Jason P. Crutchfield

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Satellite Constellations

Resource competition intensifies with surge in megaconstellations

Megaconstellation boom collides with component shortages and AI competition, forcing industry delays and consolidation.

ESA Newsroom
Human Spaceflight

The European Space Agency and Vast Build on Existing Mission Collaborations and Strengthen Cooperation on Post-ISS

ESA and Vast deepen post-ISS cooperation with expanded MoU for Haven station access and European astronaut missions.

Office of Space Commer
Policy & Regulation

OSC, NIST Publish Milestone “Building an In-Space Circular Economy” Report

OSC and NIST chart roadmap for sustainable orbital economy: servicing, repair, and reuse over single-use.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Ukraine satellite system aims to loosen Starlink limits - Cybernews

Ukraine pursues homegrown satellite system to reduce Starlink dependency for comms and defense.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Starship's First Starlink Payload Begins Orbital Climb - BASENOR

Starship successfully deploys inaugural Starlink payload, advancing constellation growth and launch cadence.

""OneWeb" satellites"
Satellite Constellations

Eutelsat readies SpaceX mission for 32 new OneWeb satellites - telecompaper.com

Eutelsat books SpaceX launch for 32 OneWeb satellites, expanding LEO broadband constellation.

""Starlink" satellites
Policy & Regulation

Iran protests to Norway over Starlink satellite internet use - Yahoo

Iran formally protests Norway over Starlink operations, citing sovereignty and jurisdiction concerns.

""Starlink" satellites
Counterspace & Defense

Iran slams Norway over failure to curb Starlink use in country - Rudaw

Iran accuses Norway of enabling Starlink operations on its soil amid sanctions and connectivity restrictions.

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