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Apple Prepares for Pivot at WWDC 2026 Milestone

Apple Prepares for Pivot at WWDC 2026 Milestone

With Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) set to begin on June 8, 2026, the tech industry is focusing on what could be the most significant overhaul of the iPhone’s software […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/16/apple-prepares-for-pivot-at-wwdc-2026-milestone/

The end of GEO?

The end of GEO?

Chris Forrester — SES cancelling two Intelsat satellites (IS-41 and IS-44) generated plenty of headlines since the announcement was made during the operator’s quarterly results statement on May 12. This […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/16/the-end-of-geo/

York Space defends growth strategy as SDA programs are reshaped

York Space defends growth strategy as SDA programs are reshaped

Company executives acknowledge ‘investor confusion’ as Space Force reorganizes SDA and shifts toward Space Data Network Source: https://spacenews.com/york-space-defends-growth-strategy-as-sda-programs-are-reshaped/

Space Force awards Northrop Grumman $398 million satellite contract

Space Force awards Northrop Grumman $398 million satellite contract

The company will build a communications satellite to test protected communications technologies for contested environments Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-northrop-grumman-398-million-satellite-contract/

SpaceX launches CRS-34 cargo mission to ISS

SpaceX launches CRS-34 cargo mission to ISS

A Falcon 9 launched a Dragon cargo spacecraft May 15 carrying nearly 3,000 kilograms of cargo to the International Space Station. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-crs-34-cargo-mission-to-iss/

Starlink Mobile challengers back proposed telco-led D2D joint venture

Starlink Mobile challengers back proposed telco-led D2D joint venture

A planned direct-to-device joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon has divided operators behind the satellites needed to connect ordinary smartphones from space. Source: https://spacenews.com/starlink-mobile-challengers-back-proposed-telco-led-d2d-joint-venture/

IFC Market in China and India is On Cusp of Growth, Valour Predicts

IFC Market in China and India is On Cusp of Growth, Valour Predicts

China and India are huge markets for IFC and in its latest report, the Valour Consultancy looks just how big these markets may become. Interestingly, Valour predicts that the number […] The post IFC Market in China and India is On Cusp of Growth, Valour Predicts appeared first on Via Satellite.

What Will the Golden Dome Cost? Gen. Guetlein Pushes Back on CBO Cost Estimate

What Will the Golden Dome Cost? Gen. Guetlein Pushes Back on CBO Cost Estimate

The head of the Golden Dome program on May 14 strongly disagreed with a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate that a system along the lines of President Donald Trump’s […] The post What Will the Golden Dome Cost? Gen. Guetlein Pushes Back on CBO Cost Estimate appeared first on

Joint ESA-China SMILE mission set for launch to study Earth’s magnetic shield

Joint ESA-China SMILE mission set for launch to study Earth’s magnetic shield

A pioneering joint ESA-China science mission to study Earth’s magnetosphere is set to launch May 19, after a decade of preparations. Source: https://spacenews.com/joint-esa-china-smile-mission-set-for-launch-to-study-earths-magnetic-shield/

Live Coverage: SpaceX makes another attempt to launch space station cargo mission

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Live Coverage: SpaceX makes another attempt to launch space station cargo mission

Liftoff of the resupply mission, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. EDT (2205 UTC). The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies for the space station. Source: https:

Kymeta Terminals to be Integrated Into Red Cat Uncrewed Surface Vessels

Kymeta Terminals to be Integrated Into Red Cat Uncrewed Surface Vessels

Kymeta is working with autonomous systems consortium Red Cat Futures, which will integrate Kymeta’s satcom terminals into uncrewed surface vessels under a partnership announced May 14. Red Cat Futures is […] The post Kymeta Terminals to be Integrated Into Red Cat Uncrewed Surface Vessels appeared first on Via Satellite. Source:

Iceye Delivers SAR Capability to Polish Armed Forces

Iceye Delivers SAR Capability to Polish Armed Forces

Iceye has delivered control over a radar satellite constellation to the Polish Armed Forces for sovereign intelligence. Iceye reported Friday that it delivered the capability in less than 12 months […] The post Iceye Delivers SAR Capability to Polish Armed Forces appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.com/

Iridium Boosts Air Safety Offering With Aireon Acquisition

Iridium Boosts Air Safety Offering With Aireon Acquisition

By acquiring Aireon, Iridium hopes to leverage this capability into a more powerful offering: space-based VHF communications. The post Iridium Boosts Air Safety Offering With Aireon Acquisition appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/iridium-boosts-air-safety-offering-with-aireon-acquisition/

Intuitive Machines Bets on Lunar Comms with Goonhilly Buy

Intuitive Machines Bets on Lunar Comms with Goonhilly Buy

Intuitive Machines is going all-in on lunar comms. Yesterday, Intuitive Machines announced a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Goonhilly Earth Station, as well as Goonhilly’s US subsidiary COMSAT, to expand the lunar company’s offering in deep-space comms and PNT. “Customers have been clear that they want a single,

Virgin Galactic reaffirms plans to begin commercial service this year

Virgin Galactic reaffirms plans to begin commercial service this year

Virgin Galactic said May 14 it remains on track, technically and financially, to start commercial flights of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane before the end of the year. Source: https://spacenews.com/virgin-galactic-reaffirms-plans-to-begin-commercial-service-this-year/

Chinese satellite maker MinoSpace seeks $736 million in IPO

Chinese satellite maker MinoSpace seeks $736 million in IPO

Chinese satellite maker MinoSpace has seen its initial public offering application accepted, seeking $736 million for constellation and product expansion plans. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinese-satellite-maker-minospace-seeks-736-million-in-ipo/

European Space Startups Jockey for ‘Infrastructure’ Financing

European Space Startups Jockey for ‘Infrastructure’ Financing

Europe has a growth-stage-capital problem. The post European Space Startups Jockey for ‘Infrastructure’ Financing appeared first on Payload. Source: https://payloadspace.com/european-space-startups-jockey-for-infrastructure-financing/

ULA confirms successful solid rocket booster test as Vulcan anomaly investigation continues

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ULA confirms successful solid rocket booster test as Vulcan anomaly investigation continues

The static fire test was conducted by Northrop Grumman, the manufacturer of the GEM 63XL solid rocket booster that can be used to help power United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rockets. An in-flight anomaly was observed on one of those back in mid-February. Source: https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/05/14/

Cowboy files plans for up to 20,000 orbital data centers

Cowboy files plans for up to 20,000 orbital data centers

Cowboy Space has filed plans with the FCC for a 20,000-satellite “Stampede” orbital data center constellation, shortly after raising $275 million to develop rockets with upper stages designed to host the computing payloads. Source: https://spacenews.com/cowboy-files-plans-for-up-to-20000-orbital-data-centers/

Iridium to Fully Acquire Aireon, Points to Space-Based VHF Opportunity

Iridium to Fully Acquire Aireon, Points to Space-Based VHF Opportunity

Iridium is fully acquiring its partner Aireon, which operates a space-based air traffic surveillance system using payloads on Iridium’s network. Iridium, which already owned a 39% stake in Aireon, will […] The post Iridium to Fully Acquire Aireon, Points to Space-Based VHF Opportunity appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Intuitive Machines Boosts Deep Space Communications With Goonhilly Acquisition

Intuitive Machines Boosts Deep Space Communications With Goonhilly Acquisition

Intuitive Machines has made another acquisition, moving to buy U.K.-based Goonhilly Earth Station, which operates a network of ground station antennas and provides deep space communication services. Intuitive Machines explained […] The post Intuitive Machines Boosts Deep Space Communications With Goonhilly Acquisition appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Major US Carries Band Together in Joint Venture to Encourage D2D Competition

Major US Carries Band Together in Joint Venture to Encourage D2D Competition

The three top mobile carriers in the U.S. are joining together in a new joint venture aimed at simplifying providing direct-to-device (D2D) services to their customers. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon […] The post Major US Carries Band Together in Joint Venture to Encourage D2D Competition appeared first on

Space42 Reports Space Services Revenue Growth Despite Flat Results

Space42 Reports Space Services Revenue Growth Despite Flat Results

Space42’s overall revenues were flat in the three months to the end of March. However, while overall revenues remained flat, it did see a strong increase in revenues for the […] The post Space42 Reports Space Services Revenue Growth Despite Flat Results appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

Intuitive Machines to buy ground station company

Intuitive Machines to buy ground station company

Intuitive Machines has agreed to purchase a company that operates ground stations in the United States and United Kingdom to help build out a lunar communications network. Source: https://spacenews.com/intuitive-machines-to-buy-ground-station-company/

Exotrail Confirms Successful Deployment of NASA-Funded AEPEX CubeSat via Spacevan 002

Exotrail Confirms Successful Deployment of NASA-Funded AEPEX CubeSat via Spacevan 002

In mid-May 2026, French space mobility operator Exotrail announced the successful deployment of the NASA-funded Atmosphere Effects of Precipitation through Energetic X-rays (AEPEX) mission. The 6U CubeSat was delivered to […] Source: https://satnews.com/2026/05/14/exotrail-confirms-successful-deployment-of-nasa-funded-aepex-cubesat-via-spacevan-002/