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Apple iPhone emergency service updates

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Latest: Apple extends free satellite features for iPhone users

Apple has introduced new emergency communication capabilities for iPhone users. In Brazil, the company and RapidSOS launched the ‘Emergency SOS Live Video’ feature, which allows users to share encrypted live video feeds

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Leo & Starlink expansion, D2D battles, spectrum moves

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Latest: Amazon Leo expands Ariane 6 contract to 24 missions

Amazon’s Leo constellation, rebranded from Project Kuiper, has grown to more than 398 LEO satellites following a July 2026 launch. Amazon is seeking FCC approval for a separate direct-to-device (D2D) network of up to 5,1

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FCC satellite spectrum regulation and management

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Latest: FCC manages satellite spectrum access and interference disputes

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is actively managing regulatory and technical challenges regarding satellite spectrum usage. Initially, the agency launched a proceeding to explore using 200 MHz of unlicensed

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Rocket Lab expands US Space Force contracts and Iridium deal

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Latest: Rocket Lab secures US Space Force contracts amid stock volatility

In late July 2026, Rocket Lab secured a $266 million U.S. Space Force contract for up to 18 sub-orbital launches to support missile-defence and hypersonic testing, adding a fourth launch site at the Pacific Spaceport Com

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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch frequency and orbital debris concerns

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Latest: SpaceX reaches 100 Falcon 9 launches amid rising orbital debris concerns

SpaceX has demonstrated increasing launch frequency and operational maturity, highlighted by a record-setting dual-coast launch of two Falcon 9 rockets within 38.5 minutes in mid-August. One mission deployed Globalstar s

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SpaceX and US Space Force satellite launch cooperation

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Latest: SpaceX sets record with dual Falcon 9 launches in 38 minutes

The U.S. Space Force has entered into a $1.6 billion contract with SpaceX to conduct 18 Falcon 9 launches through the end of 2027. Issued under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 program, these missions ar