The Orbital Report

Vast launches Lunar Programs division to build habitats and infrastructure for NASA's Moon Base.

European report sounds alarm on collision risk as satellite constellations approach Kessler syndrome thresholds.

European report warns of heightened orbital collision risk amid debris accumulation.

UK establishes dedicated military space squadron to defend national satellite assets amid rising counterspace competition.

Russia's satellite constellation nears 400 spacecraft, expanding LEO presence amid geopolitical tensions.

Sharp develops universal satellite antenna to challenge Starlink's market dominance.

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

Boeing and Gogo test military drone with satellite comms to challenge Starlink's defense market dominance.

SDA awards $369M contract for ground terminals supporting global missile-tracking satellite constellation.

SpaceX's upcoming Starship launch critical for next-generation Starlink deployment and service expansion.

SpaceX's upcoming Starship launch carries next-gen Starlink satellites for major constellation upgrade.

Space Force pursues maneuverable, on-demand launch spacecraft for operational flexibility.

US Space Force incorporates public space debris data into SSA operations.

HEO secures $25M to expand imaging sensor network to GEO, targeting 90% space object coverage by 2027.

Indian Space Association calls for Space Force establishment as orbital combat threats intensify.

US Space Force awards Northrop contract for SOFX orbital surveillance satellites operational by 2028.

Satellite boom triggers urgent radio interference mitigation push across regulators and astronomy community.

TigerByte Cyber lands $7M+ in government contracts to defend satellites and aircraft from cyberattacks.

SDA targets two more launches this year, Tranche 1 completion by 2027.

U.S. space weapon sparks debris and warfare escalation concerns in orbit.