China Signals Plan to Launch 200,000 Satellites
Chinese firms have filed applications to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, a move that dramatically escalates the global race for low-Earth orbit.
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SpaceX to Lower 4,400 Starlink Satellites by 2026
SpaceX plans to lower the orbit of 4,400 Starlink satellites in 2026 to enhance space safety, reduce collision risks, and speed up satellite disposal.
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Soars on New Satellite Launch Plans
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Russia Suspected of Developing Weapon to Target Starlink
Intelligence reports from two NATO nations suggest Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon designed to create a cloud of shrapnel to disable Starlink.
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Satellite Collisions Loom in Crowded Earth Orbit
Earth's orbit is critically crowded, with satellite numbers tripling to nearly 14,000 in seven years. Experts warn that a loss of maneuverability could trigger a catastrophic collision cascade in just
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SpaceX Delays Starlink Launch from Kennedy Space Center
SpaceX has postponed its Starlink 6-99 mission, which was set to launch 29 satellites from Florida, due to unfavorable weather conditions at the launch and recovery sites.
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SpaceX Reports Near Collision Over Crowded Earth Orbit
A newly launched satellite passed within 200 meters of a SpaceX Starlink craft, prompting urgent calls for better coordination in an increasingly crowded orbit.
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Satellite Swarms Threaten Future of Space Astronomy
A new study warns that the rapid growth of satellite megaconstellations could contaminate nearly all images from future space telescopes, threatening astronomical research.
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SpaceX Deploys 28 Starlink Satellites in California Launch
SpaceX continued its rapid deployment of the Starlink network, launching 28 satellites from California aboard a Falcon 9 rocket whose booster completed its 12th flight.
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SpaceX Eyes $800 Billion Valuation in New Share Sale
Elon Musk's SpaceX is in discussions with investors for a new share sale that could double its valuation to $800 billion, making it the world's most valuable private company.
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Stratospheric Drones Could Offer Internet Faster Than Starlink
A new generation of stratospheric aircraft from companies like Sceye and World Mobile aims to deliver internet up to 200 Mbps directly to smartphones, challenging satellite services like Starlink.
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