{"question":"What is blocking the space industry?","domain":"the space industry","key":"blocks","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/questions/space/what-is-blocking","days":90,"count_recent":205,"count_total":598,"since":"2021-05-20","latest":"2026-10-30","companies_named_most":[{"name":"Isar Aerospace","mentions":49,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/isar-aerospace"},{"name":"SpaceX","mentions":41,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/spacex"},{"name":"AT&T","mentions":4,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/at-t"},{"name":"Dcubed","mentions":4,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/dcubed"},{"name":"Deutsche Telekom","mentions":3,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/deutsche-telekom"},{"name":"EnduroSat","mentions":3,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/endurosat"},{"name":"Globalstar","mentions":3,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/globalstar"},{"name":"T-Mobile","mentions":3,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/t-mobile"}],"findings":[{"date":"2026-10-30","finding":"FCC seeks comments on making 500 MHz of spectrum available for direct-to-device services","detail":"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is requesting feedback from carriers on potential concerns with plans to free up 500 MHz of spectrum for direct-to-device (D2D) services.","outlet":"Data Center Dynamics","companies":[]},{"date":"2026-10-30","finding":"Moog’s third-quarter results were boosted by tariffs.","detail":"Moog reported a tariff-boosted third quarter, with its stock now facing scrutiny ahead of the fourth quarter.","outlet":"Company watch 5 (Space and robotics)","companies":[{"name":"Moog","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/moog"}]},{"date":"2026-10-29","finding":"SpaceX signed an agreement to acquire terrestrial spectrum across the United States.","detail":"SpaceX entered into a contract to purchase nationwide terrestrial frequencies, linking its ground network with its satellite network. The agreement follows authorization for 15,000 next-generation satellites.","outlet":"Sorabatake","companies":[{"name":"SpaceX","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/spacex"}]},{"date":"2026-10-29","finding":"Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile asked the FCC to reconsider expanding spectrum for satellite direct-to-device services.","detail":"Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, together with the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), submitted views to the FCC opposing inclusion of the 2.5 GHz and 3.45 GHz bands in satellite direct-to-device regulations.","outlet":"ZDNet Korea","companies":[{"name":"AT&T","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/at-t"},{"name":"T-Mobile","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/t-mobile"},{"name":"Verizon","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/verizon"}]},{"date":"2026-10-28","finding":"U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar despite Yippy’s objection.","detail":"The U.S. oversight authority approved Amazon’s takeover of satellite operator Globalstar on October 28, 2026. Globalstar partner Yippy filed an objection, but regulators rejected it.","outlet":"Heise","companies":[{"name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/amazon"},{"name":"Globalstar","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/globalstar"}]},{"date":"2026-10-27","finding":"The FCC is preparing to vote on measures harmonizing SCS and MSS spectrum.","detail":"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote this week on measures to harmonize Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) spectrum. CTIA and the three largest U.S. carriers warned that allowing direct-to-device service in 5G bands could hurt terrestrial network performance.","outlet":"Data Center Dynamics","companies":[]},{"date":"2026-10-26","finding":"SpaceX secures roughly $40 billion in GPU financing from Apollo Link.","detail":"SpaceX disclosed in a regulatory filing on October 26, 2026, that it secured a binding commitment for approximately $40 billion to purchase AI chips and related data center equipment. SpaceX described the commitment as the largest committed GPU financing arrangement ever.","outlet":"TechCrunch","companies":[{"name":"SpaceX","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/spacex"}]},{"date":"2026-10-26","finding":"Anatel approved AST SpaceMobile’s S-band spectrum and secondary 700 MHz use in Brazil.","detail":"Brazil’s telecom regulator Anatel approved AST SpaceMobile’s access to S-band spectrum and secondary use of the 700 MHz band, advancing the company’s Brazilian satellite connectivity expansion.","outlet":"StockTitan","companies":[{"name":"AST SpaceMobile","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/ast-spacemobile"}]},{"date":"2026-10-26","finding":"BNP Paribas estimates SpaceX would need at least $100 billion to build a nationwide U.S. mobile network independently","detail":"BNP Paribas estimated that SpaceX could require at least $100 billion in capital expenditure before generating revenue if it builds a nationwide U.S. mobile communications network. The estimate excludes wireless spectrum acquisition and financing costs.","outlet":"36Kr newsflashes","companies":[{"name":"SpaceX","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/spacex"}]},{"date":"2026-10-23","finding":"SpaceX acquired 800 MHz of spectrum and received FCC authorization for a 15,000-satellite direct-to-cell constellation.","detail":"SpaceX has bought 800 megahertz of spectrum and obtained permission from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to deploy a constellation of up to 15,000 satellites for direct-to-cell connectivity.","outlet":"Moonshots with Peter Diamandis","companies":[{"name":"SpaceX","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/spacex"}]},{"date":"2026-10-23","finding":"Starlink is facing regulatory and legal resistance from local ISPs in multiple countries.","detail":"Country-based ISPs are suing or seeking restrictions against Starlink, including ownership requirements such as a 30% local-ownership rule. The segment specifically cites regulatory conflicts in India and South Africa.","outlet":"Peter H. Diamandis","companies":[{"name":"SpaceX","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/spacex"}]},{"date":"2026-10-23","finding":"Starlink acquired 800 MHz of spectrum.","detail":"Starlink bought 800 megahertz of spectrum to support the expansion of its satellite connectivity services.","outlet":"Peter H. Diamandis","companies":[{"name":"SpaceX","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/spacex"}]}]}