Satellite   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Julian Dossett

ISRO study links the Sun’s 11-year cycle to faster orbital decay and more frequent debris re-entries

An ISRO-led analysis finds that stronger solar activity—peaking near the 11-year sunspot cycle—accelerates orbital loss for low-Earth-orbit debris, causing older dead satellites to fall faster to Earth. The result is relevant for fuel planning and collision-risk assessments in congested orbits.

Also: ScienceNews and indiatoday.in
2026-05-06T03:55:29.858985-07:00
Satellite   AI   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
techfundingnews.com • Sofia Chesnokova

LiveEO lands €28M from b2venture, EIC, Helantic for satellite constellation

By techfundingnews.com: Berlin space tech LiveEO raises €28M from b2ventures, the EIC, and defense VC Helantic to expand its AI satellite platform into dual-use defense and launch its own constellation.

2026-05-06T02:29:46.887284-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Telesat: Lightspeed constellation on track, user terminals & gateways included; $1.7B debt maturity in December unresolved

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite fleet operator Telesat said its declining GEO-satellite division has enough cash to manage the business in 2026 but not enough to refinance $1.7 billion in debt coming due starting in December.

Also: SpaceQ, Via Satellite and SpaceWatch Africa
2026-05-05T12:47:40.197143-07:00