Top Stories for the week of March 8, 2024 |
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Podcast | March 5, 2024
Nuclear Weapons in Space: Behind the Headlines With Brian Weeden
A few weeks ago, space security issues took center-stage in the news after reports of a nuclear satellite weapon. The White House confirmed that Russia……[continued] |
Finance | March 4, 2024
Iridium to Acquire Satelles to Bolster Alternative PNT Capabilities
Iridium is acquiring longtime partner Satelles for its alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) service. Iridium plans to use Satelles Satellite Time and Location (STL)…...[continued] |
Finance | March 4, 2024
Lockheed Martin Makes Bid to Acquire Terran Orbital
Lockheed Martin made an offer to acquire Terran Orbital on Friday, and Terran Orbital responded by adopting a limited duration stockholder rights plan, which is…...[continued] |
Finance | March 6, 2024
Thales Adjusts Workforce to Respond to Commercial Satellite Market Headwinds
Thales Alenia Space reported a dip in demand for commercial telecommunication satellite orders in 2023, and is shifting part of its workforce to respond to…...[continued] |
Technology | February 20, 2024
Satellite Technology of the Year Nominees for 2023
The Via Satellite Technology of the Year award recognizes breakthrough technology achievements and how they impact the industry. This award is now in its sixth year, and…...[continued] |
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Finance | March 1, 2024
Post-Dish Merger, EchoStar Reports Cash Crunch to Fund Debts
In EchoStar Corporation’s first financial results after merging with Dish Network, the company disclosed that it has “substantial doubt about its ability to continue” without…...[continued] |
Launch | March 5, 2024
SpaceX Launches 53 Satellites in First Rideshare Mission of 2024
SpaceX launched 53 payloads in the Falcon 9 Transporter-10 smallsat rideshare mission, SpaceX’s first rideshare mission of 2024. The mission launched from Space Launch Complex…...[continued] |
Government/Military | March 6, 2024
UK Space Agency Lead Emphasizes National Priorities at Space-Comm Expo
Farnborough, United Kingdom — The United Kingdom is shaping up for one of the most important years in its history in space, with an expected…...[continued] |
Government/Military | March 4, 2024
NASA Cancels OSAM-1 Mission Citing Cost and Schedule Issues
NASA made the decision to cancel the On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) mission, citing technical, cost, and schedule challenges. NASA announced the decision…...[continued] |
People | February 20, 2024
Celebrating Women in Satellite
Now in its third year, Celebrating Women in Satellite recognizes the contributions of women who have made a difference for the space and satellite industry,…...[continued] |
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