SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

NGSO operators form new industry association—SpaceX stays out

Amazon and several other non-geostationary satellite operators have launched a trade association to represent the fast-growing NGSO market. SpaceX, despite operating the largest NGSO constellation, is notably absent, underscoring how competitive dynamics and governance choices are shaping industry representation.

2026-06-24T03:02:43.430370-07:00
SpaceWatch GlobalGuest Author

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: ILA 2026 - German Leadership Steps Up

By SpaceWatch Global: At ILA Berlin 2026, Germany showcased growing influence across space, defence, and industry. Is the centre of gravity in European space beginning to shift?.

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00
NASA SpaceflightEleanor Day

Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions

By NASA Spaceflight: This week’s launch manifest includes six orbital launches worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch since 2021. SpaceX dominates the schedule with three Starlink missions, the Starfall demonstration mission, and the SXM-11 mission — all of which are to fly on Falcon 9.

2026-06-23T15:56:16.748582-07:00
PayloadJacqueline Feldscher

NASA Watchdog: Launch Infrastructure Nearing Capacity

By Payload: NASA’s launch facilities will likely reach capacity by the end of the decade as the number of commercial launches continues to skyrocket, according to a report from the space agency’s inspector general released Monday.

2026-06-23T10:40:51.132030-07:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B. de Selding

Starlink to EU Commission: The US respects ITU priority filings on mobile satellite spectrum. You should, too

By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS — SpaceX Starlink asked European regulators to justify their planned allocation of S-band mobile satellite spectrum given SpaceX’s pending $20-billion purchase of EchoStar’s S-band portfolio, which has global priority at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

2026-06-23T11:40:31.240577-07:00