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Lynk Global and Omnispace completed their merger after receiving regulatory approvals and launched Elveo Mobile, a company combining Lynk’s direct-to-device connectivity platform with 60 megahertz of S-band spectrum. The company aims to move from limited messaging and alerts to more advanced data services through partnerships with mobile network operators.
Satellite operators are rushing to reserve launch flights through 2028, despite uncertainty over the schedules of some vehicles, amid capacity constraints and concerns about cuts to rideshare programs. AST SpaceMobile says it has booked enough launches to complete its initial constellation, but the return of New Glenn and the availability of other alternatives remain decisive factors.