US and allied forces on the ground and at sea.

Also: The Aviationist and The War Zone
2026-10-27T14:04:46.164958-07:00
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Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo, Dana Hull, Kara Carlson

SpaceX and Tesla Turn to Boards Cozy With Musk to Mull a Merger

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk disclosed last week that SpaceX and Tesla’s boards had formed special committees to discuss a potential merger. Musk himself cannot interfere, he said, stressing that the special committees are composed of independent directors.

Also: Bloomberg Law and Seeking Alpha
2026-10-27T11:05:15.267676-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 27, 1961: NASA launches Saturn I rocket on 1st test flight from Florida to set stage for the mighty Saturn V moon rocket

By Space.com: On Oct. 27, 1961, NASA launched the first test flight of its new Saturn I space launch vehicle. Here's why it mattered.

Also: astronomy.com
2026-10-27T07:05:26.474925-07:00
defense   Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Alberto Nardelli, Courtney McBride, Ellen Milligan, Natalia Drozdiak

Starlink Brinkmanship Is Driving Allies to Rethink US Reliance

By Bloomberg: European officials have intensified discussions about ways to reduce their reliance on the US and American defense contractors following the recent blame game around Ukraine’s Starlink restrictions, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: The Verge
2026-10-27T10:05:16.016878-07:00