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NewOrbit claims launch slot for commercial VLEO mission

by Debra Werner September 10, 2026September 9, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – UK startup NewOrbit announced plans Sept. 10 to send NEO-1, a rideshare mission, to very low Earth orbit (VLEO) in the third quarter of 2028.

York Space unveils satellite bus for missions in very low orbit

by Sandra Erwin September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Illustration of satellite coverage for telecommunications services.

SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work with

by Anatolii Papulov July 17, 2026July 16, 2026

Albedo prepares second VLEO mission for 2027 launch

by Debra Werner April 9, 2026April 8, 2026

High altitude balloons, such as this one being launched from Andoya Air Station in 2021, raise important questions about the legal protections of very low Earth orbit and high altitude airspace. Credit: U.S. Army

China’s ‘near space’ legal warfare

by Todd Pennington and Emmy Kanarowski October 2, 2025September 30, 2025

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How low can satellites go? VLEO entrepreneurs plan to find out

by Debra Werner October 5, 2021August 3, 2026

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