India’s private space industry sector finds indirect growth triggers in Union Budget 2026-27 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-02-01 00:00
India’s Union Budget for 2026-27, allocating ₹13,705.63 crore (approximately $1.64 billion) to the Department of Space (DoS) Industry leaders highlighted several “indirect triggers” designed to accelerate the domestic private space ecosystem.
Blue Origin to Validate First Booster Reuse on New Glenn-3 Mission for AST SpaceMobile – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-02-01 00:00
Blue Origin announced its upcoming New Glenn-3 (NG-3) mission will mark a historic double-milestone: the first in-orbit reuse of a New Glenn booster and the deployment of AST SpaceMobile’s first next-generation Block 2 BlueBird satellite. The launch comes as the “Direct-to-Device” revolution reaches a fever pitch.
The Radio Regulations Treaty: Setting the Rules for International Satellite Connectivity – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-02-01 00:00
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) ensures global coordination of radio-frequency spectrum and orbital resources. Direct licensing remains the sovereign jurisdiction of individual Member State administrations. The ITU’s mandate is to ensure that satellite systems operate harmoniously without causing harmful interference across international borders.
Kyivstar Prices $131 Million Secondary Offering of Shares Held by VEON – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2026-02-01 00:00
Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV), Ukraine’s largest digital operator, announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 12,500,000 common shares at a price of $10.50 per share. The shares are being sold entirely by existing shareholders, led by VEON Amsterdam B.V., with the offering expected to close on February 2, 2026.