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How lessons from fisheries management could help us govern Earth’s orbital space

The space industry is rapidly expanding. About 20,000 satellites already circle the Earth, a number that could reach 100,000 by 2030. They bring growing environmental costs: space debris, collision risks, atmospheric pollution from launches and re-entry and interference with astronomical observations.

The Conversation · 4h ago

Could T-Mobile's Satellite Competition Fears Create a Buying Opportunity?

T-Mobile shares hit a 52-week low after SpaceX's spectrum deal sparked satellite-disruption fears, but strong earnings, cash flow, and a Raymond James upgrade suggest the sell-off was overdone.

MarketBeat · 5h ago

Europe’s satellite sovereignty push faces funding test as EU space budget cycle ends

Regulators, EU officials and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot gathered at the European Parliament on Tuesday to debate how spectrum and investment will shape Europe’s networks in orbit, with the EU’s 2021-2027 space funding cycle ending next year.

Euronews · 6h ago

EU sovereignty is ‘a need’ in the space, Sateliot CEO says

Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Spanish satellite operator Sateliot, believes Europe needs to “wake up” and avoid becoming dependent on two global power blocs. The industry, he argues, needs “a push” to help European tech companies become global champions.

Euronews · 15h ago

Antarctic sea ice hits alarming low in 2026: Scientists raise concerns over growing decline

In 2026, Antarctic sea ice extent hit its lowest annual maximum, highlighting alarming trends associated with climate change. Satellite data show a persistent decline, raising questions about the broader implications of these changes. Over the decades, fluctuations in ice coverage have been noted, with advanced technology employing passive microwave sensors…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

89 years after Amelia Earhart vanished, expedition hunts for her lost plane

Nearly nine decades after Amelia Earhart vanished somewhere over the Pacific, the search for her aircraft has entered another chapter. A 17-member team backed by Purdue University has sailed towards the remote island of Nikumaroro, following a potentially significant clue hidden in its lagoon states an online report by Reuters.…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Verizon Stock Sinks Lower as SpaceX Braces to Gain Telecom Traction

Verizon shares fell 8.75% in its worst day since 2002 after SpaceX bought spectrum for Starlink Mobile. Here is what Wall Street and Verizon's CEO say.

Barchart · Oct 12

Is it a plane or a tree? Amelia Earhart expedition aims to solve mystery of disappearance

Researchers will head to remote Pacific atoll, but sceptics say satellite images unlikely to be of her aircraft

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

5G Is Here, But Jio Is Already Planning This Next Leap

India is still expanding its 5G network, but Reliance Jio is already looking towards the next big leap in mobile connectivity. At the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, the telecom operator showcased new technology designed for the 6G era and said India could be among the first countries to introduce…

MyLifeXP · Oct 12

Telecom stocks under fire, sink up to 13% as Elon Musk’s Starlink buys spectrum from Grain Management

SpaceX’s move to acquire low-band spectrum licences has intensified concerns about disruption in the US telecom industry, sending shares of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile lower. The company plans to combine satellite connectivity with terrestrial infrastructure to expand Starlink Mobile coverage. The deal, alongside regulatory approval for its next-generation satellite constellation,…

The Economic Times · Oct 12