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LEO Lobby Group Forms Without SpaceX

June 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

A new industry association, SpaceConnect, represents NGSO satellite operators.
The group includes Amazon, Iridium, Telesat, and Globalstar.
SpaceConnect aims to advocate for NGSO-friendly policies globally.
The association is led by David Redl and Julie Kearney.

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Strategic Implications

The formation of SpaceConnect may indicate a growing need for NGSO operators to coordinate their advocacy efforts, which could lead to more effective policy influence. The absence of SpaceX suggests potential competition or differing interests within the industry, which may impact the group's ability to present a unified front on key issues like spectrum allocation.

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What Happened

New Industry Association Advocates For NGSO Policies

A group of satellite operators, including Amazon, Iridium, Telesat, and Globalstar, have formed a new industry association called SpaceConnect to advocate for non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite operators. The association, led by David Redl and Julie Kearney, aims to promote NGSO-friendly policies globally, with a focus on supporting the growth and innovation of these satellite systems. This development comes as the EU and US are engaged in discussions over the allocation of the 2 GHz mobile satellite services (MSS) band, with the EU proposing to reserve most of the spectrum for European companies. The formation of SpaceConnect was reported by an unknown source.

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