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• Varda Space Wins $48 Million Air Force Contract for Hypersonic Testing

  Varda Space Industries, a space manufacturing startup, secured a $48 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to test military payloads on its reentry capsules. This builds on their successful demonstration of returning materials from orbit,...

  

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• EU Space Chief Prioritizes Competitiveness, Security, and New Space Law

  Andrius Kubilius, the new EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, outlines his priorities: boosting European competitiveness in the global space market, enhancing security, and enacting a crucial space law to address fragmentation and risks. He...

  

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• China's New Long March 12 Rocket: A Significant Leap in Space Capabilities

  China successfully launched its new Long March 12 rocket, boosting its space program. This rocket, with its impressive payload capacity and cost-effectiveness, marks a significant advancement in China's crewed moon plans and commercial space...

  

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• SpaceX Launches NROL-126 Mission with a Unique Payload

  SpaceX successfully launched the NROL-126 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, deploying both government satellites and Starlink internet satellites. This mission marks a significant step in the NRO's proliferated architecture,...

  

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• First Successful 5G Broadcast from Geosynchronous Satellite to Smartphone

  Astrum Mobile and Qualcomm Technologies achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully broadcasting 5G services from a geosynchronous satellite to a commercial smartphone. This trial, conducted in collaboration with several partners, ...

  

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• Open Cosmos to Launch Trio of Cubesats for Earth's Magnetic Field Study

  Open Cosmos, in collaboration with ESA, will launch three 16U cubesats, NanoMagSat, to study Earth’s magnetic field and ionosphere. This 34.6 million euro project, part of ESA's Scout program, aims to improve our understanding of space weather and...

  

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• US Space Force Extends Raytheon's GPS OCX Contract Amidst Delays

  The US Space Force has extended Raytheon's contract for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) by $196.7 million. The program, crucial for modernizing GPS infrastructure, faces significant delays, pushing its...

  

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• Astroscale's ELSA-M Mission: Removing Space Debris from LEO

  Astroscale UK is gearing up for a critical design review of its ELSA-M servicer, designed to remove a defunct OneWeb satellite from low Earth orbit (LEO) in 2026. This ambitious project, funded partly by UK and European space agencies, represents a...

  

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• China's Ambitious Beidou Navigation System Upgrade: A 2035 Roadmap

  China unveils plans to significantly upgrade its Beidou navigation system by 2035, potentially surpassing GPS in capabilities and global influence. The roadmap includes launching next-generation satellites and integrating with other space-based...

  

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• NASA's VERITAS Mission to Venus Faces Potential Delay

  NASA's VERITAS mission to Venus, already delayed to 2031, faces a potential further delay to 2032. This could create conflicts with other missions like ESA's EnVision and impact instrument development and personnel. The article discusses the...

  

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• Vega C Rocket Ready for Launch After Minor Delay

  Following a brief delay due to precautionary checks, the Vega C rocket is prepared for its return to flight, carrying the crucial Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite. European space officials express confidence in the rocket's readiness,...

  

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• Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, and Skylo Achieve First European Satellite Text Messaging Trial

  Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, and Skylo successfully completed a trial of SMS messaging via GEO satellite in Europe. This groundbreaking test, utilizing 3GPP Release 17 standards, integrates a terrestrial mobile network with a satellite network for...

  

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• SpaceX Gets Conditional Approval for Starlink-T-Mobile Smartphone Connectivity

  The FCC granted SpaceX conditional approval to use Starlink satellites for Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), enabling T-Mobile smartphone users to connect in cellular dead zones across the US. This marks a significant step towards a future...

  

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• NASA Cancels VIPER Lunar Rover Mission: Impact on Commercial Lunar Payload Services

  NASA's cancellation of the VIPER lunar rover mission due to cost overruns has significant implications for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The agency's response to Congressional inquiry reveals potential cancellation of up to...

  

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• US Military Faces Systemic Supply Chain Issues, Exposing Gaps in Defense Industrial Base

  The US military's reliance on a fragmented and often foreign-dependent supply chain is causing significant delays in crucial satellite programs and other defense projects. Experts highlight the need for increased domestic production, government...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Delays Lunar Lander Launch to January

  Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 lunar lander mission, initially slated for Q4 2024, will now launch in mid-January 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. The delay impacts several planned commercial lunar missions, pushing back the timelines for both...

  

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• NASA Plans Moon Deliveries with Blue Origin and SpaceX Landers

  NASA will utilize cargo versions of Blue Origin's Blue Moon and SpaceX's Starship to transport a pressurized rover and lunar habitat to the moon's surface in the early 2030s. The agency announced plans to add work to existing contracts, assigning...

  

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• Space Debris: A Growing Threat Requiring Urgent Action

  The escalating problem of space debris demands immediate attention. Experts highlight the need for improved sensors, data sharing, economic incentives, and innovative technologies to mitigate the growing threat to the space economy and global...

  

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• Blue Origin's New Shepard Launches Six into Space

  Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard suborbital spacecraft, carrying six passengers, including repeat customers and a science communicator, reaching an altitude of 107 kilometers. The flight marked the ninth crewed mission for New...

  

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• Revolutionizing Severe Weather Prediction with Space Technology

  Discover how advancements in satellite systems, AI, and cross-sector collaboration are improving severe weather prediction and protecting lives and businesses from climate-driven events. Learn about NOAA's next-generation GeoXO satellite system and...

  

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