November 18, 2025


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Globalstar Q3: No Comment on Report of Potential Sale; MDA Satellites are Delayed
MDA Space is delayed with delivery of Globalstar’s constellation refresh, pushing the first launch to 2026, Globalstar disclosed Friday. Also in its Q3 investor call, Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs would not comment on reports of a potential company sale, but highlighted the value of the company's MSS spectrum.  Globalstar disclosed in its 10-Q filing that it expects MDA Space to deliver the satellites in early 2026, later than specified in the procurement contract. Globalstar said it is entitled to liquidated damages from MDA Space, but did not disclose the amount.  Globalstar ordered 17 satellites from MDA Space in February of…[continued]
Connectivity
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Plan European Satellite Constellation for D2D Service
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone announced plans for a new European satellite constellation on Nov. 7 to provide direct-to-device (D2D) services. The two companies announced a…[continued]
Cybersecurity
European Partners Complete Space Capture-the-Flag Competition
In the run-up to CyberSat, a key European first when it comes to a space-based cybersecurity competition has taken place in the Netherlands. This was…[continued]
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Launch
ULA Scrubs ViaSat-3 Launch Two Nights in a Row
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – United Launch Alliance (ULA) scrubbed the ViaSat-3 F2 launch on Thursday, for the second night in a row.  Both nights ULA scrubbed…[continued]
Finance
EchoStar to Sell More Spectrum to SpaceX, Form New Investment Entity
SpaceX is buying more wireless spectrum from EchoStar, with EchoStar announcing a deal on Thursday to sell its unpaired AWS-3 wireless spectrum for $2.6 billion…[continued]
Government/Military
The Golden Dome Initiative: A New Era for the Satellite Industry
The satellite industry, once the exclusive playground of superpowers and select multinational corporations, is undergoing a seismic shift. At the heart of this transformation is…[continued]

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