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SpaceNews is a publication available in both print and online formats that focuses on the latest developments in the space and satellite sectors. It offers news, insights, and analysis on a wide range of topics relevant to its audience, which includes government representatives, policymakers, and leaders in the space industry. SpaceNews covers various subjects, including civil, military, and commercial space operations, as well as the satellite communications industry.

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Arabsat seeks Telesat Lightspeed capacity as Starlink expands into Saudi Arabia

8 hours ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

TAMPA, Fla. — Saudi Arabia-based geostationary operator Arabsat signed a deal May 14 for broadband capacity from Telesat’s proposed low Earth orbit constellation, a day after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced approval to sell LEO services to maritime and aviation customers in the region. Telesat said it has negotiated a term sheet for multiple gigabits per second of capacity from Lightspeed, a network of 198 satellites that SpaceX is slated to start launching next year.
Kepler demonstrates space-to-ground optical links for proposed relay network

10 hours ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

TAMPA, Fla. — Canada’s Kepler Communications announced May 14 that it has successfully demonstrated optical data links between a prototype satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) and a partner’s ground station for the first time.
Space-based solar power startups are banking on Starship's success

19 hours ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

A new generation of space companies is thinking bigger. From kilometers-wide orbital data centers to solar power stations requiring even larger structures in space, some of the most ambitious space businesses depend on building at a scale that’s never been attempted in orbit. Modularity can help, and many massive systems in the works are designed to be assembled in orbit from smaller components launched in batches.
Eutelsat plots digital upgrades for follow-on OneWeb satellites

22 hours ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

TAMPA, Fla. — Space computing specialist Ramon.Space announced a deal May 14 to supply digital communication channelizer systems for at least 70 upcoming OneWeb satellites, helping transition the constellation to a software-defined network that can be updated in orbit.
European banks help OroraTech raise more funds for wildfire-monitoring constellation

22 hours ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

TAMPA, Fla. — OroraTech has secured an extra 12 million euros ($13.3 million) in Series B venture funding to accelerate the expansion of its wildfire-monitoring constellation, the German satellite operator announced May 14. The round was led by the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, a sustainability-focused investment vehicle managed by one of Europe’s largest banks (BNP Paribas).
AST SpaceMobile ramping up launches ahead of beta service this year

1 day ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

TAMPA, Fla. — AST SpaceMobile plans to launch satellites for its direct-to-smartphone broadband constellation every one to two months starting in July, aiming to begin beta services for AT&T and Verizon in the United States before the end of the year. Five launches across multiple providers have been contracted over the next six to nine months, the Texas-based venture announced May 12 during earnings results.
Foreign SpaceX launch customers seek relief from U.S. tariffs

2 days ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

TAMPA, Fla. — German launch services provider Exolaunch is working with non-U.S. customers to reclaim most of the tariffs they must pay to deploy their satellites via SpaceX. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on most imports entering the United States April 2, calculated based on the declared value of the goods. Some countries face even higher tariffs or additional trade restrictions.
How smaller satellites are reshaping the geostationary orbit market

2 days ago | spacenews.com | Jason Rainbow

For decades, geostationary orbit (GEO) was the undisputed home of satellite communications. From television broadcasts to internet backhaul and voice services, GEO satellites formed the backbone of global connectivity, delivering vast coverage from their fixed position 36,000 kilometers above Earth. But that dominance is no longer guaranteed. The rise of broadband megaconstellations in low Earth orbit (LEO), led by SpaceX’s Starlink, has redefined expectations around performance and cost.
Space Force sharpens focus on deterring rivals

5 days ago | spacenews.com | Sandra Erwin

American military leaders are speaking more openly than ever about fighting in space — not just defending it. At the annual Space Symposium last month, senior officials conveyed a sharper posture focused on “space superiority,” a term rooted in military doctrine that means U.S. forces must be able to operate satellites in orbit without interference, and deny that advantage to enemies. “Space superiority is now a prerequisite for battlefield success,” Gen.
China to launch new modules to Tiangong space station

5 days ago | spacenews.com | Andrew Jones

HELSINKI — China is preparing to launch new modules to its Tiangong space station to meet growing demands for science and potentially boost international cooperation. The Long March 5B, currently China’s most powerful rocket, is slated to launch new Tiangong modules, according to an official with China’s state-owned main space contractor.