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Space.com • Robert Lea

JWST observations reveal a distorted atmosphere and gemstone-forming clouds on scorching exoplanets

Two studies are sharpening the picture of extreme exoplanet atmospheres. University of Bristol researchers report that a scorching world’s atmosphere is shaped like a deformed sphere, not a circle; separately, JWST data revealed clues to gemstones in the clouds of a blisteringly hot planet described as having a marshmallow-like consistency.

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

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

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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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.

1 Source

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

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

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

By Via Satellite: As Europe plans to reserve a portion of its mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum authorization for European operators, a European think tank argues it should go further and maximize European control across the space segment as well.

1 Source

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

Satellite NASA

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

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DefenseNews.com

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

By DefenseNews.com: Iridium discusses satellite communications that keep soldiers and unmanned systems connected, along with navigation technology for GPS-disrupted environments.

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2026-10-16T11:05:31.890558-07:00

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

JWST observations reveal a distorted atmosphere and gemstone-forming clouds on scorching exoplanets

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

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

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

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

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

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

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

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

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

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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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