Satellite Europe Commercial Space

CNBC • Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Starlink, Deutsche Telekom to roll out Direct‑to‑Cell mobile service in Europe as Starlink upgrades go live ahead of SpaceX IPO

SpaceX’s Starlink will partner with Deutsche Telekom to launch a Direct‑to‑Cell satellite mobile service across Europe, targeting commercial service in 2028. The announcement follows activation of upgraded Direct‑to‑Cell capabilities in 2026 as SpaceX advances product lines ahead of a planned IPO.

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2026-03-02T06:28:03.787156-08:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Ex‑NASA Chief Turned ULA Lobbyist Pushes Legislation to Curb SpaceX Funding

By Ars Technica: America succeeds in space when American companies compete.

2026-03-02T06:53:21.942552-08:00

Satellite Supply Chain Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • John David Callison, Joseph Minafra

Hardware is no longer the problem holding back space-based data centers

By SpaceNews.com: Hardware is no longer the problem holding back space-based data centers — the supply chain is.

2026-03-02T06:12:28.597132-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Starpath Unveils 'Starlight Air' Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Light Space Solar Panels

By Payload: Starpath Space launched a new line of space solar panels today—called Starlight Air—which claim to be far lighter than anything on the market.

2026-03-02T05:56:56.998191-08:00

Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy.

2026-03-02T04:14:08.638390-08:00

ArianeGroup Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

MaiaSpace Pushes Inaugural Launch of Maia Rocket to 2027

By European Spaceflight: ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has pushed back the expected launch date for the inaugural flight of its rocket to 2027.

2026-03-02T02:51:54.573555-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NewOrbit Wins SPRIND Validation Contract for Potential Mission Operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

By SpaceWatch Global: NewOrbit has won a SPRIND validation contract to examine the breakthrough innovation potential of Very Low Earth Orbit.

2026-03-02T04:35:20.996358-08:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Validated forecasting system could give up to a year's warning of major solar storms

By Universe Today: In the first four days of February this year the Sun unleashed six powerful X-class flares in rapid succession including an X8.1 that was the strongest in several years.

2026-03-02T01:55:24.175091-08:00

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