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Axios • Colin Demarest, Thomas Novelly

Ukraine’s Starlink woes spur Europe to seek alternatives to Musk’s satellite network

Ukraine’s difficulties with Starlink are prompting European efforts to identify alternatives to the satellite communications service, as Kyiv emphasizes the national-security stakes of dependable connectivity in modern warfare. The search underscores the strategic importance of commercial satellite networks in conflict and Europe’s interest in other providers.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-10-28T02:17:37.348674-07:00
Satellite   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
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Universe Today • Laurence Tognetti

NASA Systems Engineering Team Details HWO Mission Architecture

By Universe Today: Finding an Earth-like world beyond the solar system is the Holy Grail of exoplanet research, and the field has experienced incredible technological advancements in searching for and identifying exoplanets since the first exoplanet was discovered in 1995.

2026-10-27T20:34:51.682097-07:00
FCC   Satellite   Project Kuiper   M&A   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

FCC clears Globalstar’s $11.5 billion sale to Amazon

By SpaceNews.com: The Federal Communications Commission has approved Amazon’s plans to buy U.S. satellite operator Globalstar for around $11.5 billion, clearing a key regulatory hurdle to fast-track its entry into the direct-to-device connectivity market.

Also: Via Satellite, Seeking Alpha and CNA
2026-10-27T12:45:40.967271-07:00
Satellite   Europe   ESA   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus   Thales  
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Airbus and Thales Contracted for 2 Galileo Satellites Each

By Via Satellite: The European Space Agency (ESA) awarded contracts this week to both Airbus and Thales Alenia Space contracts to build two additional Galileo satellites each to enhance the Galileo navigation system.

2026-10-27T12:55:19.221037-07:00
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Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo, Dana Hull, Kara Carlson

SpaceX and Tesla Turn to Boards Cozy With Musk to Mull a Merger

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk disclosed last week that SpaceX and Tesla’s boards had formed special committees to discuss a potential merger. Musk himself cannot interfere, he said, stressing that the special committees are composed of independent directors.

Also: Bloomberg Law and Seeking Alpha
2026-10-27T11:05:15.267676-07:00
Mars   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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Space.com • Michaela Musilova

How 'spacewalking' underwater made me feel like I was really in space

By Space.com: Analog Astronaut Commander and Aquanaut Michaela Musilova led underwater simulated “spacewalks” in low visibility to test astronaut safety and communication protocols during simulated space missions.

Also: NASA
2026-10-27T14:05:26.260222-07:00
defense   China   Satellite   Space Force   LEO   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — A new report by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) finds that China has tripled its fleet of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites since 2018 and continues to expand capabilities to detect, track and target US and allied forces on the ground and at sea.

Also: The Aviationist and spaceanddefense.io
2026-10-27T14:04:46.164958-07:00