Spectrum showdown

Published on March 3, 2026
Illustration of a Weather System Follow-on Microwave satellite. Credit: BAE Systems

As satellite communications constellations grow in size and number, they are also competing for a scarce and increasingly valuable resource: spectrum, the bands of radio frequencies that are crucial for communications and broadband service — and for tracking weather. The pace is intensifying as companies race to expand global communications networks, raising alarms at some […]

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