Fi expands Starlink direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 12:00
Pet technology company Fi launched a dog tracker July 8 that uses T-Mobile’s Starlink-enabled T-Satellite service to remain connected across the United States, even outside the telco’s terrestrial network.
The satellite industry’s most expensive problem isn’t in orbit
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 12:00
AST SpaceMobile recently deployed three more BlueBird satellites into low Earth orbit as it advances plans for a space-based cellular broadband network of 45 to 60 satellites by the end […]
Deep space software upgrade for Hera’s asteroid visit
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 11:44
Operating across 140 million km of space, the control team for ESA’s Hera mission have succeeded in upgrading the software running the spacecraft, leaving it ready to explore the distant Dimorphos and Didymos asteroids this autumn.
Venus Aerospace raises $91 million to scale rocket engine technology
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 11:00
Funding will support development and production of the company’s rotating detonation rocket engine
New European exercise device begins testing with first rope-pulling workout in space
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 07:36
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has begun testing the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device (E4D) on the International Space Station. Installed inside ESA's Columbus laboratory, the new exercise system will spend the next two years helping researchers evaluate innovative ways to keep astronauts healthy during long-duration space missions.
Space Force adds Relativity, Impulse Space to national security launch program
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 06:48
The NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 program opens door to newer companies competing for military missions
D-Orbit signs launch-services contract with ArkEdge Space
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 00:00
SAN FRANCISCO – Italian space logistics specialist D-Orbit will provide a series of launches aboard its ION Satellite Carrier for Japanese startup ArkEdge Space, under a contract announced July 8 […]
Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to support satellite refueling business
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 21:45
With a new chief executive and funding round, satellite refueling company Orbit Fab hopes to make the transition from technology development to operations.
Spirit Electronics Announces Managed Access to U.S.-Based Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Programs
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 17:46
PHOENIX, AZ — June 09, 2026 — Spirit Electronics today announced a new managed-access offering that provides aerospace and defense customers with a secure pathway to advanced, U.S.
Apolink makes contact with first relay satellite
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 17:11
Apolink has made contact with its first satellite after launching on SpaceX’s July 7 rideshare mission, clearing the way for a data relay demonstration using a novel experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission.
Arianespace opens door to GEO rideshare opportunities from 2029
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 16:52
SpaceX launches Transporter-17 amid concerns about rideshare program’s future
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 14:31



