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Satellite Europe Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

France clears Globalstar to deploy 54 next-generation direct-to-device satellites

France has authorized U.S.-based Globalstar to launch and operate a 54-satellite next-generation constellation designed for direct-to-device connectivity. The company aims to begin deploying the satellites next year, marking a regulatory step toward expanding its space-based service.

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2026-11-09T08:49:03.422293-08:00

AI Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

SpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official says

By Ars Technica: Grok analyzing the same video is 99.9 percent perfect.".

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2026-11-09T08:19:03.828070-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

UK Government Investment Secures More Than 25% Stake in SaxaVord

By European Spaceflight: The UK Government has secured a stake of more than 25% in SaxaVord Spaceport following the completion of a £30 million investment.

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2026-11-09T07:04:50.246075-08:00

defense Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space on Telesat Lightspeed delay and how it's positioning itself to win US and European military satellite business

By Space Intel Report: BALI, Indonesia — MDA Space said the delayed delivery of two Pathfinder satellites to prove out the Telesat Lightspeed constellation will have no financial effect on MDA’s work as Lightspeed satellite prime contractor and declined to specify exactly what caused the delay.

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2026-11-09T08:54:59.287294-08:00

Satellite

SpaceNews.com

CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

By SpaceNews.com: Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association today released Connecting the World: Unlocking the Potential of Satellite Connectivity , a new report examining how satellite technology can expand internet access, strengthen emergency communications, and drive economic growth.

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2026-11-09T06:00:40.327811-08:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Planet books launches with Stoke Space

By SpaceNews.com: Earth observation company Planet announced a launch deal with Stoke Space as part of efforts to diversify access to space for its imaging spacecraft.

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2026-11-09T06:00:43.410367-08:00

North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Policy & International Cooperation

Payload • Elizabeth Howell

Canada’s Medium-Lift Rocket Ambitions Confirmed In Budget

By Payload: Canada will upgrade its rockets as part of its Launch the North initiative, which is aiming to support sovereign rockets flying from at least two new spaceports.

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2026-11-09T05:35:02.442641-08:00

Satellite

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control

By Space.com: The world's first voice command of a satellite saw an experimental European spacecraft play the iconic video game 'Doom' after operators spoke to it from Earth.

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2026-11-09T03:05:50.839670-08:00

France clears Globalstar to deploy 54 next-generation direct-to-device satellites

SpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official says

UK Government Investment Secures More Than 25% Stake in SaxaVord

MDA Space on Telesat Lightspeed delay and how it's positioning itself to win US and European military satellite business

CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

Planet books launches with Stoke Space

Canada’s Medium-Lift Rocket Ambitions Confirmed In Budget

Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control

MDA Space on Telesat Lightspeed delay and how it's positioning itself to win US and European military satellite business

Globalstar approved to deploy next-gen direct-to-device constellation

SpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official says

UK Government Investment Secures More Than 25% Stake in SaxaVord

CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

Planet books launches with Stoke Space

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