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Back to EpisodesSpace News for Monday, March 16, 2026
Published 4 months ago
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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Starcloud files plans for 88,000-satellite constellation
(00:39) OSTP taking on space policy coordination work in place of National Space Council
(01:23) Strait of Hormuz crisis drives demand for commercial geospatial intelligence
(01:46) Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion
(02:40) General John Hyten Joins Astranis as Chairman of New Strategic Advisory Board
(03:29) Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?
(03:54) Volatus Aerospace Finalizes 100% Acquisition of Synergy Aviation
(04:35) Contrivian Named Authorized Reseller for Amazon Leo Government Connectivity
(05:12) ICEYE Targets €1 Billion Revenue Threshold as Defense Demand Drives Production Scaling
(05:43) Blue Origin Unveils NEO Hunter: A Hybrid Planetary Defense Concept
(06:18) 2 seconds that changed the world: Robert Goddard launched the 1st liquid-fueled rocket 100 years ago today
(07:04) Deep underground, a telescope may soon detect ghosts of stars that died before Earth existed
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Starcloud files plans for 88,000-satellite constellation
(00:39) OSTP taking on space policy coordination work in place of National Space Council
(01:23) Strait of Hormuz crisis drives demand for commercial geospatial intelligence
(01:46) Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion
(02:40) General John Hyten Joins Astranis as Chairman of New Strategic Advisory Board
(03:29) Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?
(03:54) Volatus Aerospace Finalizes 100% Acquisition of Synergy Aviation
(04:35) Contrivian Named Authorized Reseller for Amazon Leo Government Connectivity
(05:12) ICEYE Targets €1 Billion Revenue Threshold as Defense Demand Drives Production Scaling
(05:43) Blue Origin Unveils NEO Hunter: A Hybrid Planetary Defense Concept
(06:18) 2 seconds that changed the world: Robert Goddard launched the 1st liquid-fueled rocket 100 years ago today
(07:04) Deep underground, a telescope may soon detect ghosts of stars that died before Earth existed