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Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink is getting ready to launch its second generation of satellites, and it's expected to match the speeds of a traditional terrestrial network. During a keynote at Mobile World Congress, Starlink execs detailed the roadmap for the company's upgrade towards the next generation of satellites called V2. "The goal of Starlink Mobile ... is to provide a terrestrial-like connectivity when you're connected to the satellite system," Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's senior vice president of Starlink engine

NASA Scrapped Its Plan to Put Astronauts on the Moon With Artemis III

NASA official Jared Isaacman confirmed that the 2027 Artemis III mission, which was slated to put people back on the moon for the first time in decades, is going to get a small detour. Instead of a moon landing, Artemis III will now stay in low Earth orbit. The goal is to test the equipment, […] The post NASA Scrapped Its Plan to Put Astronauts on the Moon With Artemis III appeared first on VICE.

Deutsche Telekom to Launch First Starlink MSS D2D Service in Europe

Deutsche Telekom will leverage SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile V2 constellation for direct-to-device (D2D) services to close coverage gaps in 10 European countries, it said in a statement Monday. The agreement would... The post Deutsche Telekom to Launch First Starlink MSS D2D Service in Europe appeared first on Via Satellite.

Aalto Signs Indonesia HAPS Deal With Telekomsel

Aalto has signed a new deal with one of the biggest telcos in Asia. It has signed a deal with Telkomsel that will commit to advance Indonesia’s Stratospace ecosystem, to... The post Aalto Signs Indonesia HAPS Deal With Telekomsel appeared first on Via Satellite.

U.S. Space Force Strengthens Partnerships at 45th Cobra Gold

Space Force guardians are participating in the 45th iteration of Cobra Gold for the first time in the exercise's history, marking a milestone for the service and further integrating space as a warfighting domain within one of the Indo-Pacific's largest multinational exercises.

L3Harris appoints new CFO as firm prepares to spin off missile business

Former Peraton CFO Kenneth Sharp will become the L3Harris’s top finance executive later this month.

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran

New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

ISS photo captures Atlantic sunglint 263 miles up, showing mirror-like ocean glare

"Sunlight" beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March 5, 2025. This is an example of sunglint, an optical phenomenon that occurs when sunlight reflects off the surface of water at the same angle that a satellite sensor views it. The result is a mirror-like specular reflection of sunlight off the water and back at the satellite sensor or astronaut.

NASA's MAVEN detects first evidence of lightning-like activity on Mars

While sifting through the extensive data collected by NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft over the last decade, scientists discovered a familiar type of electromagnetic signal commonly caused by lightning. This rare find represents the first direct indication of lightning activity on Mars. The team recently published their findings in Science Advances, where they describe the event and why it's so difficult to detect lightning-like activity on Mars.

Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?

Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Tomorrow: How to See It

Look to the skies on March 3 for a total eclipse of the full blood moon.

SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches

Sunglint on Atlantic Ocean

Sunlight beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March 5, 2025. This is an example of sunglint, an optical phenomenon that occurs when sunlight reflects off the surface of water at the same angle that a satellite sensor views it. The result is […]

NASA, JAXA to Cover HTV-X1 Spacecraft Departure from Space Station

After delivering about 12,000 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, hardware, and other cargo to the International Space Station for NASA and its international partners, JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s) uncrewed HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft is scheduled to depart Friday, March 6. Watch NASA’s live coverage beginning at 11:45 a.m. EST on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the […]

EchoStar executives ponder how to spend billions of dollars from SpaceX

The first analyst who asked a question on today’s earnings call immediately asked how EchoStar Capital plans to spend its windfall of cash from SpaceX.

Satellite images show how Antarctica's vanishing sea ice is changing the food chain

Melting ice is an emblem of climate change. For sea ice, the Arctic has been grabbing most of the headlines for its truly alarming rate of decline. But recently Antarctica has followed suit.

NASA adds mission to Artemis lunar program, updates architecture

As part of a golden age of exploration and discovery, NASA announced Friday the agency is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program to achieve the national objective of returning American astronauts to the moon and establishing an enduring presence. This includes standardizing vehicle configuration, adding an additional mission in 2027, and undertaking at least one surface landing every year thereafter.

Stargazing into the future of SSA

SpaceX has disrupted the launch business with the Falcon 9 and the satellite communications business with Starlink. Now it may be taking aim at the emerging space situational awareness (SSA) field. In late January, SpaceX announced Stargaze, a new SSA service. Stargaze uses data from star tracker cameras on its Starlink satellites to track satellites […] The post Stargazing into the future of SSA appeared first on SpaceNews.

Geopolitical Scrutiny: The Strategic Implications of APT Satellite's Chinese State Ownership

The primary concern regarding APT Satellite Holdings Limited is its direct corporate lineage to the China Satellite Communications Corporation (China Satcom), a state-owned enterprise (SOE) under the China Aerospace Science […]

SpaceX Lunar Manufacturing Proposal Triggers Surge in APT Satellite Shares

On Monday, March 2, 2026, shares of APT Satellite Holdings Limited (01045.HK) surged by more than 7% following reports of SpaceX’s strategic pivot toward lunar-based manufacturing. The market reaction underscores […]