Satellite   LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   NASA  
Payload • Victoria Woodburn

NASA awards SpaceX Starlink contract for Artemis III laser communications in LEO

NASA has selected SpaceX to deliver laser communications capabilities for the Artemis III mission using Starlink. The contract supports ship-to-ship communications in low Earth orbit, aiming to improve how Earth-based observers view and monitor planned in-orbit activity in the 2027 timeframe.

2026-07-17T05:58:32.578049-07:00
Satellite   BizAv   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Mobile satcom terminal & service provider Ovzon reports double-digit rev, EBITDA increase, still considering 2nd satellite

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Swedish satellite operator and mobile satcom terminal manufacturer Ovzon reported a 48% increase in revenue and a 38% increase in EBITDA for the three months ending June 30 compared to a year ago, with operating profit and cash flow also posting substantial increases.

Also: marketforecast.com
2026-07-17T04:45:24.393807-07:00
Leadership   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • Courtney Rozen

SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

By Reuters: U.S. Small Business ​Administration head Kelly Loeffler multiplied the value of her investment in Elon Musk's SpaceX after she was nominated for the ‌job, earning millions of dollars from the company's record initial public offering, a Reuters review of her financial disclosures showed.

Also: CNA
2026-07-17T03:27:17.334873-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Samantha Mathewson

Are we underestimating the threat of solar storms? A 'once-in-a-thousand-year' disaster is worth considering, scientists say

By Space.com: A new study suggests the most extreme solar storms to strike Earth could have greater impacts on satellites, power grids and communications than previously thought.

2026-07-17T03:10:03.859346-07:00
ISS   Europe   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
NASA • Lauren E. Low

NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

By NASA: The Republic of Serbia signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 69th nation to join a large community of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-07-16T15:50:51.949598-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

AST SpaceMobile Discloses Delays to Launch Campaign, Explores Vertical Integration

By Via Satellite: AST SpaceMobile has pushed back the expected timing of its launch campaign to early 2027, the company disclosed this week. The company also launched a share sale to raise $1 billion, mentioning it may consider vertical integration in launch.

2026-07-16T13:50:47.084854-07:00