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

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

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Workforce & Skills Development

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

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

NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Super Heavy Block 3 the Booster of the Future

By NASA Spaceflight: The first stage of Starship, the Super Heavy booster, has already undergone many changes during its development. This most recent design change, from Block 1/2 boosters to Block 3, is by far the biggest leap.

2026-05-18T11:40:01.640804-07:00

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Mike Gruss

European imaging companies step in to fill warzone gap

By SpaceNews.com: MILAN – As U.S. satellite imagery companies have pulled back from sharing visuals of Iran and the broader area around the Gulf conflict, European Earth-observation firms are moving to fill the vacuum.

2026-05-18T12:45:23.503864-07:00

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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

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

Super Heavy Block 3 the Booster of the Future

European imaging companies step in to fill warzone gap

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

York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial