Latest news and trends in satellite television and communication.

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• Iridium Wins Support for Direct-to-Device Smartphone Connectivity

  Iridium will be able to test and demonstrate its direct-to-device satellite services in low Earth orbit with industry-standard chips as a result of the 3GPP’s approval of its proposal.

  

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• Lunar Outpost Changes Partners for Artemis Rover Design

  Lunar Outpost has replaced Lockheed Martin with Leidos as a partner for the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle program. The change will result in significant design revisions for the rover.

  

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• Swisscom's Acquisition of Vodafone Italia Approved by EU Commission

  The European Union Commission has approved the acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Swisscom, paving the way for the completion of the transaction in the first quarter of 2025. The approval follows an in-depth investigation by the Italian Competition...

  

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• Space Force Weighs Options for Next-Generation Weather Satellites

  The U.S. Space Force is carefully considering its options for replacing aging weather satellites, with a decision on next-generation systems still some time away. The service is analyzing data from current and experimental satellites to determine...

  

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• Hawaiian Airlines Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi on Transpacific Flights

  Hawaiian Airlines has begun offering free Starlink Wi-Fi on most of its transpacific flights to and from Hawaii. The airline is now the second major carrier to partner with SpaceX for inflight internet access.

  

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• IBC 2024: Audinate’s Dante Ecosystem Powers IP and Cloud-Based Broadcast Workflows

  IBC 2024 showcased the continued shift towards IP and cloud-based workflows in the broadcast industry. Audinate, a leading developer of Dante audio-over-IP protocol, highlighted its expanding ecosystem supporting this transition.

  

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• WISI Communications Successfully Completes Restructuring Under Self-Administration

  German technology provider WISI Communications has successfully completed the insolvency proceedings for restructuring under self-administration, with its restructuring plan unanimously approved by creditors.

  

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• Bosnia and Herzegovina’s €13.3 Million Digitization Project Moving Forward

  Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed an addendum to its €13.3 million digitization project, confirming OIV and Nimbus Innovations as the principal contractors. The project will see the rollout of DTT using DVB-T2, and is expected to be completed by...

  

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• Amazon Fire Sticks Banned in Germany Following Nokia Patent Ruling

  Amazon is no longer permitted to sell Fire sticks using HEVC technology in Germany following a ruling from Munich Regional Court. The court found that Amazon infringed Nokia’s patent no. EP 2 375 749, which protects a system and method for efficient...

  

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• U.S. Space Force Moves Forward with Smaller, More Cost-Effective GPS Satellites

  The U.S. Space Force has chosen four companies to develop concepts for smaller, more cost-effective GPS satellites, seeking to enhance the existing GPS network. These satellites aim to improve resilience against jamming threats and ensure access to...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Wins Contract to Launch NOAA’s Next-Generation Environmental Satellite

  Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a contract to launch QuickSounder, a prototype for NOAA's next-generation of environmental satellites in low-Earth orbit. The mission is intended to gather weather data for many organizations, including the...

  

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• US Space Force Leverages Commercial Space Systems for Battlefield Intelligence

  The Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations (JCO) is expanding its use of commercial space systems to provide battlefield intelligence to military commands, including tracking electronic signals emissions to identify jamming sources.

  

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• LiveU Introduces Lightweight Sports Production for Accessible and Affordable Live Streaming

  LiveU's Lightweight Sports Production offers a turnkey solution for cost-effective, high-quality live sports production, enabling diverse and minority sports to reach wider audiences.

  

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• NASA Consolidates Space Sustainability Efforts into New Division

  NASA has created a new Space Sustainability Division, consolidating its work on orbital debris and related issues. The division will focus on coordination and accountability of NASA's space sustainability efforts.

  

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• Kinéis Deploys More Satellites, Aims for IoT Services in 2025

  French startup Kinéis has launched its second batch of satellites, bringing the total to 10 and putting it on track to offer Internet of Things services in 2025.

  

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• The Transition to IP-Based Audio in Broadcasting: Opportunities and Challenges

  This article explores the benefits and challenges of moving to IP-based audio workflows in broadcasting, examining the role of standards like ST 2110 and AES67, the impact on broadcasters' infrastructure, and the potential for hybrid systems.

  

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• SAR Constellations Expand to Meet Growing Demand

  The demand for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellations is increasing due to the growing needs of national security and civil agencies. Companies like Capella Space, Iceye and Synspective are expanding their constellations to provide more...

  

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• AI in Space: Policymakers and Tech Leaders Must Collaborate to Unleash Potential

  Experts at World Satellite Business Week advocate for collaboration between policymakers and technology leaders to accelerate the societal benefits of artificial intelligence, particularly in space-based computing.

  

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• SpaceX Accuses FAA of Slow Response in License Dispute

  SpaceX, in a letter to Congress, criticized the FAA's $633,000 proposed fines for launch license violations, claiming the agency was slow to process minor changes and that the fines were politically motivated.

  

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• SpaceX’s Starshield: A Threat or Opportunity for Earth Observation Companies?

  Earth observation companies are monitoring SpaceX’s Starshield program, a national security-focused version of Starlink, with some expressing concern about its potential impact on the industry.

  

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