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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Northrop Grumman touts space-surveillance experience as Space Force opens in-orbit monitoring to new competitors

Northrop Grumman is emphasizing its longstanding role in military space surveillance as the U.S. Space Force opens the in-orbit surveillance market to newer companies. The shift introduces competition in a mission area where established defense contractors bring experience, while new entrants seek a share of emerging government demand.

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

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

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.

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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

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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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

4 Sources

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

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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

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

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

2026-10-16T03:05:19.152591-07:00

Northrop Grumman touts space-surveillance experience as Space Force opens in-orbit monitoring to new competitors

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

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

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

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

Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

SpaceX proposing sharp increase in Starship launches from Texas

Blue Origin plans $330 million Florida expansion to ramp New Glenn launches

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

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

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

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

A Bruising Battle Awaits Musk and SpaceX in Mobile Services

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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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