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Amazon now has enough satellites to launch competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink

Amazon Leo now has more than 390 satellites in orbit, though it is still a tiny fraction of SpaceX’s 10,000-strong Starlink constellation

The Independent UK

Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites

Amazon's latest batch of 29 satellites lifted off from Florida early on Thursday aboard an Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance, marking the ‌company's 14th launch ⁠of dozens more ⁠planned to deploy more than 3,200 satellites that will provide global internet coverage from space.

The Economic Times

Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX

Schism caused by Society of Saint Pius X ordaining four bishops without consent presents first crisis for Pope Leo

The Guardian - UK

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Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites to orbit from Florida (video)

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida early Thursday morning (July 2).

Space

Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops

Consecrations by Society of Saint Pius X bring automatic excommunication for bishops – and crisis for Pope Leo

The Guardian - UK

The Russia-Ukraine War Is a Test Case for the Future of Military Communications

Ukraine's military now relies on an estimated 100,000 satellite internet terminals, making it one of the world's largest wartime users of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) communications systems.

International Business Times

China's top-secret 'dragon' space plane just released another unidentified object over Earth

The Shenlong, or "divine dragon," space plane just deployed a mysterious payload above our planet. The top-secret spacecraft, which has never been properly photographed, has now released at least nine objects in low Earth orbit.

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Rocket Lab launches 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission, sending up Japanese Earth-observing radar satellite (video)

Rocket Lab launched the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation.

Space

Crisis looms for Pope Leo as splinter sect seeks to ordain far-right bishops

Conflict threatens to worsen mounting tensions between the Vatican and rightwing Catholics in the US and globally

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi's Father Health Update: Argentina Legend's Dad Could Possibly Be 'Discharged' From Hospital Soon

New reports from Argentina indicate Lionel Messi's father Jorge is in a much better condition and is likely to be discharged from the hospital, providing relief for the football star.

International Business Times UK

NT urged to hand satellite slot back to NBTC

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) should return the 126°E geostationary (GEO) satellite slot to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for re-allocation before the filing for the slot expires in December 2026, according to a consultancy.

Bangkok Post

Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami appears a masterstroke as he leads Argentina towards a potential second World Cup title. Still performing at an elite level at 38, Messi's decision to play in the US has revitalized his career and boosted soccer's profile. His teammates and coaches laud his continued…

The Economic Times

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Breaks Silence After Trump’s “Offensive” Comment As Top Diplomat Cancels US Visit

Trump’s remarks about Meloni came shortly after she had praised him as a “strong personality.”

Bored Panda

Reliance Jio eyes India's own satellite broadband network

Reliance Jio is exploring a plan to build its own satellite network for India. This initiative aims to bring internet access to remote areas. The company is also partnering with global satellite providers. This dual approach will speed up service delivery. Jio is establishing ground stations to support this ambitious…

The Economic Times

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The Economic Times

Reliance Jio Telecom Business: Ambanis bet on 5G, AI and broadband in five-point blueprint for Jio's next chapter

Reliance Jio remains India's telecom leader with aggressive 5G expansion, growing subscriber numbers, and new digital services featured prominently at the AGM. Reliance Jio announced five strategic growth commitments, including expanding 5G adoption and broadband access, as its subscriber base surpassed 524 million. The company is also venturing into satellite…

Space

'It's quite a bit more than we expected': Satellite reveals immense scale of GPS signal tampering

For the first time, an experimental satellite has mapped the scale of GPS jamming across Europe and the Middle East from space.

The Economic Times

$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in space

Reliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and extending its telecom dominance into space. This ambitious project, potentially costing $10-15 billion, seeks to bolster India's digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign infrastructure, positioning Jio as a major global player.

Bangkok Post

Call for tech defences to protect sovereignty

Thailand must urgently strengthen its "communication sovereignty" to protect national interests in an increasingly borderless digital environment dominated by global technology platforms and emerging low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks, according to AM Thanapant Raicharoen, commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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Dow Falls 507 Points as Fed Chair Warsh Speaks of Price Stability: Stock Market Today

Stocks slide as interest rates remain the same and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh starts writing a shorter song for the biggest central bank in the world.

MarketBeat

After SpaceX, Amazon Could Be The Next Best Space Stock

With the SpaceX IPO driving hype for all things space, Amazon's Project Leo offers credible exposure to the same theme at a fraction of the valuation.

AAP

Perfect 10: there's no business like Messi business

The greatness of Lionel Messi has taken the 2026 World Cup by the scruff of the neck with even superstar Erling Haaland laughing: "He is a madman!"

Space

European rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites (video)

An Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched a record-breaking load to orbit early Wednesday morning (June 17), carrying a batch of Amazon Leo satellites to orbit.

Space

SpaceX launches 3 huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites from Florida (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched three of AST SpaceMobile's giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early Wednesday morning (June 17).

International Business Times UK

White House Plunges Into 'Circular Firing Squad' Over Trump Concert Disaster as 'Most Beautiful' Advisor Margo Martin Faces Fallout

Trump aide Margo Martin faces scrutiny after a shambolic 250th anniversary concert in Washington, D.C., sparked a 'circular firing squad' inside the White House. As artists walk away and blame spreads, Trump's 'most beautiful photographer' remains in the spotlight.

AAP

Pope borrows Spanish king's jet after technical issue

Spain's king has offered Pope Leo his private jet after a technical issue grounded ‌the pontiff's plane in the Canary Islands.

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