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Satellite Technology News 6 October 2025 - 16 December 2025

Rocket Launches Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Amazon Leo’s Atlas V Liftoff, China’s Ziyuan Mapping Satellite, and the Next 48 Hours in Spaceflight

Rocket Launches Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Amazon Leo’s Atlas V Liftoff, China’s Ziyuan Mapping Satellite, and the Next 48 Hours in Spaceflight

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 delivered a classic “modern spaceflight” mix: a broadband-constellation push from Florida, a high-resolution Earth-observation mission from China, and a scrubbed smallsat launch attempt that underscores how tightly packed — and technically unforgiving — today’s global launch calendar has become. Spaceflight Now+2Spaceflight Now+2 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the spaceflights and satellite-launch headlines published on 16.12.2025, plus the most notable launches now lined up over the next day or two. Spaceflight Now+1 ULA Atlas V launches 27 Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral The day’s biggest U.S. launch headline came before sunrise on Florida’s Space Coast, when United Launch Alliance
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) Stock: Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, Pelican Satellites and Analyst Forecasts Explained

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) Stock: Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, Pelican Satellites and Analyst Forecasts Explained

Planet Labs PBC stock is back in the spotlight after the Earth‑imaging company posted a sharp revenue jump, raised its full‑year outlook and attracted fresh analyst commentary on December 11, 2025. As of late morning on December 11, Planet Labs shares were trading around $12.94 on the NYSE. The move follows a series of catalysts: a strong fiscal third‑quarter 2026 earnings report, new high‑resolution “Pelican” satellites entering service, and a wave of updated price targets that reveal how divided Wall Street remains on the stock’s valuation and risk profile. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute
Planet Labs PBC (PL) Stock Today: Earnings Preview, AI Satellites and 2026 Price Targets

Planet Labs PBC (PL) Stock Today: Earnings Preview, AI Satellites and 2026 Price Targets

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) heads into its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings day on December 10, 2025 with a stock that has ripped more than 200% higher over the past year, a rapidly expanding AI-enabled satellite fleet, and a valuation that has analysts split between “strong buy” and “maybe a bit rich.” Simply Wall St+1 As of late trading on December 10, PL changes hands at around $12.9 per share, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $4 billion. Stock Titan The company will report Q3 results after the close today, with a conference call scheduled in the evening,
NASA News Today, December 5, 2025 – Roman Space Telescope Completed, Artemis Moon Missions, Comet 3I/ATLAS and Satellite Swarm Threats

NASA News Today, December 5, 2025 – Roman Space Telescope Completed, Artemis Moon Missions, Comet 3I/ATLAS and Satellite Swarm Threats

Published December 5, 2025 NASA is closing out 2025 with a flood of major developments: its next flagship space telescope is now fully assembled, scientists are warning that satellite swarms could seriously damage future space astronomy, an interstellar comet is under intense scrutiny, and new results are reshaping our understanding of asteroids, supernovae, Earth’s weather and even aircraft safety. Here’s a detailed roundup of the key NASA stories making headlines as of December 5, 2025, curated for readers of Google News and Discover. Roman Space Telescope: NASA’s Next Flagship Is Fully Assembled NASA has confirmed that construction of the Nancy Grace Roman
NASA Warns Starlink-Style Satellite Megaconstellations Could Contaminate Nearly All Future Space Telescope Images

NASA Warns Starlink-Style Satellite Megaconstellations Could Contaminate Nearly All Future Space Telescope Images

Published: December 5, 2025 Key takeaways What’s new: a landmark Nature study raises the alarm On December 3, 2025, Nature published a peer‑reviewed paper titled “Satellite megaconstellations will threaten space‑based astronomy,” authored by NASA researchers Alejandro S. Borlaff, Pamela M. Marcum and Steve B. Howell. Nature Their work tackles a question that, until now, had mainly worried ground‑based observatories: what happens to space telescopes when low‑Earth orbit fills up with hundreds of thousands of bright satellites? Using filings to regulators such as the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the team modeled a future in which LEO hosts around half a million satellites by the
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Nears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Stock Outlook

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Nears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Stock Outlook

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has surged back into the spotlight at the start of December 2025, with its share price jumping around 8% on December 3 as traders position ahead of the critical BlueBird 6 satellite launch and a packed schedule of investor events.MarketBeat+1 Since 3 December 2025, a wave of fresh news, forecasts and analyses has landed on the stock, painting a picture of a company with huge potential, equally huge execution risk, and sharply divided opinions on valuation. Here’s a detailed look at what’s changed — and what investors will be watching next. AST SpaceMobile stock today:
ASTS Stock Update for December 2, 2025: Satellite Launch Push, Big Funding and Volatile Price Action Explained

ASTS Stock Update for December 2, 2025: Satellite Launch Push, Big Funding and Volatile Price Action Explained

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is back on traders’ radar today. After a sharp 6.4% slide on Monday linked to insider selling, the stock is rebounding on December 2, 2025, trading in the mid‑$50s with solid volume and intense options activity.MarketBeat+1 Even after a brutal pullback from this year’s highs near $100, ASTS is still up well over 100% in the past 12 months, making it one of 2025’s most volatile, story‑driven names in space and telecom.Investing.com+1 Below is a structured look at all the key news, forecasts and analyses investors need to know as of December 2, 2025. 1. ASTS stock today:
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Date Set and Special Meeting Begins – Key Updates for November 21, 2025

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Date Set and Special Meeting Begins – Key Updates for November 21, 2025

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is back in the spotlight today after announcing a firm launch date for its next‑generation BlueBird 6 satellite and convening a special shareholder meeting that could shape how the fast‑growing space‑to‑smartphone company pays its people and issues new stock. The news comes just one day after a sharp pullback in ASTS shares and caps off a pivotal two‑week stretch that included Q3 2025 earnings, new carrier deals and fresh analyst commentary on the company’s sky‑high valuation. Business Wire+1 At a glance: what’s happening with AST SpaceMobile today Below is a deeper look at what all
India’s “Bahubali” Rocket to Launch 4.4-Ton Heaviest-Ever Military Satellite – Countdown to Nov 2 Blastoff

India’s “Bahubali” Rocket to Launch 4.4-Ton Heaviest-Ever Military Satellite – Countdown to Nov 2 Blastoff

Mission Overview On Nov 2 evening, ISRO will attempt a landmark mission by launching CMS-03 – also known as GSAT-7R – atop its powerful LVM3-M5 launcher. The satellite, dedicated to the Indian Navy, aims to bolster India’s maritime communications and domain awareness. At liftoff, the 43.5 m-tall “Bahubali” rocket will carry CMS-03 into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) (about 36,000 km high), from which the spacecraft will later circularize to geostationary orbit. Weighing roughly 9,700 lbs (4,400 kg), CMS-03 will become the heaviest communications satellite launched by an Indian rocketspace.commoneycontrol.com. ISRO itself calls this a record: it will be the
2 November 2025
Europe’s $7.5 Billion Space Alliance: Airbus, Thales & Leonardo Join Forces to Challenge Musk’s Starlink

Europe’s $7.5 Billion Space Alliance: Airbus, Thales & Leonardo Join Forces to Challenge Musk’s Starlink

Europe Builds a Space Powerhouse to Take on Starlink Europe is finally uniting its space champions. In a landmark agreement announced on October 23, aerospace giants Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo unveiled plans to combine their satellite divisions into a single joint venture worth €6.5 billion in annual salesreuters.com. The move wraps up months of negotiations (code-named “Project Bromo”) and seeks to create a European “one-stop-shop” for satellites and space systems that can compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink megaconstellation and other rivalsreuters.com. It’s a strategic play to regain ground in the global space race, where Europe’s once-leading satellite firms have fallen behind the
AST SpaceMobile Stock Skyrockets on Satellite Breakthroughs and Big-Name Backing

AST SpaceMobile’s ASTS Stock Rockets on Satellite Breakthroughs – What Investors Need to Know

ASTS Stock Skyrockets in 2025 📈 AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has been one of 2025’s hottest stocks, more than tripling in value year-to-dateamid excitement around its satellite-phone technologytipranks.com. The stock’s momentum hit a crescendo in early October. On October 1, 2025, ASTS leapt 16% in a single day, breaking out from the $40s to close at $56.94ts2.tech. It then soared another ~16% on October 2, ending at $66.16 per sharets2.tech. These back-to-back rallies – accompanied by heavy trading volume about 3× the three-month average – propelled ASTS to fresh all-time highs, with a market cap roughly $20–24 billion by early Octoberts2.techts2.tech. By October 3, ASTS hovered in the mid-$60s, representing a 5-day surge
AST SpaceMobile Stock Skyrockets on Satellite Breakthroughs and Big-Name Backing

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Skyrockets on Satellite Breakthroughs – SpaceX & AT&T Partnerships Fuel Rally

Stock Surge and Recent Performance AST SpaceMobile’s stock skyrocketed in early October 2025, making it one of the market’s top performers. Shares climbed from the high-$40s into the mid-$60s within days on massive trading volumests2.tech. In fact, ASTS more than tripled since mid-2025ts2.tech, reflecting growing optimism around the company’s progress. By October 6, the stock was hovering near its 52-week high (~$68.80) with a market cap around $24 billionmarketbeat.com. This meteoric rise followed back-to-back rally days: +16% on October 1 and +16% on October 2ts2.tech. Such explosive momentum indicates that investors have eagerly embraced AST SpaceMobile’s recent news and see significant

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Eli Lilly stock rises after FDA steps up crackdown on GLP-1 copycats

Eli Lilly stock rises after FDA steps up crackdown on GLP-1 copycats

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares climbed 3.7% in after-hours trading after the FDA announced plans to restrict GLP-1 ingredients in unapproved compounded drugs. Hims & Hers shares dropped nearly 12% after being referred for a Justice Department probe. Investors are watching for details on enforcement and pricing pressure as the market reacts to moves against copycat obesity drugs.
IREN stock whipsaws after earnings as bitcoin rebounds; Microsoft GPU financing in focus

IREN stock whipsaws after earnings as bitcoin rebounds; Microsoft GPU financing in focus

7 February 2026
IREN Limited shares rose 5.1% to $41.83 in after-hours trading Friday as bitcoin jumped 11.4% to $71,198, lifting crypto-linked stocks. The company reported $184.7 million in quarterly revenue, with $167.4 million from bitcoin mining and $17.3 million from AI cloud services. Net loss reached $155.4 million. IREN recently announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for a Microsoft contract and a new Oklahoma data center.
Netflix stock price rises after-hours as DOJ widens scrutiny of Warner deal

Netflix stock price rises after-hours as DOJ widens scrutiny of Warner deal

7 February 2026
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Netflix’s business practices as part of its review of the proposed Warner Bros Discovery deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 in after-hours trading. Warner expects a shareholder vote on the deal in March. Paramount Skydance’s rival bid remains active.
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