Satellites & Communications

Coverage of satellite constellations, space-based communications, Earth observation, and the growing orbital economy.

SpaceX's satellite-to-smartphone service expands worldwide, promising connectivity in the most remote locations on Earth.

The combined entity now operates over 600 satellites, positioning itself as a major competitor in the LEO broadband market.

After years of development, Amazon's satellite internet constellation begins deployment with 50 initial satellites.

The ESA's Copernicus Sentinel-6B provides unprecedented accuracy in monitoring sea level rise and ocean temperatures.

Astroscale's ELSA-M spacecraft demonstrates the first commercial debris removal, grabbing a defunct satellite for controlled re-entry.

China's quantum key distribution network via satellite now connects major financial centers with unhackable encryption.

The US Space Force's next-generation navigation satellite system achieves operational capability with enhanced accuracy.