communications satellite
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In 2009, an Iridium Communications satellite hit a nonfunctional Russian communications satellite, generating around 1,800 pieces of debris at least 10 centimeters in size.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The LVM3-M6 rocket launched the US-built AST SpaceMobile communications satellite into low-Earth orbit.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
A communications satellite designed and built by embattled aerospace giant Boeing has broken up in orbit.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
Space Force recently canceled a multibillion-dollar program to develop a classified military communications satellite with the company after cost overruns, a schedule delay and development difficulties, according to Bloomberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
SpaceX, meanwhile, was contracted to launch Turksat 6A, Turkey's first domestically produced communications satellite — although the launch date has been delayed and the project now appears uncertain.
From Salon ● May 16, 2023
