June 12, 2024
 

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In This Issue: Apple Expands Satellite Messaging Capabilities With iOS 18 | Rocket Lab in Line for $24M Federal Investment to Increase Space-Grade Solar Cell Production | Kepler Validates Tesat Optical Communications Terminals in In-Orbit Test | Hughes to Expand into European Defense Market With Telespazio | Netcracker Unveils IT Solution for Satellite Operators 
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Apple Expands Satellite Messaging Capabilities With iOS 18
Apple is expanding the capabilities of its satellite messaging on the iPhone. The new iOS 18 update will broaden the availability beyond emergency messaging, and……[continued]
Government/Military
Rocket Lab in Line for $24M Federal Investment to Increase Space-Grade Solar Cell Production
The Biden administration on Tuesday said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Rocket Lab to provide $23.9 million in federal investment to increase production of……[continued]
Connectivity
Kepler Validates Tesat Optical Communications Terminals in In-Orbit Test
Kepler Communications has validated optical inter-satellite links, transmitting data between two relay satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). The two Kepler satellites used in the test……[continued]
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Government/Military
Hughes to Expand into European Defense Market With Telespazio
Hughes Network Systems subsidiary Hughes Europe is expanding into European military, defense, and government sectors through a collaboration with Telespazio, the company announced Tuesday.  Hughes……[continued]
Technology
Netcracker Unveils IT Solution for Satellite Operators
Netcracker Technology, an IT/telecoms solution company, is launching its Digital Satellite Solution, which it believes will create a blueprint for multi-orbit IT to transform how……[continued]
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Podcast
ICYMI: Fighting Wildfires from Space With the Earth Fire Alliance
Wildfires have a devastating impact on human and animal life, property, biodiversity, and air quality, local economies, and so much more. In this week’s On……[continued]
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