Analysis & Insights

Curated data and analysis on the trends shaping the space economy.

EchoStar’s Liquidity Lift-Off: $21B Net Cash and a Multi-Year SpaceX Upside

October 08, 2025

Executive Summary• EchoStar converts spectrum into liquidity. Two signed deals move 50 MHz to ATT and 50 MHz to SpaceX, unlocking $31.2 B in proceeds, $11.4 B in debt paydown, $24.1 B projected cash, and an $8.5 B SpaceX equity stake, plus ~$2 B i...

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Starlink Full-Stack Connectivity: $17B DTC Spectrum Bid Could Bypass Carriers

September 10, 2025

SpaceX’s $17B purchase of AWS-4/H-block spectrum and the rollout of V3 Starship-class satellites turn Starlink DTC into a very strong rural/suburban solution, and, paired with terrestrial Starlink hardware in cities, position Starlink as a full-st...