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Blue Origin Sets Date for Next New Shepard Flight After Parachute Issue
Blue Origin has scheduled its next New Shepard suborbital mission for Aug. 29 after completing an investigation into a parachute that failed to fully open on the vehicle's previous flight. The company has identified the issue and implemented...US Space Force Awards Contract for Space Radar Site in UK
The U.S. Space Force awarded a $200 million contract to Northrop Grumman for a second site in the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program, which will be located in the UK. This site will complement existing and future sites in Australia...KMH Integration Joins AIMS to Promote IPMX Adoption
KMH Integration, a systems integrator specializing in digital media, broadcast, and AV, has joined the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) to further the adoption of the IPMX standard.Zixi to Showcase its SDVP Platform at IBC 2024
Zixi, the industry leader in live video over IP, will be at IBC 2024 showcasing its SDVP platform and its Zixi Enabled Network, which includes over 1,400 media companies and 400 technology partners worldwide.Persidera Selects Harmonic's XOS Media Processor for Enhanced Video Delivery
Persidera, a leading Italian media service provider, has chosen Harmonic's XOS Advanced Media Processor to enhance video delivery for its customers. The XOS media processor leverages AI-powered video compression and quality optimization to deliver...Amazon Expands Satellite Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center to Speed Up Kuiper Deployment
Amazon is investing $19.5 million to expand its satellite processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, to accelerate the deployment of its Project Kuiper broadband constellation. This investment aims to address potential delays and...Mynaric’s Production Issues Could Delay SDA Satellite Launch
Mynaric, a key supplier of optical communication terminals for the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) satellites, is facing production challenges that could delay the agency’s plans to launch its next batch of satellites by year-end.Ross Video Powers Olympic Broadcast with Spidercam and Augmented Reality Graphics
Ross Video deployed equipment and personnel to support coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, providing dynamic camera angles and augmented reality graphics for a variety of sporting events.LiveU Sets New Standards for Live Coverage at the 2024 Paris Summer Games
LiveU's innovative IP-video solutions powered the 2024 Paris Summer Games, enabling broadcasters from 62 countries to deliver over 70,000 hours of live coverage with unprecedented efficiency and quality.Rohde & Schwarz to Showcase Latest TV and Radio Transmission Technologies at IBC 2024
Rohde & Schwarz will be showcasing its latest advancements in television and radio transmission technologies at IBC 2024, focusing on innovations that drive efficiency, sustainability and new business opportunities in the broadcast industry.Telenor Expands Use of ADB's Graphyne Platform in Sweden and Finland
Telenor has expanded its use of ADB's graphyne system to its TV services in Sweden and Finland, aiming to unify its TV platform, streamline management processes, and reduce operational costs.Eutelsat Group Extends Partnership with Cable Color in Central America
Eutelsat Group and Cable Color LLC, a Honduran cable operator, have extended their partnership with a multi-year agreement to continue providing video broadcast services over Central America via Eutelsat’s 117 West A satellite.Insys VT and ORS Group Power WDR's UEFA Euro 2024 Broadcasting with CDN Services
Insys Video Technologies and ORS Group provided CDN services and technical support for German public broadcaster WDR during the UEFA Euro 2024 championship, ensuring smooth viewing experiences for millions of viewers.5G Broadcast Technology Makes its Mark at SET Expo 2024 in Brazil
Motorola, Qualcomm Brazil, and Rohde & Schwarz are showcasing the capabilities of 5G Broadcast at SET Expo 2024, highlighting its potential to revolutionize broadcasting in Brazil and beyond. The demonstration focuses on the technology's...Astroscale Wins $82M Contract for Space Debris Removal Mission
Astroscale has secured a $82 million contract with the Japanese space agency JAXA for a mission to remove a defunct upper stage from Earth orbit. This marks a significant step for the company as it focuses on profitability and expansion in the...Axiom Space Partners with Nokia for High-Speed Lunar Communications in Artemis Spacesuits
Axiom Space and Nokia are collaborating to bring 4G/LTE technology to the Artemis mission, enabling high-speed communication in spacesuits and enhancing scientific data transmission.TrustPoint Wins $3.8 Million in Contracts for Next-Generation Global Navigation Satellite System
TrustPoint, a startup developing a next-generation global navigation satellite system, has secured $3.8 million in contracts from SpaceWERX. This funding will allow TrustPoint to advance its C-band constellation and demonstrate PNT applications for...AstroForge Raises $40 Million for Asteroid Mining Mission
AstroForge, an asteroid mining startup, has raised $40 million to fund its third mission, Vestri, which will launch in late 2025 to characterize an undisclosed asteroid and quantify its precious metals content.Autonomous Navigation for Satellite Swarms: A Breakthrough Experiment
NASA's StarFOX experiment shows the potential of autonomous navigation for satellite swarms, utilizing visual images from star trackers and robotics algorithms. The experiment demonstrates the feasibility of navigating spacecraft without relying on...China’s Lunar Missions: Recovering From an Initial Launch Issue
Two Chinese spacecraft appear to have successfully reached their intended lunar orbits despite an initial launch issue that left them stranded in low Earth orbit, highlighting the country's growing deep space capabilities.