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• Germany's Broadband Congress Focuses on In-Building Fibre Network Expansion

  The 28th FRK Broadband Congress in Leipzig will address the challenges of extending fiber networks into buildings (NE4), featuring presentations on best practices, cooperation models, and technological solutions like XGS-PON. Industry expert...

  

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• Hubble Network Leverages Muon Space's MuSat XL for Global Bluetooth Connectivity

  Hubble Network, a space-based Bluetooth connectivity startup, has selected Muon Space's MuSat XL satellite platform for its ambitious plan to create a global Bluetooth network. This partnership will utilize two 500-kilogram satellites launching in...

  

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• Kathrein Broadcast Secures Future with New Investment

  German antenna technology firm Kathrein Broadcast, emerges from financial uncertainty after securing investment from Lenbach Capital. The acquisition ensures continued operations, focusing on high-performance antenna systems for broadcasting and...

  

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• Canada Awards Contracts for Artemis Lunar Rover Development

  Canada's Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded contracts to three companies for the initial study phase of a lunar utility rover, a key part of Canada's contribution to the Artemis program. The 18-month project will assess different rover designs...

  

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• Germany Plans Independent Military Satellite Network

  Germany's Bundeswehr aims to establish a new satellite system for enhanced communication and surveillance, reducing reliance on commercial providers like Starlink. The multi-billion euro project involves launching approximately 300 small satellites...

  

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• Latvia Takes Control of Tet and LMT: Telia Company to Divest Shares

  Telia Company will sell its shares in Latvian telecommunication giants Tet and LMT to the Latvian state, paving the way for a new ownership model that aims to boost growth and benefit customers. The deal is expected to finalize in the first half of...

  

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• SES and Intelsat Merger Creates Global Satellite Powerhouse

  SES's acquisition of Intelsat is complete, forming a massive satellite network with 120 satellites. The combined entity aims for growth in IoT, direct-to-device, and other emerging markets, despite declining video revenue. CEO Adel Al-Saleh...

  

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• VodafoneZiggo and Teleste Partner for Europe's First Major 1.8 GHz DOCSIS 4.0 Network Rollout

  VodafoneZiggo is upgrading its network with Teleste's 1.8 GHz broadband technology, enabling DOCSIS 4.0 capabilities for faster and more reliable internet across the Netherlands. This marks a significant step in Europe's adoption of next-generation...

  

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• CityFibre Secures £2.3 Billion in Funding to Fuel UK Fibre Network Expansion

  CityFibre, the UK's largest independent full-fibre platform, has secured £2.3 billion in financing, ending speculation of a funding shortfall. This includes new equity and an expansion of existing debt facilities, enabling accelerated growth,...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Files for IPO, Seeking Funds for Debt Reduction and Growth

  Firefly Aerospace, a space exploration company, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq. The company aims to utilize the funds to pay down debt and support ongoing operations, leveraging its successes with the Blue Ghost lander...

  

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• UK Invests Heavily in Eutelsat, Boosting European Satellite Capabilities

  The UK government has pledged £90 million to Eutelsat's capital increase, alongside other key investors, solidifying its commitment to European satellite infrastructure and national security. This significant investment aims to create a European...

  

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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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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