The Orbital Report

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

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

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

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

Ukraine encounters unexpected Starlink access restrictions amid operational needs.

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

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

SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield explained: civilian broadband vs. military-grade secure communications in Ukraine.

Chinese rocket debris recovered in Minnesota cornfield; identification confirms reentry hazard.

Ukraine pursues independent satellite system amid Starlink reliability and sovereignty concerns.

Ukrainian forces report Starlink service problems amid operational reliance on satellite connectivity.

Ukrainian forces cite ongoing Starlink reliability issues impacting military communications.

Ukraine adapts military communications strategy as Starlink availability becomes politically contentious and operationally unreliable.

As orbital traffic explodes, sustainability must shift from afterthought to core principle through SSA, mitigation, and international coordination.

Op-ed questions if space debris mitigation measures truly ensure orbital sustainability.

Indian think-tank escalates Starlink security concerns to PM Modi amid regulatory tensions.

Ukraine pursues homegrown satellite comms to reduce Starlink dependency and boost sovereign communications.

Satellite servicing market projected to hit $1B by 2030 on robust CAGR growth trajectory.

Musk restores Ukraine Starlink access after Trump intervention, highlighting satellite infrastructure's geopolitical leverage.