October 23, 2024
 

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In This Issue: Satellite Industry Tackles the Challenges in the Way of a Broader D2D Rollout | Umbra Lands SDA Contract to Explore Integrating Remote Sensing in PWSA | Aptos Orbital Debuts Terminal for AI Processing Onboard Satellites | Space Solar Signs Agreement to Bring Energy to Iceland 
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Satellite Industry Tackles the Challenges in the Way of a Broader D2D Rollout
As the direct-to-device space picked up steam in 2024 with demonstrations and new partnerships with mobile network operators and device manufacturers, the business model is……[continued]
Government/Military
Umbra Lands SDA Contract to Explore Integrating Remote Sensing in PWSA
Umbra has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA) to demonstrate the feasibility of integrating its commercial remote sensing capabilities……[continued]
Technology
Aptos Orbital Debuts Terminal for AI Processing Onboard Satellites
New company in the satellite tech space Aptos Orbital debuted a terminal to allow satellites to run powerful AI on orbit. The Aptos terminal announced……[continued]
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Sustainability
Space Solar Signs Agreement to Bring Energy to Iceland
Iceland could benefit from space based solar energy by 2030 under a new deal between U.K. company Space Solar and Transition Labs. The companies announced an……[continued]
Connectivity
Intelsat’s IS-33e Satellite is a ‘Total Loss’
Intelsat confirmed on Monday the Intelsat-33e satellite is a “total loss” after a recent anomaly. Intelsat first reported a service outage on the satellite on……[continued]
Podcast
ICYMI: What a Trump or Harris Election Win Means for the Space and Satellite Industry
This week’s On Orbit podcast is a topical look at space policy in the U.S. election. Host Rachel Jewett is joined by fellow editor Jeff……[continued]
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