Top Stories for the week of February 16, 2024 |
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Sustainability | February 13, 2024
SpaceX Details Plan to Actively Deorbit 100 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX detailed a plan on Feb. 12 to deorbit 100 Starlink satellites that are part of the early version 1 design. The satellites are currently……[continued] |
Government/Military | February 15, 2024
White House Confirms Russia Anti-Satellite Threat, Says It is Not Active
The White House confirmed on Thursday that Russia is developing an anti-satellite (ASAT) capability, although it is not an active capability. This disclosure came after…...[continued] |
Government/Military | February 12, 2024
Aalyria Demonstrates Multi-Orbit Network Orchestration to the DoD
Aalyria recently conducted a demonstration of its Spacetime network orchestration software platform, integrating assets from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial satellite operators…...[continued] |
Opinion | February 13, 2024
Has an Ecological Focus Stalled the Space Sustainability Market?
Space sustainability is becoming an undisputed necessity. However, not everyone agrees yet on the how, nor does everyone believe in the viability of a commercial…...[continued] |
Connectivity | February 9, 2024
New Industry Organization Mobile Satellite Services Association Focuses on Direct-to-Device Services
A group of satellite operators debuted a new industry organization on Friday — the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), focused on promoting the direct-to-device (D2D)…...[continued] |
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Imagery and Sensing | February 14, 2024
Kuva Space Details Plan to Target US Government Business in Expansion
Finnish hyperspectral startup Kuva Space is working to break into the U.S. market, recently hiring former Iceye US CEO Jerry Welsh to lead the company's expansion…...[continued] |
People | January 22, 2024
Former Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart on the Milestones, Hopes, and Heartbreaks of Virgin Orbit’s Journey
In 2017, Dan Hart left his 34-year career at Boeing to embark on a new adventure as CEO of Virgin Orbit. Working for Richard Branson’s…...[continued] |
Finance | February 13, 2024
Skylo Raises $37M for Direct-to-Device Connectivity
Direct-to-device satellite connectivity company Skylo Technologies has raised $37 million in funding, co-led by Intel Capital and Innovation Endeavors. New investors BMW i Ventures, Next47,…...[continued] |
Government/Military | February 15, 2024
MDA, SDA Satellites On Orbit After Launch
The Department of Defense confirmed late Wednesday that six demonstration satellites launched earlier that evening for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Development Agency…...[continued] |
Finance | February 7, 2024
Viasat to Initiate Service on ViaSat-3 Satellite, Starts Receiving Insurance Money
Viasat plans to initiate service soon with the first ViaSat-3 satellite, which has just a fraction of its planned capacity due to an issue with…...[continued] |
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