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Connectivity | October 15, 2024
SpaceX Requests Starlink Gen2 Modification, Previews Gigabit-Speeds
SpaceX submitted a request to the FCC to modify the second generation, Gen2, of its Starlink satellite system with changes that SpaceX said will allow……[continued]
Connectivity | October 11, 2024
Verizon Exec Explains the Skylo Deal and the Telco's D2D Strategy
In late August, Verizon was the latest big name telco to team up with a satellite player for direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. Verizon announced a deal…...[continued]
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Launch | October 14, 2024
SpaceX Follows Milestone Starship Test With Europa Clipper Falcon Heavy Launch
SpaceX hit an eye-catching milestone with its Starship test flight on Sunday from Texas, successfully catching the Super Heavy booster in the first attempt to…...[continued]
Finance | October 16, 2024
Airbus to Cut 2,500 Jobs in Defence and Space 
Airbus Defence and Space plans to cut up to 2,500 positions within the group as it reorganizes after financial troubles. Airbus announced the cuts on…...[continued]
Connectivity | October 14, 2024
French Startup Constellation Technologies Raises Seed Funding for VLEO System
French startup Constellation Technologies & Operations has raised 9.3 million euros ($10 million) to move forward on its plans for a satellite broadband constellation in…...[continued]
Government/Military | October 16, 2024
NASA’s TDRS System to Stop Onboarding New Missions in November
NASA will stop onboarding new missions to its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system in November. NASA announced the change on Wednesday, which is…...[continued]
Connectivity | October 1, 2024
Intelsat CEO David Wajsgras Explains Why the Time was Right for the SES Deal
The SES deal to acquire Intelsat will be remembered as one of the biggest news stories of 2024. After years of back-and-forth, will-they-won’t-they, two of…...[continued]
Finance | October 1, 2024
How Do Space Investors See the Outlook for Space Sustainability?
Alison Perez, a venture capitalist, is always on the hunt for the next transformational technology solution. And lately, it’s the solutions that address sustainability in…...[continued]
Finance | October 17, 2024
Iridium Hits Record Revenue in Q3, Pitches Global Nature of NTN Direct
Iridium Communications reported record third quarter total revenue of $212.8 million, with higher commercial service revenue and government engineering revenue. Total revenue increased 8% versus…...[continued]
Finance | October 15, 2024
EarthDaily Acquires Descartes Labs
EarthDaily Analytics has acquired geospatial intelligence firm Descartes Labs, the company announced Tuesday. EarthDaily Analytics said the acquisition was attractive because of how Descartes Labs…...[continued]
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