SpaceX sells more shares after market cap passes USD 2 trillion
GLOBAL 15 JUN

SpaceX sells more shares after market cap passes USD 2 trillion

SpaceX has exercised the over-allotment option for its initial public offering of shares, selling another 83.3 million shares at the issue price of USD 135 per share. This takes the total gross proceeds of the IPO on the Nasdaq market to USD 85.7 billion. The shares started trading as planned on 12 June and rose 19 percent in the first day, to close at USD 160.95. This gives the company a market capitalisation of USD 2.1 trillion. 

Comtech to sell satellite business to Gilat, change name to Allerium
GLOBAL 15 JUN

Comtech to sell satellite business to Gilat, change name to Allerium

Gilat Satellite Networks announced a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of Comtech Telecommunications' Satellite & Space Communications segment for USD 157.5 million in cash and on a debt-free basis. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. Closing is expected by the end of 2026 and requires regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and th

Angolan space office GGPEN announces national and international partnerships
ANGOLA 15 JUN

Angolan space office GGPEN announces national and international partnerships

The Angolan National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) has announced several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements with national and international partners. On the domestic side, GGPEN has formalised partnerships with Unitel, the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI), the National Maritime Agency, the Instituto Nacional de Fomento da Sociedade de Informacao (INFOSI), Fatcom, Mercury Telecommunications Services (MSTelcom)

Lumo to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi on East Coast Main Line trains
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JUN

Lumo to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi on East Coast Main Line trains

UK rail operator Lumo plans to introduce high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity on its East Coast Main Line trains from autumn 2026. It will work with train manufacturer Hitachi, rolling stock lease provider Beacon Rail and connectivity provider Icomera to install the satellite-enabled internet technology on its trains.

Starlink wins licence to operate in Cote d'Ivoire from July
COTE D'IVOIRE 15 JUN

Starlink wins licence to operate in Cote d'Ivoire from July

Starlink will launch commercial fixed satellite internet services in Cote d'Ivoire in July, Space in Africa reported. Regulator ARTCI has granted operational authorisation to Starlink Network CIV for twelve months. Djibril Ouattara, the minister of digital transition and technological innovation, said the licence lets Starlink offer services that can connect schools, health centres and remote rural areas that previously lacked internet access.

Neterra cuts Starlink terminal prices by up to 80% across 156 territories
GLOBAL 15 JUN

Neterra cuts Starlink terminal prices by up to 80% across 156 territories

Neterra, an authorized reseller of Starlink by SpaceX, has announced price reductions across its portfolio of Starlink satellite terminals. Starlink terminals are now available for purchase in 156 territories worldwide. Neterra reports that customers in 129 territories can benefit from discounts exceeding 15 percent, while 99 territories can now access reductions ranging from 50 percent to 80 percent on selected products.

JAXA confirms successful H3-30 launch and satellite deployments
JAPAN 15 JUN

JAXA confirms successful H3-30 launch and satellite deployments

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully launched the sixth flight of its H3 launch vehicle, using the H3-30 configuration for the first time. The rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center on 12 June and reached its planned orbit, according to JAXA. The second stage was injected into its predetermined orbit and that the separation of the Petrel and Stars-X satellites was confirmed approximately 16 minutes after launch. Based on post-orbit data from the second stage, the agenc

Excelerate upgrades mobile command unit for Irish fire service
IRELAND 12 JUN

Excelerate upgrades mobile command unit for Irish fire service

Excelerate Technology, UK-based global communications/connectivity solutions provider, has won a contract from Clare County Fire and Rescue Service in Ireland to upgrade its Incident Command Unit (ICU) into a modern mobile command platform. This will allow incident commanders to access and manage operational data from a centralised digital dashboard. The project will upgrade the ICU vehicle's command, control, communications and situational awareness capabilities. 

Telecom Namibia and Angolan space agency sign Angosat-2 satellite deal
NAMIBIA 12 JUN

Telecom Namibia and Angolan space agency sign Angosat-2 satellite deal

Telecom Namibia and Angola's National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) have agreed to use the Angosat-2 satellite platform to deliver internet, voice and VPN services to remote and underserved locations in Namibia. The deal was made at ANGOTIC 2026 in Luanda. The pilot commercial agreement transitions the successful Angosat-2 proof of concept into a live network trial. Telecom Namibia will evaluate the satellite's technical performance, service capabilities, and commercial viability under real oper

SpaceX IPO to go ahead at USD 135 per share on 12 June
GLOBAL 12 JUN

SpaceX IPO to go ahead at USD 135 per share on 12 June

The initial public offering of shares in SpaceX is going ahead with the retail offer price per share confirmed at USD 135 each for 555.56 million shares, valuing the IPO at USD 75 billion. The total market capitalisation of the company on the commencement of dealings on 12 June will be USD 1.75 trillion. The offering is expected to close on 15 June. SpaceX said it has also granted its underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up 83.33 million more class A common shares at the IPO price.

NTT signs reseller agreement for Amazon Leo satellite broadband services
JAPAN 12 JUN

NTT signs reseller agreement for Amazon Leo satellite broadband services

NTT Group has expanded its collaboration with Amazon's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband initiative, Amazon Leo, through reseller agreements signed by group companies NTT Docomo Business, NTT-ME and NTT Media Supply. The agreements mark the next stage of a strategic partnership between NTT and Amazon announced in 2023. The companies said they will now conduct technical verification and service planning ahead of launching satellite broadband services for enterprise customers and public sector organis

Teleport deploys private 2G network for mining company
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11 JUN

Teleport deploys private 2G network for mining company

Russian company Teleport, belonging to the Nota Group, has completed test operations of a private 2G network deployed for the mining company Rosgeologia in the Republic of Sakha, reports Dprom.ru. The project is worth RUB 10 million. The project used 2G technology alongside a satellite link in a location lacking terrestrial infrastructure. Nota Group had previously deployed private 2G and LTE networks.

GLOBAL 11 JUN

Microchip introduces upgraded TimePictra timing suite

MicroChip Technology has announced a major update for its precision timing software suite TimePictra targeted at critical infrastructure timing services. TimaPictra12 deploys a revamped graphical user interface, new automation capabilities, and enhanced support for the latest high-accuracy timing technologies. Such advances include enhanced oversight across High-Accuracy Time Transfer Connections (HA-TT), strengthened monitoring of GNSS workflows using Microchip's BlueSky technology, and precision alignment

SPAIN 11 JUN

Starlink adds EUR 10 'monthly kit fee' to Spain prices

Starlink has further increased the price of its three residential plans in Spain in response to rising global operating costs and surging demand for its service. The satellite internet operator announced on its website that new subscribers to its Residential 100, 200 and Max plans will now have to pay a "Monthly Kit Fee" amounting to EUR 10 a month when signing up.

JAPAN 11 JUN

KDDI to launch arrows We3 on au and UQ Mobile on 25 June

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular Telephone will launch the 5G-enabled arrows We3 smartphone through their au and UQ Mobile brands on 25 June 2026, with pre-orders opening on 11 June. The device will also support the au Starlink Direct satellite connectivity service. The arrows We3 features a 6.1-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery. The handset is designed to withstand drops from heights of up to 1.5 metres onto concrete under the manufacturer's testing conditions and carries IP6X dust resistance and IPX6, IPX8 and

GLOBAL 10 JUN

Space42 boosts earth observation as three Foresight satellites go live

Space42 has announced that its Foresight-3, Foresight-4 and Foresight-5 satellites are now fully operational, expanding the Foresight Earth Observation (EO) constellation to five operational Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. The three satellites were manufactured in partnership with ICEYE in Finland. Critical integration and testing processes were done at Space42's Space Systems' assembly, integration and testing (AIT) facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ZIMBABWE 10 JUN

Potraz provides Starlink connectivity to 98 digital centres, supplies solar power and school PCs

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has upgraded 98 digital centres with Starlink technology nationwide, including ten centres in Masvingo province. It said 59 digital centres and post offices have been solarised to improve service reliability and operational sustainability. POTRAZ has deployed 25,264 computers at 1,419 schools nationwide, including 3,030 computers allocated to 175 schools in Masvingo Province.

PARAGUAY 10 JUN

Paraguay deploys Starlink to connect rural schools and clinics

Paraguay's state-run operator Copaco has begun deploying 1,600 Starlink satellite internet kits to connect schools and healthcare centres in rural areas, the government. The digital inclusion initiative aims to provide high-speed connectivity to more than 50,000 students and teachers, with the first 100 units already installed in the remote Chaco region.

KENYA 10 JUN

Amazon seeks Kenyan approval for satellite earth station

Amazon has formally applied for regulatory approval to build and operate its first African satellite ground station in Kenya. The application was submitted by local subsidiary Amazon Kuiper Kenya to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and seeks a fifteen-year International Gateway Operator licence. According to a Kenya Gazette notice published by the CA,  it has applied for a Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 2 licence, the same category currently used by Starlink in Kenya. 

JAPAN 10 JUN

Sky Perfect Jsat to acquire Avanti's Hylas 3 Ka-band satellite

Japan's Sky Perfect Jsat and Avanti Communications have signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Ka-band communications satellite Hylas 3, currently owned and operated by Avanti in geostationary orbit. Under the agreement, Sky Perfect Jsat will assume ownership of the satellite following the completion of in-orbit testing and related procedures. The satellite is expected to enter service under the name JSAT-144D in early fiscal year 2027.

LITHUANIA 9 JUN

Lithuania telecoms watchdog RRT agrees to join IRIS2 EU satellite initiative

Lithuanian national telecommunications regulator RRT said it has signed an administrative agreement related to the coordination of satellite frequencies under the EU satellite IRIS2 initiative. IRIS2 aims to create safe and reliable satellite communications infrastructure in the EU and help ensure connectivity in more remote areas, strengthen cybersecurity and reduce dependence on third-party technologies.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 9 JUN

Russia's Bureau 1440 loses low-orbit satellite

Russian satellite operator Bureau 1440 has lost one of its low orbit satellites, reports Kommersant. The satellite was a part of a group of sixteen launched by the operator on 23 March. 

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 9 JUN

Starlink deploys 150 kits to support Africa CDC Ebola response in DRC

Starlink has delivered 150 satellite internet kits to the Africa CDC to support the ongoing Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The deployment provides high-speed connectivity to frontline medical teams ini remote areas of Ituri Province. Africa CDC said this follows discussions between the centre and Starlink. Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya emphasized that timely, reliable connectivity is vital for outbreak responses, as frontline health workers need fast communication an

FINLAND 9 JUN

Telia Finland ties up with Nokia and Skyfora to monitor GNSS interference

Telia Finland has announced the presentation at the NATO Innovation Range Finland 2026 of a method to detect GNSS interference and monitor atmospheric humidity. It has been developed with Nokia and Finnish weather data company Skyfora. The functionality has been activated on approximately 100 5G base stations in Finland but the partners plan to expand coverage to more base stations in the coming months.

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