The Orbital Report

ISRO escalates space debris mitigation strategy under Dr Jitendra Singh's direction.

FAS analysis: ASAT tests create massive debris with questionable military value.

Kyoto researchers use 1,200 Starlink satellites as atmospheric imaging sensors for upper-atmosphere science.

Space Kinetic lands $50M USSF grant for kinetic satellite launch technology.

Space Kinetic wins $50M to deploy microsatellites via mechanical sling, not rockets.

ISRO announces steps to manage space debris and rising satellite congestion in orbit.

ISRO takes action on debris risks from expanding LEO constellations, says Indian minister.

ISRO escalates efforts against space debris and satellite congestion, per Minister Singh.

ISRO commits to tackling debris risk from expanding LEO satellite constellations, says Minister Singh.

UAE's AI-equipped Altair-1 satellite shipped to US for October launch.

India's space minister outlines debris management strategy for internet satellite constellations.

Astranis launches Perceptor, a GEO-focused SDA platform with sensors and maneuver capability.

Polish FM reignites Musk feud, threatening Ukraine's Starlink access amid political tensions.

Starlink surpasses 10,971 active satellites with double-launch milestone in August 2026.

UAE's inaugural commercial AI satellite shipped to U.S. for October orbital deployment.

Space Force expands Impulse Space contract to $62.8M for two additional maneuverable spacecraft.

Space Command ranks offensive space fires and counter-LEO constellation defenses as top warfighting priorities through 2033.

Large satellite constellations risk triggering cascading debris events without strict mitigation protocols.

U.S.-India space partnership deepens with expanded commercial, scientific, and lunar exploration cooperation.

Veteran NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 30 years, 4 flights, and 549 days in space.