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""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Operations

Ukraine says Starlink speed limits lifted after a slowdown that hobbled its drones - inkl

Ukraine confirms Starlink speed restrictions lifted, restoring full connectivity for military drone operations.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Operations

SpaceX's Starlink Clears Hurdle to Becoming Mobile Carrier - TechNewsWorld

Starlink clears regulatory milestone on path to mobile carrier operations and direct-to-device service.

Satellite Constellations

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California as Falcon 9 cadence slows (photos)

Starlink launch cadence drops as SpaceX pivots Falcon 9 focus toward Starship transition.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

How Many Satellites Would Ukraine Need to Replace Starlink? - KeepTrack

Analysis explores satellite constellation scale needed for Ukraine's independent communications infrastructure.

Reentry & Atmospheric

NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

NASA's Swift Observatory ends two-decade science mission; imminent reentry expected after historic cosmic discoveries.

Human Spaceflight

On this day in space! Oct. 23, 2007: NASA launches Harmony module to ISS on STS-120 space shuttle mission

STS-120 delivers Harmony module to ISS, transforming station into major orbital habitat hub.

Policy & Regulation

Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

US Space Force targets 2030 for third heavy-lift spaceport; location and funding still undetermined.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Ukraine Starlink Crisis: Canada's $2.3B Satellite Plan - Energi.Media

Canada weighs $2.3B domestic satellite plan amid Starlink reliance during Ukraine conflict.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

In hunt for Starlink alternative, Ukraine partners with Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE - CNBC

Ukraine builds Starlink alternative via Nokia–ICEYE partnership for sovereign satellite connectivity.

"FCC satellite OR debr
Policy & Regulation

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Push Back on FCC Satellite-to-Phone Rule Changes - Drive Tesla Canada

Big Three U.S. carriers oppose FCC satellite-to-phone direct service rules amid spectrum interference concerns.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space - The Verge

Article examines SpaceX's growing orbital dominance and regulatory concerns around Starlink's scale.

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