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• NASA's ISS Retirement and the Future of Commercial Space Stations

  With the International Space Station's retirement looming in 2030, NASA's reassessment of continuous human presence in low Earth orbit is sparking debate among commercial space station developers. Axiom Space, Vast, and Intuitive Machines weigh in...

  

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• China Successfully Tests Inflatable Space Module on Shijian-19 Mission

  China's Shijian-19 mission successfully tested a novel inflatable space module, showcasing advancements in lightweight construction and large-scale space habitats. The module, developed by CAST, underwent rigorous testing before its successful...

  

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• Maxar's WorldView Legion Constellation Nears Completion with 2025 Launch Target

  Maxar Intelligence aims for early 2025 launch of its final two WorldView Legion satellites, completing a six-spacecraft Earth observation constellation. This expansion significantly enhances global coverage and image acquisition capabilities,...

  

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• ESA and JAXA Expand Space Collaboration: Moon, Mars, and Planetary Defense

  The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have announced a significant expansion of their collaboration, focusing on planetary defense, lunar exploration, Mars missions, and more. This partnership aims to...

  

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• European Space Startup The Exploration Company Secures $160 Million in Series B Funding

  The Exploration Company, a European space startup, has raised $160 million in Series B funding to develop its Nyx cargo spacecraft for commercial space stations. This funding will support development of Nyx Earth, capable of transporting cargo to...

  

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• Space Force Awards $4.5 Million Contract for Optical Imaging Payload

  The U.S. Space Force has awarded Optimum Technologies a $4.5 million contract to develop an optical imaging payload for a 2026 mission aboard an Impulse Space vehicle. This mission, part of the Tactically Responsive Space program, aims to inspect...

  

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• Tianzhou-8 Cargo Craft Docks with China's Tiangong Space Station

  Tianzhou-8, carrying 6,000 kg of supplies and experiments, successfully docked with the Tiangong space station. The mission includes lunar regolith experiments for future habitat construction and biological studies for long-term space exploration....

  

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• FAA Overhauls Launch Licensing Regulations Amid Industry Criticism

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing a committee to review and update its Part 450 launch licensing regulations, facing significant criticism from companies like SpaceX over delays and complexities. Industry leaders call for a...

  

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• Tivù to Launch Redesigned EPG on Connected TVs via HbbTV

  Tivù will make its redesigned Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for free-to-air DTT and DTH satellite television available on connected TV sets via the HbbTV standard by the end of 2024. The new HbbTV version will launch the service when the user...

  

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• HbbTV Embraces Streaming Future, Sees Challenges for Newcomers

  HbbTV is embracing the future of streaming and broadcast, with the chairman of the organization highlighting the growing importance of hybrid technology in a world where both platforms are vying for dominance.

  

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• Intuitive Machines Calls for Artemis Reformulation to Address Budget Issues

  Intuitive Machines, a leading provider of lunar infrastructure, proposes a shift in NASA's Artemis program toward an "infrastructure-first" approach, emphasizing the development of lunar infrastructure and data services to enable a thriving lunar...

  

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• AST SpaceMobile Books Rockets to Deploy Satellites for 5G Coverage

  AST SpaceMobile has secured launch contracts with Blue Origin, SpaceX, and India's GSLV to deploy a constellation of satellites enabling 5G coverage for standard mobile phones in the US and other key markets.

  

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• SMPTE and Avid Publish New Standard for VC-3 Codec in IMF

  SMPTE and Avid have collaborated to publish a new standard for the VC-3 codec in interoperable master format (IMF). This standard, SMPTE ST 2067-70, ensures the use of VC-3 in IMF, enabling high-quality delivery and archiving of content.

  

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• Spire Global Sells Ship-Tracking Business to Kpler for $241 Million

  Satellite operator Spire Global is selling its commercial ship-tracking business to analytics provider Kpler to invest in other data markets and its hosted payload services.

  

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• NASA, Roscosmos Disagree on International Space Station Air Leak Severity

  NASA and Roscosmos disagree on the cause and severity of an air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station, which NASA fears could lead to a catastrophic failure.

  

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• Al Arabiya’s Futuristic Graphics for US Election Coverage

  Al Arabiya used augmented reality and virtual elements to create a futuristic set for US election coverage, reflecting a cyber and synthwave aesthetic.

  

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• JPL Layoffs: NASA Lab Cuts Staff Again Amid Budget Constraints

  The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is set to lay off about 325 employees this week, marking the second round of staff reductions in less than a year due to budget constraints. The layoffs are expected to affect a range of departments, from...

  

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• Elon Musk Could Reshape NASA in the Trump Administration

  Former NASA officials say that Elon Musk, who has been advising President-elect Donald Trump, could have a significant impact on the agency, including its human spaceflight program.

  

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• Diamond Sports Group and St. Louis Cardinals Agree on New Media Rights Deal

  Diamond Sports Group and the St. Louis Cardinals have reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that maintains Diamond as the team’s exclusive local broadcaster while adding direct-to-consumer streaming options. The agreement reduces rights...

  

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• Sierra Space Clears Design Review for Missile-Warning Satellites

  Sierra Space, known for its commercial space initiatives, is making inroads into the national security sector with its missile-warning satellites for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer. The company has cleared an early design...

  

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