December 15, 2023
 

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In This Issue: Avanti CEO Previews Upcoming LEO Partnership, Multi-Orbit Outlook | Amazon Demonstrates 100 Gbps Laser Links on Prototype Kuiper Satellites | First Vulcan Centaur Launch Slips to 2024, ULA Completes Wet Dress Rehearsal | SDA Goal to Field 8 ‘FOO Fighter’ Satellite Constellation | Thuraya Releases New Version of Satellite Phone 
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Avanti CEO Previews Upcoming LEO Partnership, Multi-Orbit Outlook
In November, Avanti Communications made an announcement out of the blue that it would look to pursue a multi-orbit strategy. Avanti operates four Ka-band satellites……[continued]
Connectivity
Amazon Demonstrates 100 Gbps Laser Links on Prototype Kuiper Satellites
Amazon’s prototype Kuiper satellites are equipped with optical inter-satellite links, Amazon revealed Dec. 14, along with the news the links have been successfully tested in……[continued]
Launch
First Vulcan Centaur Launch Slips to 2024, ULA Completes Wet Dress Rehearsal
ULA’s Vulcan Centaur rocket won’t debut until early 2024, after it encountered routine issues during the first wet dress rehearsal. ULA announced Thursday that it……[continued]
Government/Military
SDA Goal to Field 8 ‘FOO Fighter’ Satellite Constellation
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) wants companies to submit proposals by Jan. 19 for a four to eight satellite constellation to detect/track……[continued]
Technology
Thuraya Releases New Version of Satellite Phone
Thuraya is releasing a new generation version of its XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone. It is a dual-mode, dual-SIM satellite-cellular phone that allows users to move……[continued]
Connectivity
ICYMI: FCC Denies SpaceX Appeal for Starlink RDOF Funding
The FCC reaffirmed its 2022 decision to cancel Starlink funding for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, in an order issued Tuesday. Both Republican FCC Commissioners……[continued]
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