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SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit — and It's Cheap
Starship completed its first fully successful orbital flight test on June 3, 2026, with both stages returning to the launch site. The implications for launch costs are profound.
Read →FCC Tightens Post-Mission Disposal Rules for LEO Satellites
The FCC's new 5-year post-mission disposal rule took effect May 20, 2026. We dig into what it means for operators and the orbital debris problem.
Read →Kuiper's First Production Satellites Reach Orbit
Amazon's Project Kuiper launched its first 27 production satellites on April 28, 2026. Here's what's different from Starlink and what to expect for the rest of the constellation.
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