The Orbital Report

Starlink Direct To Cell expands to Congo via Airtel partnership, bringing satellite messaging to underserved regions.

Pentagon expands deorbiting contracts to tackle aging satellite disposal and orbital debris risk.

Rocket Lab wins $397M Space Force contract for constellation of flat-panel threat-tracking satellites.

Space Force contracts Rocket Lab $397M to build threat-tracking 'Flatellites' for enhanced orbital monitoring.

Everyday Astronaut examines Starlab commercial space station design and post-ISS transition plans.

Space Force expands Space Data Network with five new vendors for enhanced SSA and STM.

On-board computing advances enable autonomous satellite operations and decision-making in orbit.

Space Force awards competitive contracts to five firms for Space Data Network modernization and satellite C2.

Analysis of Russia's anti-Starlink weapon system and potential Outer Space Treaty violations.

Airtel Africa deploys Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in DRC, expanding connectivity to underserved regions.

Space Force taps five satellite makers for Space Data Network to boost orbital awareness and operations.

Project Aurora extends satellite lifespans, reducing replacement launches and orbital congestion.

Ukraine concerned Russia developing Starlink competitor for military advantage in orbit.

Uncontrolled Falcon 9 moon impact underscores ejecta hazard for future lunar settlements.

Polish regulator blocks Starlink roaming price hike, forcing service rollback.

Russia accelerates satellite constellation deployment to challenge Ukraine's Starlink-dependent communications edge.

ISRO escalates space debris mitigation and tracking capabilities to protect orbital assets.

Ukraine reports Russia built Starlink alternative faster than expected, escalating space competition concerns.

ISRO strengthens debris mitigation protocols to support orbital sustainability.

ISRO develops ADR precursors amid constellation-driven collision risks and orbital crowding.