CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREnetworkingnerd.net
The Consumable Space Data Center
The concept of space-based data centers involves deploying disposable compute satellites, offering a novel approach to data processing and storage beyond Earth's atmosphere.
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TUE, 28 JUL 2026
THU, 16 JUL 2026
NETWORKINGComputerphile
GPS Hidden Messages - Computerphile
The work on GPS systems involves analyzing encoded satellite data, including encrypted messages, using software-defined receivers and archived data for traffic analysis and cryptanalysis.
TRANSPORT & ENERGYarstechnica.com
Move over, GPS: Navigation satellites in low-Earth orbit are making a comeback
Xona plans to launch 258 satellites into low-Earth orbit to provide an alternative to traditional GPS systems.
WED, 27 MAY 2026
SCIENCE & RESEARCHarstechnica.com
Mystery GPS jammer in Iran becomes test for NASA satellites’ capabilities
NASA's science satellites, originally designed for space research, are now being utilized to identify and locate sources of GPS interference, enhancing both scientific and navigational capabilities.
THU, 07 MAY 2026
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREblog.apnic.net
The invisible hand: Regaining control of service quality from outsourced satellite networks
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) lease Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites from Satellite Network Operators (SNOs) to expand coverage cost-effectively, but service quality is not guaranteed without satellite control, while Ripple offers a competition-driven framework linking SNOs' revenue to service quality.
TUE, 14 APR 2026
TRANSPORT & ENERGYarstechnica.com
Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer
Amazon has announced an $11.6 billion merger with Globalstar, along with a satellite collaboration agreement with Apple, marking significant advancements in its satellite and technology ventures.
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz
Amazon has announced its acquisition of satellite company Globalstar, which powers Apple's "Emergency SOS" feature, for $11.57 billion in cash.
THU, 02 APR 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
SpaceX tries to convince FCC that Amazon put satellites into wrong altitude
Amazon refutes allegations of regulatory violations, attributing the satellite interference issue to SpaceX's decision to lower Starlink satellites' orbits.
TUE, 31 MAR 2026
SCIENCE & RESEARCHarstechnica.com
Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"
The cause of a satellite's failure remains unknown following a second incident involving the creation of fragments in space.
FRI, 27 MAR 2026
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREdcnnmagazine.com
SATLINE completes Tier III infrastructure modernisation
SATLINE, a Lithuanian satellite-to-IP streaming service provider, has upgraded its infrastructure to Tier III standards, enhancing system resilience and redundancy for improved power and cooling reliability.
COMICS · xkcd.com
Satellite Pollution
MON, 16 MAR 2026
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREdcnnmagazine.com
Barriers to colocation could hold back DC market
The global success of data centers may be jeopardized if obstacles to colocating them with satellite ground stations are not eliminated, according to a warning from the Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment at the Space Comm Expo Europe.
WED, 11 MAR 2026
TRANSPORT & ENERGYarstechnica.com
FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation
The deployment of SpaceX's megaconstellation may not take centuries, as technological advancements and strategic planning could significantly expedite the process.
SAT, 10 JAN 2026
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites
The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, expanding its satellite internet network.
TRANSPORT & ENERGYarstechnica.com
SpaceX gets FCC permission to launch another 7,500 Starlink satellites
Starlink has received approval to deploy a total of 15,000 Gen2 satellites, enhancing its satellite internet capabilities.
FRI, 14 NOV 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
US spy satellites built by SpaceX send signals in the “wrong direction”
The United States reportedly did not coordinate with other countries regarding Starshield's unconventional use of the radio spectrum.
FRI, 17 OCT 2025
COMICS · xkcd.com
Planetary Rings
MON, 06 OCT 2025
NETWORKINGarstechnica.com
Elon Musk tries to make Apple and mobile carriers regret choosing Starlink rivals
SpaceX Starlink is expanding its mobile network capabilities by acquiring 50 MHz of spectrum and planning to launch 15,000 additional satellites.
FRI, 26 SEPT 2025
SCIENCE & RESEARCHarstechnica.com
Can AI detect hedgehogs from space? Maybe if you find brambles first.
Cambridge researchers have developed a method using satellite-based bramble detection to effectively map hedgehog habitats, offering a new approach to conservation efforts.
FRI, 12 SEPT 2025
SCIENCE & RESEARCHJeff Geerling
PIS IN SPACE!
The video explores the fascinating world of CubeSats, small satellites powered by Raspberry Pis or microcontrollers, detailing their construction, deployment mechanisms, and the affordability of launching them into space.
WED, 10 SEPT 2025
NETWORKINGblog.apnic.net
Measuring the OneWeb satellite network
The guest post evaluates the real-world latency, handover efficiency, and overall performance of the OneWeb satellite network, highlighting its capabilities and challenges in providing global internet connectivity.
TUE, 09 SEPT 2025
NETWORKINGdcnnmagazine.com
DE-CIX explores orbital interconnection with Space-IX
DE-CIX is expanding its interconnection services into space with the Space-IX initiative, aiming to integrate satellite constellations and space-based assets with global terrestrial digital networks.
MON, 08 SEPT 2025
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
SpaceX strikes $17B deal to buy EchoStar’s spectrum for Starlink’s direct-to-phone service
SpaceX is purchasing 50MHz of wireless and Mobile Satellite Service spectrum licenses from EchoStar for approximately $17 billion to enhance its Starlink satellite network.
THU, 04 SEPT 2025
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
JetBlue will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet
JetBlue is choosing Amazon's Kuiper satellites for in-flight connectivity, unlike other airlines selecting Starlink, with a launch planned for 2027.
THU, 07 AUG 2025
NETWORKINGtechcrunch.com
Hubble Network plans massive satellite upgrade to create global Bluetooth layer
Muon is enhancing Hubble Network's satellite-enabled Bluetooth network by integrating their new XL satellite bus, promising improved connectivity and performance.
TUE, 29 JUL 2025
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest
The Space Force is utilizing commercial competition to advance its Protected Tactical Satcom (PTS) program, aiming to enhance satellite communication capabilities.
FRI, 11 JUL 2025
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites
Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed startup, secured $4.3 million in an oversubscribed seed round, achieving a $45 million valuation, to develop a real-time satellite connectivity network in low Earth orbit.
SUN, 06 JUL 2025
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
At least 36 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far
TechCrunch reports a surge in unicorn startups, primarily AI-focused, but also includes diverse industries like satellite and blockchain, using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook.
WED, 07 MAY 2025
BUSINESS & FUNDINGarstechnica.com
Starlink: Here’s a free satellite dish—if you pay $120 a month instead of $90
In areas with excess capacity, customers can accept free dish installations, allowing them to access services at a reduced monthly price of $90.
MON, 21 APR 2025
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
20 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far
Despite a challenging venture capital environment, new unicorns continue to emerge monthly, with recent examples including healthcare and satellite space companies.
TUE, 01 APR 2025
NETWORKINGrouterfreak.com
How Low Earth Orbit Satellites Are Redefining Enterprise Connectivity in 2025
Low Earth Orbit satellites offer low-latency global coverage, hybrid network integration, and cost-effective connectivity solutions for enterprises, with implementation strategies for IT teams.
MON, 17 MAR 2025
SCIENCE & RESEARCHtechcrunch.com
A Google-backed weapon to battle wildfires made it into orbit
A constellation of satellites will monitor wildfires by capturing images of nearly the entire Earth's surface every 20 minutes.
MON, 10 FEB 2025
SCIENCE & RESEARCHCoding with Dee
How NASA Fixed a Software Bug on Voyager 1 from 15 Billion Miles Away
Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is the furthest human-made object from Earth, providing groundbreaking data on outer planets, recently experiencing a software issue resolved by NASA engineers.
FRI, 03 JAN 2025
SCIENCE & RESEARCHtechcrunch.com
New ship, new year: SpaceX to deploy model Starlink satellites on next Starship launch
SpaceX is advancing its Starship test program by planning a launch to demonstrate payload deployment using 10 Starlink simulators.
THU, 05 DEC 2024
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREarstechnica.com
AT&T says it won’t build fiber home Internet in half of its wireline footprint
AT&T is transitioning from copper to fiber infrastructure, but many customers will only have access to 5G or satellite services.
WED, 27 NOV 2024
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits
Starlink has the capability to offer cell service, but the FCC has postponed its decision on waiving power limit restrictions.
TUE, 12 NOV 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYpacketpushers.net
NB503: Apple Buys Stake in Satellite Telecom Company; Arista Enjoys AI Revenue Bump
This week's Network Break discusses a Cisco vulnerability, SonicWall's firewall warranty, Okta's security advisory, Apple's satellite investment, and Lumen's AI collaboration with Google, alongside financial updates from Arista and Extreme Networks.
TUE, 01 OCT 2024
HARDWARE & DEVICEStechcrunch.com
Anduril speeds up launch of defense payloads by buying Apex satellite buses off the shelf
Anduril partners with Apex Space to deploy satellite payloads for the U.S. Department of Defense, expanding into space-based defense.
THU, 26 SEPT 2024
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
Starlink hits 4 million subscribers
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet network is anticipated to surpass 4 million customers, as stated by President Gwynne Shotwell.
FRI, 13 SEPT 2024
TRANSPORT & ENERGYarstechnica.com
Free Starlink Internet is coming to all of United’s airplanes
The aircraft upgrade process, beginning in 2025, involves over 1,000 planes and will span several years.
FRI, 09 AUG 2024
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
AT&T rebuked over misleading ad for nonexistent satellite phone calling
AT&T has added a disclaimer indicating that satellite calling services are currently unavailable.
WED, 07 AUG 2024
SCIENCE & RESEARCHtechcrunch.com
UK satellite startup Blue Skies Space wants to sell astronomy data ‘as a service’
The satellite aims to enhance data from current astronomical projects like the Hubble Telescope.
TUE, 23 JUL 2024
NETWORKINGblog.apnic.net
Democratizing LEO satellite network measurement
Researchers developed 'HitchHiking,' an open-source methodology for conducting the largest Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network measurement to date.
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