Top Stories for the week of December 6, 2024

Connectivity | November 27, 2024
FCC Approves Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service With T-Mobile 
The FCC gave SpaceX approval to operate satellite direct-to-cellular service with T-Mobile in an order released Nov. 26.  This is the FCC’s first instance of……[continued]
Technology | December 4, 2024
10 Tech Trends That Will Impact the Satellite Industry in 2025
As 2024 concludes on the heels of increasing global conflicts and a contentious U.S. presidential election, the satellite and space industry is poised for an…...[continued]
Connectivity | December 4, 2024
Adel Al-Saleh on Why Combining SES and Intelsat Fuels the Operator to Scale Up
Shortly after taking the helm as CEO of SES, Adel Al-Saleh made the splash move to acquire Intelsat in a stunning piece of industry consolidation.…...[continued]
Government/Military | December 4, 2024
Trump Nominates Entrepreneur and Commercial Astronaut Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA 
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA as administrator. Isaacman is an entrepreneur and the founder of Shift4…...[continued]
Imagery and Sensing | December 3, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Neo Space Group to Acquire UP42 from Airbus 
Saudi Arabia’s Neo Space Group (NSG) is making an acquisition in the Earth observation space, acquiring UP42 from Airbus Defence and Space. Terms of the…...[continued]
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Podcast | December 2, 2024
Baiju Bhatt on Aetherflux’s Vision to Build a Power Grid in Space
Tech entrepreneur Baiju Bhatt, known for disrupting the investing landscape with Robinhood, has his sights on the space industry. The Robinhood co-founder left his role…...[continued]
Mobility | December 4, 2024
How Will Starlink’s United and Air France Wins Impact the IFC Market?
It’s been a busy period for SpaceX’s Starlink program, proving it can disrupt the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market. In September, Starlink signed a head-turning deal…...[continued]
Government/Military | December 3, 2024
Australia's Approach to Space Defense Shifts After JP9102 Cancellation
PERTH, Western Australia — Australia lacks a national direction when it comes to defense space policy and the country should be working closely with the…...[continued]
Partner Content | December 4, 2024
Thursday Morning Conversation With Comtech CEO John Ratigan
The final Thursday Morning Conversation (TMC) features Comtech's new President and CEO John Ratigan about a big year for Comtech in 2024 and a look…...[continued]
Launch | December 5, 2024
Arianespace’s Vega C Rocket Returns to Flight in Copernicus Mission
Arianespace's Vega C rocket returned to flight on Thursday, its first launch after a failure during its second mission two years ago. Vega C launched…...[continued]
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