A Deep Dive into the Bluetooth Satellite Connectivity Market Following the FCC’s Proposal
The FCC is proposing opening unlicensed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi frequencies for space-based comms.
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FCC Filings Show Eutelsat is Working on a New 528-sat Constellation Beyond OneWeb
While not stating it outright, the company’s comments to Payload suggest that Next is not yet a fully developed program.
NASA Puts $2B Price Tag on Nuclear Mars Mission
The $2B Space Reactor-1 Freedom is said to be the first fission-powered interplanetary spacecraft.
Intel Authorization Act Proposes Limiting Commercial EO Access
EO data is a privilege, not a right, and the US government wants to control what EO satellite operators can and can’t share with the public.
The UK Scraps the Department in Charge of UKSA
As the UK touted its aerospace achievements at the Farnborough Air Show, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham saw the perfect opportunity to scrap the department responsible.
The UK and Space Florida Launch Joint Fund
The new fund supports projects with at least one partner headquartered in each region.
Breaking Down the $686B Space Economy
The global space economy totaled a record $686B in 2025, according to the Space Foundation.
FCC Eyes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Bands for Satellites
The FCC announced that it will consider a proposal to allow unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites.
deltaVision Raises €10.2M to Build In-Orbit Refueling Tech
deltaVision plans to use the new capital to fund two parallel expansion efforts: grow its manufacturing capacity, and research new capabilities.
UK Commits £62M into Domestic Space Capabilities
The UK government announced £62M ($83.3M) in new funds Monday to develop domestic satcom and space technologies.
Skyroot Aerospace Reaches Orbit with Vikram-1 Rocket
Skyroot Aerospace became the first private Indian company to reach orbit on Saturday, when its Vikram-1 rocket lifted off from India’s primary spaceport—the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
DoD Adds $11.4B to NatSec Launch Contracts
The DoD upped its ceiling for national security space launches on Friday, more than tripling the pool of NSSL launch contracts from $5.6B to $17B.
