megaconstellations Archives - SpaceNews

Civil

FCC directing more satellite constellations to mitigate effects on astronomy

The FCC is requiring more operators of satellite constellations to work with astronomers to minimize the effects their satellites will have on ground-based astronomy.

by Jeff Foust September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

Illustration of satellite coverage for telecommunications services.

China could be planning a second broadband megaconstellation

by Andrew Jones August 8, 2023August 17, 2023

Chinese launch firm secures fresh funding for reusable rocket

by Andrew Jones July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

Satellite constellation radio astronomy illustration

Radio noise from satellite constellations could interfere with astronomers

by Jeff Foust July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

The second Long March 8 lifts off from Wenchang at 11:06 a.m. local time, Feb. 27, 2022.

China looks to Long March 8 rocket to help launch its answer to Starlink

by Andrew Jones May 31, 2023July 18, 2023

From the Magazine

The coming Chinese megaconstellation revolution

by Andrew Jones February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

China’s LEO push looms over Western expansion efforts

by Jason Rainbow February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

Commercial, News

Private Chinese satellite internet firm GalaxySpace secures major new funding

by Andrew Jones September 9, 2022February 22, 2023

GEO operators say they can compete against LEO systems on cost

by Jeff Foust March 22, 2022February 23, 2023

Liftoff of a Long March 2C rocket from Xichang on March 5, 2022, carrying seven satellites.

Commercial, Launch, News

China launches test satellites for broadband constellation

by Andrew Jones March 7, 2022February 23, 2023