Jason P. Crutchfield

The Orbital Report

Global Space-Debris & Satellite Intelligence
All Satellite Constellations 294 Policy & Regulation 137 Military & ASAT 89 Tracking & SSA 85 Satellite Operations 83 Satellite AI & Autonomy 60 Commercial Industry 59 Counterspace & Defense 47 Debris Removal Tech 45 Human Spaceflight 44 Cislunar & Deep Space 31 Mission Updates 26 Reentry & Atmospheric 25 Collisions & Conjunctions 23 Mitigation & Design 18 Research & Science 14 Economics & Insurance 10 Astronomy & Environment 9
Tracking & SSA

SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink

SpaceX urges satellite operators to share orbital data as megaconstellations multiply, warning collision risk follows law of large numbers.

""orbital debris"" - G
Tracking & SSA

NASA Launches SSPICY Mission to Inspect Orbital Debris - Nacionale News

NASA's SSPICY mission launches to inspect orbital debris and enhance cislunar space awareness.

Debris Removal Tech

NASA’s SSPICY Mission to Demonstrate In-Space Inspection Technologies

NASA's SSPICY mission demonstrates close-proximity inspection tech for satellite servicing and debris reduction.

""Starlink" satellites
Policy & Regulation

SpaceX Wins FCC Approval for 15,000 Starlink Satellites for Direct-to-Device Operation - Tekedia

FCC greenlight for SpaceX's 15,000-satellite direct-to-device Starlink service marks major constellation expansion.

Human Spaceflight

NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 Splashes Down, Sets Briefing to Discuss Mission

SpaceX Crew-12 returns safely after 237 days of ISS research supporting future Moon and Mars missions.

""OneWeb" satellites"
Satellite Constellations

Eutelsat receives first 32 next-gen OneWeb satellites from Airbus - mediasat.info

Eutelsat receives first 32 next-gen OneWeb satellites from Airbus, advancing constellation upgrade.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

American Airlines extends Starlink Wi-Fi roll-out to entire mainline fleet - Central Oregon Daily

American Airlines expands Starlink Wi-Fi to all mainline aircraft, major constellation commercial adoption milestone.

""Starlink" satellites
Policy & Regulation

Elon Musk Can’t Get Starlink in India. What It Means for SpaceX Stock. - Barron's

Starlink blocked from India market entry; SpaceX faces regulatory headwinds in key growth region.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

FCC gives final go-ahead for another 15,000 Starlink satellites - Telecoms

FCC authorizes SpaceX to launch 15,000 more Starlink satellites, doubling constellation capacity.

Policy & Regulation

DOT Proposes Changes to Part 450 Licensing Rules

DOT proposes streamlined Part 450 rules to accelerate commercial launch licensing and meet 2030 launch targets.

""Starlink" satellites
Collisions & Conjunctions

SpaceX reveals hundreds of Starlink near misses annually - Aerospace Global News

SpaceX reports hundreds of annual Starlink near-misses, highlighting LEO congestion and collision risk.

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