The Orbital Report

Germany belatedly pursues anti-jamming defenses as Russia's years-long GPS spoofing from Kaliningrad threatens NATO infrastructure.

Scientists observe ESA satellite reentry from jet to measure atmospheric pollution from orbital debris burn-up.

Eggshell-inspired aluminum material shows promise for spacecraft debris shielding.

Eggshell-inspired aluminum composite shows promise for improved space debris shielding.

UN establishes global satellite collision coordination hub to strengthen operator communication and SSA data sharing.

ISS astronauts' spaceflight-induced aging effects provide insights for Earth medical research.

Stoke Space raises $1B, targets 2025 debut with reusable Nova rocket; larger 15-ton variant in development.

UK introduces tiered liability limits tied to sustainability and security for orbital operators starting December 2026.

Fengyun debris conjunction with Starlink triggers conjunction alert; SSA systems flag potential close approach.

LEO constellation market forecast to hit $71.2B by 2034 at 11.1% annual growth.

TRT World calls for binding international space debris regulation to prevent orbital cascade crises.

Megaconstellations brighten night sky, complicating astronomy and altering stargazing experience globally.

Japan Defense Ministry advances AI satellite proposal; sparks debate on autonomous military systems.

Space Force funds startup innovating satellite orbital maneuvering capabilities.

Starlink crosses 11,124 active satellites after Group 15-24 deployment.

Russia's Rassvet-3 constellation suffers launch failure; 16 satellites lost to atmospheric drag.

Method secures $30M Space Force grant for satellite cyber defense technology.

Orbital collisions surge amid LEO congestion from mega-constellations and active satellites.

Delta chooses Amazon Kuiper over Starlink for in-flight connectivity, validating Amazon's LEO constellation strategy.

BepiColombo enters critical Mercury approach phase after eight years in transit.