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Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Arqiva expands Middle East satellite business with Gulfsat services agreement

Arqiva has struck a satellite services deal with Kuwait-based operator Gulfsat, extending its reach in the Middle East market. Gulfsat selected Arqiva for its global connectivity, European uplink capabilities, Tier-4-graded UK infrastructure and operational expertise; the articles provide no financial or service-volume details.

Also: Via Satellite and satelliteprome.com

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2026-10-16T10:28:09.227856-07:00

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

By Via Satellite: As Europe plans to reserve a portion of its mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum authorization for European operators, a European think tank argues it should go further and maximize European control across the space segment as well.

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2026-10-16T12:54:39.760852-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will always be accused of playing regulatory catch-up on satellite technologies that are moving faster than ever.

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2026-10-16T11:55:34.415423-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

By Via Satellite: CesiumAstro plans to expand to Florida with an announcement this week to build an engineering and manufacturing facility in Melbourne on the Space Coast.

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2026-10-16T11:35:20.672628-07:00

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Space.com • Robert Lea

Scientists find 'gemstones' in atmosphere of bizarre, scorching-hot 'marshmallow' exoplanet

By Space.com: Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have unravelled some of the secrets of a bizarre, blisteringly hot exoplanet that has the consistency of marshmallow.

Also: astrobiology.com, scitechdaily.com and zmescience.com

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2026-10-16T11:05:33.362520-07:00

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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space

By Space.com: On Oct. 16, 1975, NASA launched the first operational GOES weather satellite. Here's why it mattered.

Also: gao.gov

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2026-10-16T11:05:34.167896-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

How Iridium Is Helping the Army Stay Connected Beyond Line of Sight

By DefenseNews.com: Iridium discusses satellite communications that keep soldiers and unmanned systems connected, along with navigation technology for GPS-disrupted environments.

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2026-10-16T11:05:31.890558-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

By Universe Today: Years ago, astronomers spotted a strange radio formation beyond the Zone of Avoidance. The formation resembles a treble clef, a symbol in musical notation, and the nickname has stuck.

Also: Space.com

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2026-10-16T08:36:09.310024-07:00

Arqiva expands Middle East satellite business with Gulfsat services agreement

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

Scientists find 'gemstones' in atmosphere of bizarre, scorching-hot 'marshmallow' exoplanet

On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space

How Iridium Is Helping the Army Stay Connected Beyond Line of Sight

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

How Iridium Is Helping the Army Stay Connected Beyond Line of Sight

Scientists find 'gemstones' in atmosphere of bizarre, scorching-hot 'marshmallow' exoplanet

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Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

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