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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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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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