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How Satellite Data Can Enable Solutions for Smart Cities
The evolution of urban life hinges on a blend of sustainability and forward-thinking design. This is what makes the concept of smart cities so captivating……[continued] |
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Technology
JAXA and NEC Demonstrate Optical Inter-Satellite Data Transmission
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Japanese IT and technology company NEC have demonstrated optical inter-satellite data relay between the Daichi-4 Earth observation satellite in……[continued] |
Technology
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat Begin Development of Spain's Quantum Key GEO Mission
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat initiated the development, manufacturing, verification and validation phase of the first QKD-GEO prototype, the companies announced Jan. 21. The QKD-GEO……[continued] |
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Cybersecurity
ESA Funds New Estonian Space Cyber Testing and Training Ground
A European collaboration will launch a new cyber initiative in Estonia, a country on the front lines of cybersecurity issues. A consortium of Estonian companies,……[continued] |
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People
Xona Space Systems Appoints Jonathan Wakenshaw as Chief Operating Officer
Xona Space Systems appointed Jonathan "Jay" Wakenshaw as the company's first chief operating officer, announced Jan. 23. With over 25 years of leadership experience across……[continued] |
Finance
ICYMI: Space Capital Tracks Rebound in Space Investment in ‘24, Expects More Interest in ‘25
Investment and consulting firm Space Capital reports that investment in space companies hit $26 billion in 2024, an increase of 30% year-over-year. The firm recently……[continued] |
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