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Opinion
5 Years of SpaceX Rideshare Missions: The Spoils of Monopoly
Five years after launching its Transporter program, SpaceX now enjoys a monopoly on smallsat rideshare with heavy launchers, with the lowest price point on the market and an average launch […]
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Government/Military
European Space Startups Grapple With Red Tape on the Path to Growth
The European space startup scene has been going strong in the past few years despite global financial headwinds. But accessibility of growth-stage funding and too much red tape remains an […]
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Technology
Leveraging AI in Space: Experts Assess the Impact on the Defense and Space Domain
Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) disruptive potential has consumed the terrestrial world, especially with the arrival of large language models like ChatGPT that are rewriting the nature of work and what’s possible […]
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Magazine
4 Airlines Share Their Perspectives on the IFC Market
With the arrival of the multi-orbit era and airlines making decisions on how they will use satellite connectivity going forward, the market for in-flight connectivity (IFC) has entered an exciting […]
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Manufacturing
Where Does the GEO Piece Fit in Satellite’s Future?
We’ll always need GEO, even in a world that’s gone head over heels for LEO. It’s a matter of physics: The Geostationary Orbit (GEO) has unique characteristics. Because a satellite […]
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Partner Content
The Enterprise Grade Advantage
Take an interactive journey with four individuals as they utilize Intelsat’s enterprise-grade network services to enable reliable, high-throughput communications in situations and locations where cellular coverage is not available. Learn […]
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Government/Military
TrustPoint Wins 2 SpaceWERX Contracts in AltPNT Challenge
SpaceWERX has awarded TrustPoint two Direct-to-Phase II contracts to mature the company’s GPS-independent technologies as part of the SpaceWERX AltPNT Challenge. TrustPoint announced the two awards on Wednesday, worth $3.8 […]
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Finance
Astrocast CEO Explains Decision to Take the IoT Company Private
Swiss satellite IoT company Astrocast delisted from the Euronext Growth Exchange in Oslo, Norway, as leadership decided to take the company private. CEO Fabien Jordan explained the strategy behind the […]
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People
Iridium’s Longtime CFO Thomas J. Fitzpatrick to Retire
Iridium Communications announced Wednesday that its longtime CFO Thomas Fitzpatrick will retire at the end of the year. He will remain on the company’s board of directors. Fitzpatrick has been […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Signs 5G Partnership in Africa With Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Globalstar signed a strategic partnership with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to deliver 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. The partnership announced Wednesday will provide Liquid with […]
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Finance
Mynaric Reports Production Delays, Slashes Financial Guidance
Mynaric is experiencing production delays on its laser communication terminals, causing the company to slash its revenue guidance. Mynaric updated its guidance on August 20 and also announced the company’s […]
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Launch
Rocket Factory Augsburg Engine Explodes in Test Ahead of Milestone Launch
A Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) engine exploded on Monday during a hot fire test at the SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland. Video captured by the BBC shows the rocket’s first stage […]
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Mobility
Brazilian Airline Azul Taps Viasat to Connect New Aircraft
Brazil’s largest airline Azul awarded Viasat a deal to connect seven aircraft in its new Airbus A330-900neo fleet with in-flight connectivity (IFC). Under the deal announced Tuesday, Viasat will equip […]
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Technology
SES Certifies All.Space Terminals to Operate on its Network
SES has certified All.Space terminals to operate on the company’s Ka-band Geostationary (GEO) satellites and its Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b network. All.Space announced the update on Tuesday. All.Space says it […]
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Connectivity
FCC Approves Globalstar Constellation Refresh Over SpaceX Objections
The FCC authorized Globalstar to deploy the upgrade of its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, dismissing a SpaceX petition that Globalstar’s request be denied. The FCC granted Globalstar’s request to begin […]
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Podcast
Space Robotics: Leading Autonomous Systems for Building, Capturing, and Servicing
This episode in the Future Space Economy series highlights breakthroughs from leading space system manufacturers in building autonomous robots that inspect, service, assemble, build, and refuel in orbit. The discussion […]
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Imagery and Sensing
NATO Taps Planet Labs to Track Global Threats with SkySat Imagery
Planet Labs will provide high-resolution satellite data to support the NATO Communications and Information Agency‘s (NCIA) Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) program under a new contract the company announced […]
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Connectivity
Marlink Now Offers Customizable Maritime Starlink Plans Based on Data Needs
European hybrid network managed services provider Marlink unveiled new, customizable Starlink internet plans for its maritime, enterprise, energy and leisure customers. The new plans, announced Monday, range from 10GB to […]
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Launch
SpaceX Launches 116 payloads on the 11th Transporter Rideshare Mission
SpaceX launched 116 payloads to orbit on Friday in the 11th Transporter dedicated smallsat rideshare mission. A Falcon 9 rocket launched the mission on Aug. 16 from Vandenberg Space Force […]
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Government/Military
York Space Systems and Tyvak Win SDA Awards to Build Tranche 2 Transport Gamma Satellites
The Space Development Agency awarded York Space Systems and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems contracts to build and operate 10 satellites each of the Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) – Gamma variant. […]
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Finance
Comtech Relocates its Corporate Headquarters From New York to Arizona
Comtech has relocated its corporate headquarters from Melville, New York to Chandler, Arizona to invest in the next stage of the company’s growth. The company has had a presence in […]
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People
Exolaunch Promotes Former Spire Exec to CEO Role
Exolaunch has appointed Robert Sproles, as its new CEO. Sproles has previously been CTO of the company. He replaces Dmitriy Sternharz, the company’s founder, who has led Exolaunch since its […]
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Finance
Lockheed Martin Agrees to Acquire Terran Orbital for Less Than Original Proposal
Lockheed Martin on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital in a $450 million deal based on enterprise value, a bargain versus the $606 million unsolicited proposal […]
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Imagery and Sensing
Maxar Confirms Successful Launch for Second Batch of WorldView Legion Satellites
The second batch of Maxar Intelligence WorldView Legion satellites are now in the commissioning phase after a SpaceX launch on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the two satellites on a Falcon […]
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Finance
Redwire to Acquire Hera Systems, Adding to Spacecraft Portfolio
Redwire Corp. on Wednesday evening said it has agreed to acquire Hera Systems in a deal that will add additional spacecraft options to its portfolio, including satellites for Geostationary Orbit (GEO). […]
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Manufacturing
Apex Debuts Aries Satellite Bus for GEO
Los Angeles-based satellite manufacturing startup Apex introduced a new satellite bus designed for Geostationary Orbit (GEO). The GEO Aries bus platform is an ESPA-class satellite bus. It is a high […]
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Connectivity
Es’hailSat Pursues Collaboration in Algeria
Es’hailSat is looking to deepen its presence into Algeria. It has held discussions with Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) to discuss areas for potential collaboration for supporting telecoms networks in the […]
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Government/Military
Ovzon Wins New US DoD Business for Ovzon 3
Ovzon has reached a significant milestone in the United States as it has received its first order for Ovzon 3 from the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD). The order […]
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Finance
Telesat Works to Finalize Canadian Funding Agreements, Revenue Drops 15% in Q2
Telesat reported a 15% drop in revenue in the second quarter of 2024 as the operator ramps up capital expenditures for the Lightspeed constellation and works to finalize funding agreements […]
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Connectivity
Google Brings Satellite SOS Feature to Android With Pixel 9
Google is adding satellite capabilities to its new Pixel 9 phone to provide emergency messaging outside of cellular networks. According to Google’s Pixel 9 announcement on Aug. 13, Pixel 9 […]




























