Shares in French satellite operator have tumbled since it revealed plans for a tie-up with UK’s OneWeb
Russia cuts gas deliveries to Europe via Nord Stream 1
In space no one can hear income funds scream
The French satellite communications company lacks growth but has the finances to pay for some with OneWeb
Merger of French and UK satellite operators aims to create stronger competitor in space connectivity
Deal would create satellite operator that could take on Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in space-based connectivity
Deal will bring together British, French and Chinese governments in competition with Musk’s Starlink
By developing technology to remove debris, the Japanese company hopes to help shape space governance rules
Tech exploration could enable smartphones to access superfast speeds wherever they are in the world
Britain looks to channel £750mn budget set aside for Earth observation programme elsewhere if Brussels blocks it
Data sharing is a valuable intelligence source — but civilians risk becoming targets
A failure to regulate low Earth orbit could have disastrous consequences
Decision illustrates that fallout from the invasion of Ukraine has spread to space
Bharti Enterprises chief warns satellite manufacturing may not move despite government’s $500mn investment
Agency warns over the impact of plan to launch 30,000 more satellites into orbit
Brussels seeks standalone coverage despite internal watchdog previously raising doubts over proposals
Greg Wyler says E-Space’s vast ‘mesh’ network will clean up debris and bring it back to earth
Tech entrepreneur says space ‘is extremely enormous’ with room for ‘tens of billions’ of satellites
Elon Musk’s clout in commercial satellites could give him a strong voice on global norms
Billionaire’s thousands of satellites risk crowding other operators out of low earth orbits
Without better regulation of space, we risk turning Earth’s celestial neighbourhood into a junk yard
Tensions between Moscow and Washington rise as weaponisation of space escalates
New rules are urgently needed to govern the behaviour of companies and nations
Moscow maintains safety is its priority as Washington condemns ‘reckless and irresponsible behaviour’
Satellite internet group has raised $2.7bn since rescue by UK government and India’s Bharti
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