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Atlantic Councilworld6 days ago
SpaceX Valuation Reaches $2.1 Trillion After Public Offering
SpaceX completed an initial public offering valued at $2.1 trillion. The transaction made Elon Musk the first individual with a reported net worth above one trillion dollars. The offering also created an estimated 4,400 millionaires among current and former SpaceX employees.
spacenews.comworld12 days ago
Space Force Awards $437.7M to Viasat and Intelsat for First Two PTS-G Satellites in Multi-Year Anti-Jam Program
The U.S. Space Force awarded contracts for the first two operational satellites under its Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global program. The satellites will provide jam-resistant communications in geosynchronous orbit.
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The War Zonefinance13 days ago
KC-135 Tanker Spotted With New Dorsal Antenna at RAF Mildenhall
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 appeared at RAF Mildenhall with a new trapezoidal antenna mounted on the rear fuselage. The modification is part of ongoing efforts to improve satellite communications and networking on the tanker fleet.
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thestreet.comworld26 days ago
Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract for LEO Satellite Network
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a low-Earth orbit data transport constellation. The system is intended to serve as the backbone for the service's Space Data Network.
TechCrunchtechnology26 days ago
SpaceX S-1 Filing Shows Starlink Revenue at $11.4 Billion
SpaceX reported $11.4 billion in Starlink revenue for 2025. The filing also disclosed capital spending and growth trends for the satellite network.
abcnews.go.comworld26 days ago
Pentagon Used Starlink System for Civilian Purposes, Company Says
The company stated that the Pentagon used its Starlink satellite network in ways that violated civilian-use rules. It also addressed a separate Reuters report on SpaceX pricing.
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thepointsguy.comtechnology26 days ago
38 Airlines Partner with SpaceX for Starlink on Commercial Aircraft
Thirty-eight airlines have signed agreements with SpaceX to equip their fleets with Starlink terminals. More than 6,300 commercial aircraft are already installed or under contract.
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zerohedge.combusiness4 days ago
Deactivated Starlink Terminals Preceded Ukrainian Advance in Early 2026
A U.S. defense intelligence assessment states that deactivation of thousands of illicit Russian Starlink terminals in February contributed to a temporary degradation of Russian command capabilities. Ukrainian forces subsequently regained approximately 400 square kilometers.
prnewswire.comfinance30 days ago
Viasat Schedules May 28 Release of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Results
Viasat will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results after market close on May 28, 2026. The company will also host a conference call and webcast the same day at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
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SpaceX Explores Extending Starlink Laser Links to the Moon
SpaceX is examining the use of existing Starlink laser technology for lunar communications. The effort would aim to provide higher data rates for NASA's Artemis missions than current deep-space systems allow.
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Walter Isaacson Says Space Sector Will Match AI Growth by 2027
Walter Isaacson stated in an interview that space will become the next major technology wave after AI. He noted SpaceX revenue streams and Starlink availability on personal devices.
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thelogicalindian.comtechnology38 days ago
Airline Disputes Assertion About In-Flight Wi-Fi Agreement
An airline issued a statement disputing an assertion regarding its in-flight connectivity choices. The company said incorporating one satellite technology would have been permitted under an existing agreement but selected another provider for speed and cost reasons. Service using…
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deadline.comtechnology40 days ago
SpaceX Receives Approval to Acquire 65 MHz of Nationwide Spectrum from EchoStar
The company will gain exclusive-use contiguous spectrum for its next-generation direct-to-device Starlink Mobile service. Officials stated the acquisition provides nationwide spectrum for direct-to-phone connectivity from orbit. The development supports plans to deliver 5G speeds…
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MarketWatchfinance41 days ago
AST SpaceMobile Stock Rises Before Earnings, Falls After Revenue Miss
AST SpaceMobile shares climbed early Monday on news of satellite speed breakthroughs but fell after the company reported revenue that missed expectations. The satellite communications firm, viewed by some as a rival to SpaceX, released its latest quarterly results after the marke…
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Turkish Defense Firms Sign Agreements with Malaysia at DSA 2026 Expo
Turkish defense companies announced multiple contracts and cooperation deals with Malaysian entities during the DSA 2026 defense exposition in Kuala Lumpur. The agreements cover areas including missiles, satellite communications, and artificial intelligence. These developments bu…
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CACI International awarded $231 million contract
CACI International has secured a technology task order worth up to $231 million, continuing its long-term service to the U.S. government. The contract includes a base year and four option years.