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Market Dynamics and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Chipsets
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (430+ words) The global LEO Satellite 5 G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) chipset market is undergoing a phase of exponential growth, driven by the finalization of 3 GPP standards and a strategic pivot toward direct-to-device (D2 D) connectivity. As of 2026, the market is shifting from experimental pilots…...
FCC Grants AST Space Mobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (186+ words) On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order and Authorization (DA 26-391) granting AST & Science, LLC (AST Space Mobile) authority to launch and operate a constellation of 248 non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites. The landmark ruling includes the first major…...
RF-Design Launches Fiber Link Compact Line FCLR1811 S4 for Ground Segment Optimization
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (167+ words) satnews. com RF-Design Gmb H has introduced the Fiber Link Compact Line FCLR1811 S4, a 1 RU 19" modular platform designed to consolidate RF-over-Fiber (RFo F) transmission and system monitoring. The system, developed at the company's headquarters in Bensheim, Germany, is engineered for teleports, satellite…...
Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Partner with RADMOR for Polish Defense Satellite
2+ day, 7+ min ago (362+ words) satnews. com In a significant expansion of European defense cooperation, Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, and Poland's RADMOR signed an industrial agreement Monday to develop a dedicated geostationary telecommunications satellite for the Polish Ministry of Defense. The signing…...
Geographic Hotspots: Where Demand Is Accelerating
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (605+ words) satnews. com As terrestrial infrastructure reaches its physical and economic limits, the global satellite sector is seeing a concentrated surge in demand across three primary geographic theaters. By mid-2026, the industry has pivoted away from broad global coverage toward high-density regional…...
FCC Modernizes Satellite Spectrum Rules to Unleash Next-Generation Broadband
1+ week, 6+ day ago (373+ words) In a major policy shift announced Thursday, April 9, 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr confirmed that the Commission will vote on a new Report and Order to modernize satellite spectrum-sharing regulations. The proposal aims to replace decades-old technical restrictions with a performance-based…...
Industry Sentiment Shifts as Quilty Space Reveals Top 5 Takeaways from Satellite 2026
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (416+ words) satnews. com WASHINGTON, D. C. , April 8, 2026 " Following the conclusion of the Washington Satellite 2026 show in late March, analysts at Quilty Space have released their definitive list of the top five industry trends. Distilled from a week of panel sessions, interviews, and industry…...
Azercosmos and Viasat Sign Partnership Agreement for In-Flight Connectivity
2+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) satnews. com The partnership between Azercosmos and Viasat, formalized on April 6, 2026, involves a sophisticated frequency coordination effort to integrate Azerbaijan into the European Aviation Network (EAN). This network is unique because it combines S-band satellite coverage with a complementary ground…...
Russia Replaces Starlink With European-Built Satellites
2+ week, 2+ day ago (450+ words) satnews. com The deployment of the Sprint-030 satellite terminal marks a significant shift in Russian battlefield communications as of April 6, 2026. These compact units are designed to function with the existing Express and Yamal satellite constellations, many of which were built…...
Planet Labs Imposes Indefinite Blackout on Iran Satellite Imagery at U. S. Request
2+ week, 3+ day ago (716+ words) satnews. com On April 5, 2026, Planet Labs PBC confirmed it has indefinitely suspended the distribution of satellite imagery covering Iran and broader Middle East conflict zones. This policy shift follows a direct request from the United States government, specifically the administration's…...