FY26 Defense Bill: Congress Unlocks Billions for ‘Golden Dome’ and Restores SDA Tranche 3 – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2026-01-20 00:00 The FY26 Defense Appropriations Act includes a $838.7 billion topline. The bill specifically allocates approximately $13 billion for missile defense ...

SpaceX prepares Starship for 11th flight test on the 13th using a new engine configuration – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-10-05 00:00 The eleventh flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Monday, October 13. The launch window will open at 6:15 p.m. CT. A live webcast ...

ULA’s Amazon Project Kuiper now set for April 28 launch – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2025-04-14 00:00 Amazon Project Kuiper is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access. Project Kuiper’s satellite payload will be the heaviest payload ...

FCC approves direct-to-smartphone regulatory framework Original Publication Date: 2024-03-14 17:26 FCC approves ground rules for allowing satellite operators to use radio waves from terrestrial mobile partners. Federal Communications Commission voted March 14 unanimously in favor of its ...

Rocket Lab launches first suborbital version of Electron Original Publication Date: 2023-06-18 13:37 Rocket Lab launches first suborbital variant of its Electron vehicle June 17. Rocket Lab declared the launch a success in a statement nearly an hour and a half after liftoff. Rocket Lab did not ...