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Mishaps rise amid growing congestion of the thousands of satellites in low earth orbits
Capital raising for space sector is easier in private markets, says controlling Fuchs family
Commons science committee calls for improved leadership from government and collaboration between regulators
European satellite’s advanced technology aims to help protect communities from extreme weather
Lines between military, civilian and commercial communications have blurred, creating vulnerabilities
The Starlink internet service is vital for Ukraine but the billionaire has expressed concerns about its military use
South Korea says warning was ‘false alarm’ after rocket crashes into Yellow Sea
Classified CIA document assesses Beijing’s ambitions to take control of communications critical to fighting wars
Pyongyang says satellite will strengthen country’s ability to conduct pre-emptive strike and monitor US and South Korean activity
The need for scale is why OneWeb is combining with French group Eutelsat and seeking a London listing
Richard Branson’s rocket launch spin-off has already ceased operations and cut 85% of workforce
Branson vehicle teeters after series of flawed decisions and a failed launch lead to painful denouement
Shares hit after company announces ‘operational pause’ and puts staff on unpaid furlough
There are still substantial hurdles to cover the world’s communications black spots
Objects in the upper stratosphere are used for science, surveillance and communications
Richard Branson’s company wants to try again later this year after failed mission from Cornwall
Very public blow to British ambitions to be player in Europe’s ‘space race’
Rising rates and weaker economic conditions make fundraising more onerous
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne prevented from gaining orbit in blow to British space ambitions
Josef Aschbacher says continent needs to ensure it has competitive capabilities as UK prepares for launch
Country wants to emulate Elon Musk’s Starlink in wake of Ukraine war with low-Earth orbit start-up
Public and private actors are duking it out for extraterrestrial control
Civil Aviation Authority issues final licences to Virgin Orbit for take off from Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay
€4.3bn system promises 50 times more data to improve accuracy of forecasts, particularly for imminent storms
Government aims to provide ultrafast internet to all homes across country
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