The Orbital Report

Kazakhstan's Beeline deploys Starlink Direct-to-Cell, expanding satellite-to-mobile coverage in Central Asia.

Northrop Grumman delivers maiden SDA data relay satellites to launch site for PWSA constellation deployment.

Starship deploys 26 Starlinks successfully; booster explodes during splashdown recovery.

Starship achieves orbit and deploys Starlink satellites in historic first flight milestone.

Starship targets first orbital test flight with 26 Starlink satellites aboard.

Starlink upgrades existing users to gigabit speeds; price increases may follow.

NASA and Boeing to brief on Starliner crew vehicle development and ISS mission cadence.

ClearSpace progresses ESA's Phoenix GEO life-extension mission, expanding commercial satellite servicing.

Starfish's Otter spacecraft launches next month for NASA inspection mission of defunct satellites.

ClearSpace progresses Phoenix life-extension spacecraft for orbital satellite servicing missions.

Boeing and Gogo demonstrate satellite-linked military drone as Starlink alternative.

SDA delays orbital mesh network deployment past internal deadline, impacting military resilience goals.

Space Force grants SpaceX design flexibility on $2.3B satellite network contract.

KDDI to launch satellite voice calls via Starlink by 2027, bridging Japan's coverage gaps.

Eutelsat commits €1B to 229 new OneWeb satellites through 2034, partnering with Airbus for LEO continuity.

Lockheed Martin wins Space Force GPS ground segment modernization contracts.

OroraTech deploying infrared wildfire sensors on OneWeb LTE constellation for real-time detection.

Eutelsat contracts GEO life extension mission to extend satellite operational life via in-orbit servicing.

Eutelsat contracts Infinite Orbits for GEO life extension; third operator order signals growing demand.

Space Force funds startup innovating satellite orbital maneuvering capabilities.