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Walmart signs long-term nuclear power supply deal in Illinois

Walmart has signed a long-term power purchase agreement to receive electricity generated at a U.S. nuclear power plant, strengthening its strategy to secure clean energy. The deal with Constellation covers about 176 megawatts from the Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois, including 30 MW from boosted output at the existing plant. The contracts begin in 2029 and 2030 and run for 15 years each, with power also supporting Walmart logistics facilities.

Industry

SpaceX burns up 260 Starlink satellites over six months, keeps 40,000-satellite ambition

SpaceX deorbited and disposed of 260 Starlink satellites by controlled re-entry from December 2025 to May 2026, an FCC filing showed. Of those, 176 were first-generation satellites and the rest were second-generation, while 349 satellites stopped operating and are due to be disposed of in coming days or months. Researchers have raised concerns about atmospheric impacts from burn-ups as U.S. regulators consider environmental review policies. SpaceX plans up to 42,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.

Telecommunications & Media

Amazon steps up challenge to Starlink after Leo satellite fleet passes 390 ahead of year-end service

Amazon has increased the number of low-Earth orbit satellites for its Leo internet network to more than 390 after launching 29 additional satellites. The company said the current fleet is sufficient to support continuous service across initial latitude bands and plans to start initial service by the end of this year. Amazon aims to build a constellation of about 7,700 satellites, but launch-vehicle shortages and delays have slowed progress.