Satellite LEO Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Lynk Global and Anterix win FCC experimental license for satellite direct-to-device tests in 900 MHz spectrum

Lynk Global secured FCC approval to run experimental tests of its satellite direct-to-device (D2D) network over Anterix’s licensed 900 MHz broadband spectrum in the United States, targeting enterprise communications for critical infrastructure sectors. The trial is positioned as a proof point for terrestrial-spectrum reuse with satellite-enabled connectivity.

Also: Via Satellite and Satellite Evolution

2026-05-19T06:10:13.907601-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vast Launches Satellite Bus Business Line

By Payload: The commercial space station company announced this morning that it would start selling satellite buses, specifically targeting the low-cost, high-volume, high-power niche for missions from comms, to EO, to national-security programs.

Also: Ars Technica and SpaceNews.com

2026-05-19T06:03:59.513891-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

“Autonomous Human Spaceflight is Not a Luxury,” Says ESA Chief

By European Spaceflight: ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher has called on Europe to develop an autonomous human spaceflight capability.

2026-05-19T07:54:42.246339-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Portal Space taps Quindar for ground mission support of its maneuvering spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Quindar, a Denver-based startup specializing in satellite ground systems, said it signed an agreement with Portal Space Systems to provide mission management services for upcoming missions involving maneuverable spacecraft.

2026-05-19T07:26:05.975208-07:00

M&A Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial

By Payload: York Space Systems’ ($YSS) M&A team is having a busy year.

Also: Defense Daily and satnews.com

2026-05-19T06:03:59.792411-07:00

Leadership NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Anderson confirmed as NASA deputy administrator

By SpaceNews.com: The U.S. Senate confirmed Matt Anderson on May 18 as NASA’s deputy administrator, the second-in-command of the space agency.

Also: Space Policy Online and nasawatch.com

2026-05-19T02:39:56.889170-07:00

Satellite Africa

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Africa's New Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) to Support Timely Weather-based Decision-Making

By SpaceWatch Global: The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) was launched yesterday, strengthening nowcasting capabilities across Africa.

Also: Satellite Evolution

2026-05-19T01:23:41.112927-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Micah Maidenberg

Contractor Dies at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility in Texas

By Wall Street Journal: Workplace accident came days before the Elon Musk-led company plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket.

Also: Bloomberg and TechCrunch

2026-05-18T14:54:56.974199-07:00

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Lynk Global and Anterix win FCC experimental license for satellite direct-to-device tests in 900 MHz spectrum

Vast Launches Satellite Bus Business Line

“Autonomous Human Spaceflight is Not a Luxury,” Says ESA Chief

Portal Space taps Quindar for ground mission support of its maneuvering spacecraft

York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial

Anderson confirmed as NASA deputy administrator

Africa's New Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) to Support Timely Weather-based Decision-Making

Contractor Dies at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility in Texas

“Autonomous Human Spaceflight is Not a Luxury,” Says ESA Chief

Portal Space taps Quindar for ground mission support of its maneuvering spacecraft

Lynk and Anterix get FCC nod to test satellite D2D for private utility networks

York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial

Vast Launches Satellite Bus Business Line

Anderson confirmed as NASA deputy administrator

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European imaging companies step in to fill warzone gap

Four NASA payloads to fly on Astrolab’s first lunar rover

Maritime connectivity provider KVH: Starlink, OneWeb now 45% of revenue, vs 30% a year ago; 3,100 units shipped in Q1

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House appropriations bill would restore funding for TraCSS civil space traffic management system

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