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Connectivity | June 11, 2026

SpaceX Set for IPO, Banking on Faith in Elon Musk and Massive AI Growth

After 24 years of operation as a privately owned company, Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday under the…[continued]
People | June 10, 2026

40 People Who Shaped the Satellite Industry: Part One

As Via Satellite marks its 40-year anniversary in 2026, we’re celebrating with a special feature: 40 People Who Shaped the Satellite Industry, to mark visionaries…[continued]
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Finance | June 3, 2026

Assessing SpaceX Finances, Addressable Market, and the AI Pitch Ahead of IPO

Ahead of SpaceX’s plans to go public next week, Via Satellite surveyed leading space analysts about what we’ve learned from the company’s financial filings ahead…[continued]
Connectivity | June 8, 2026

FCC Kicks Off Review of Amazon/Globalstar Deal 

The FCC has kicked off its review process for Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, seeking comment on the deal by July 6.  Amazon moved in April…[continued]
Government/Military | June 10, 2026

Space Force Eyes Nearly $1.5B for Space Data Network Backbone in Future Reconciliation Bill

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) plans to request nearly $1.5 billion for the Space Data Network (SDN) Backbone in a future fiscal 2027 reconciliation bill.…[continued]
Connectivity | June 5, 2026

FCC Gives Amazon Leo 50% Deployment Waiver, With Conditions on Spectrum Priority

The FCC granted Amazon a deadline waiver to launch half of its constellation by the end of July, but the waiver came with conditions on…[continued]
Government/Military | June 10, 2026

Airbus to Lead German Consortium for Sovereign ISR Capability 

Airbus has put together a consortium of German companies to develop a sovereign intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solution. The team announced Wednesday during the…[continued]
Magazine | June 2, 2026

Are Orbital Data Centers the Next Frontier of AI Infrastructure?

The race to put computing infrastructure in orbit is accelerating as hyperscalers across cloud, AI, and space compete to see who will emerge winners in…[continued]
Finance | June 8, 2026

Quantum Space to Go Public in SPAC Deal

Quantum Space, led by former NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine plans to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with Inflection Point Acquisition.…[continued]
Podcast | June 8, 2026

Inside the State of the Satellite Industry 2026 Report with SIA President Tom Stroup

There’s a lot of hype in the space industry and bold projections about how demand for satellite broadband, direct-to-device, and more. But every year, the…[continued]
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