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UK Joins France in Major Investment in Eutelsat, Boosting European Satellite Competitiveness
The UK has committed to a significant investment in Eutelsat, mirroring a move by France to strengthen Europe's position in the satellite industry and challenge Starlink's dominance. This strategic partnership underscores the growing importance of...Category: Satellite news Views: 80 Date:
ESA Selects Five Launch Vehicle Startups for Funding
The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen five launch vehicle startups for its European Launcher Challenge, potentially awarding them up to €169 million each for satellite launches and vehicle upgrades. The decision follows a competitive process...Category: Satellite news Views: 119 Date:
FCC Unveils Build America Agenda: Boosting Broadband and Space Infrastructure
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the Build America agenda, a comprehensive initiative to streamline broadband deployment, expand spectrum access, support satellite and space industries, and improve telecommunications worker conditions. The plan...Category: Satellite news Views: 56 Date:
Boeing Ships More O3b mPower Satellites Amidst Solar Storm Surprise
Boeing delivered two more O3b mPower satellites to SES, addressing earlier power module issues. Surprisingly, solar storms may have resolved the problem, impacting a $472 million insurance claim. The article discusses the unexpected impact of...Category: Satellite news Views: 141 Date:
Eutelsat and SSR SRG Extend Long-Standing Satellite Partnership
Eutelsat Group and Swiss public broadcaster SSR SRG have renewed their satellite capacity agreement for several years, ensuring continued broadcast of Swiss TV channels and radio via Eutelsat's Hotbird position. This long-term partnership highlights...Category: Satellite news Views: 90 Date:
EU Unveils Sweeping Space Law: Harmonizing Regulations and Addressing Orbital Debris
The European Union has released a landmark Space Act, aiming to harmonize space regulations across member states and address growing concerns about orbital debris and congestion. The act, while ambitious, leaves some key details, like deorbiting...Category: Satellite news Views: 101 Date:
Commerce Department Proposes Ending Funding for Space Traffic Coordination Program
The Commerce Department plans to end funding for the TraCSS space traffic coordination program, despite ongoing beta testing. This decision, detailed in a recently released budget document, raises concerns within the space industry about the future...Category: Satellite news Views: 125 Date:
Liberatech Space Leverages Satellite Data for Mining Investment Analysis
Singapore-based Liberatech Space, co-founded by Yasunori Yamazaki and Tom James, utilizes satellite imagery and AI to provide tailored Earth observation and analysis for the mining and finance sectors. Their partnership with Kongsberg Satellite...Category: Satellite news Views: 125 Date:
Japan's H-2A Rocket Completes Final Mission, Launching GOSAT-GW Satellite
The final launch of Japan's workhorse H-2A rocket successfully deployed the GOSAT-GW Earth science satellite into orbit. This marks the end of an era for the reliable, albeit costly, H-2A, replaced by the newer H3 rocket. The GOSAT-GW satellite...Category: Satellite news Views: 189 Date:
Blue Origin's New Shepard Launches Sixth Crew to Space
Blue Origin successfully launched its third crewed suborbital flight in two and a half months, carrying a diverse group including a disbarred lawyer and a married couple. The flight, NS-33, reached a peak altitude of 105 kilometers. This follows...Category: Satellite news Views: 192 Date:
Rocket Lab's Electron Rocket Achieves Another Successful Launch
Rocket Lab successfully launched an undisclosed satellite into orbit on June 28th, marking its second launch in 48 hours and fourth for the month. The mission, shrouded in secrecy, fueled speculation about the client's identity, with EchoStar being...Category: Satellite news Views: 255 Date:
SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million Contract for US Military Weather Satellite Launch
SpaceX has secured a significant $81.6 million contract from the U.S. Space Systems Command to launch the weather-monitoring satellite WSF-M2 in 2027. This mission, designated USSF-178, marks SpaceX’s third consecutive win under the National...Category: Satellite news Views: 199 Date:
Space Launch System's Solid Rocket Booster Experiences Anomaly During Test
A new Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket booster, the BOLE version, experienced an anomaly during testing. Exhaust and debris were observed near the nozzle after 100 seconds of a two-minute burn. Northrop Grumman, the manufacturer, will use...Category: Satellite news Views: 161 Date:
EchoStar Delays Potential Bankruptcy Filing Amidst FCC Regulatory Review
EchoStar, a US satellite operator, has postponed a potential bankruptcy filing to negotiate with the FCC regarding its spectrum licenses. The company faces scrutiny over its compliance with terrestrial network buildout obligations and the use of...Category: Satellite news Views: 147 Date:
Chinese Astronauts Complete Second Spacewalk at Tiangong Space Station
Two Chinese astronauts, Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui, conducted a second spacewalk at the Tiangong space station, installing debris shielding and equipment. The spacewalk, lasting nearly 6.5 hours, utilized new automated foot restraints, shortening...Category: Satellite news Views: 170 Date:
Rocket Lab's Rapid-Fire Launches: HawkEye 360 Satellites and a Mysterious Payload
Rocket Lab successfully launched HawkEye 360 satellites on June 26th, followed by a swiftly scheduled launch for a confidential customer just 48 hours later. This demonstrates Rocket Lab's increasing launch cadence and operational flexibility. The...Category: Satellite news Views: 130 Date:
US Space Force Poised for Massive Funding Increase Under Reconciliation Bill
President Trump's reconciliation bill proposes a near-$40 billion budget for the US Space Force in fiscal year 2026, a significant increase. This unprecedented budget structure raises concerns about congressional oversight and the potential...Category: Satellite news Views: 153 Date:
US Air Force Reconsiders Satellite Procurement, Exploring SpaceX's Starshield Option
The US Air Force is pausing funding for its low Earth orbit military satellite constellation, considering SpaceX's Starshield as a potentially cheaper alternative. This decision impacts the procurement of 140 satellites and raises concerns about...Category: Satellite news Views: 135 Date:
Muon Space's FireSat Delivers First Thermal Infrared Images
Muon Space's FireSat Protoflight satellite has transmitted its initial thermal infrared images, showcasing its ability to detect heat signatures from space, including wildfires, volcanoes, and industrial activity. This significant advancement in...Category: Satellite news Views: 148 Date:
NASA Reorganization and Budget Cuts Spark Concerns Among Employees
NASA's acting administrator, Janet Petro, is restructuring the agency, potentially shifting power to field centers and impacting contractor jobs. A proposed budget cut of nearly 25%, including a 47% reduction in science funding, raises concerns...Category: Satellite news Views: 148 Date: