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Lynk Global and Omnispace Forge Merger to Bolster Satellite-to-Phone Connectivity

In a strategic move to strengthen their position in the satellite-to-device market, Lynk Global and Omnispace have announced a merger. The deal will integrate Omnispace’s S-band spectrum with Lynk’s existing platform, positioning them against rivals like SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile.

Strategic Merger to Enhance Satellite Services

Lynk Global and Omnispace are reportedly merging to combine their assets in a bid to advance direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services, according to a joint announcement. Sources indicate that the merger will leverage Omnispace’s 60 megahertz of S-band spectrum with Lynk’s current D2D platform, which uses five low Earth orbit satellites to provide intermittent messaging in select island nations. The move aims to position the merged entity competitively against industry players like SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile, who are also securing satellite frequencies for similar services.

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NASA Leadership Shakes Up Moon Program Amid SpaceX Delays and Political Maneuvering

NASA’s acting administrator has publicly acknowledged SpaceX’s Starship delays and is opening lunar lander contracts to new competitors. The announcement comes amid a behind-the-scenes power struggle for permanent NASA leadership as the 2027 Moon landing timeline appears increasingly unrealistic.

NASA Rethinks Moon Strategy Amid SpaceX Delays

NASA’s acting administrator Sean Duffy has dramatically altered the space agency’s lunar return strategy, according to reports from his Monday television appearances. Sources indicate Duffy publicly acknowledged that SpaceX has fallen behind schedule developing its Starship lunar lander and that NASA’s 2027 target for a crewed Moon landing is no longer achievable. The acting chief announced plans to expand competition for human landing system development, stating “I’m in the process of opening that contract up” to include additional companies.