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• NASA Seeks Partners to Save Canceled Lunar Rover

  NASA is looking for companies and organizations to take over the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission, after canceling it due to delays and budget constraints. The agency hopes a partnership will allow the nearly complete...

  

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• BlackSky Technology Reports Strong Q2 2024 Results, Driven by International Contracts

  BlackSky Technology saw a 29% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 2024, fueled by international contracts. The company's satellite imagery services, particularly in the government sector, contributed to the positive financial performance.

  

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• SDA Tests Space-Based Link 16 From New Tranche 0 Satellite

  The Space Development Agency (SDA) has successfully tested a new Tranche 0 satellite to transmit Link 16 data from space. This test follows previous demonstrations of Link 16 from space and is part of the DoD Combined Joint All Domain Command and...

  

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• Azercosmos Expands Reach in Africa with Botswana Partnership

  Azercosmos has signed a partnership with Botswana's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) for satellite data services. This deal marks Azercosmos' first provision of services to Botswana using its Azerspace-1 satellite's African C-band coverage.

  

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• Eutelsat to Sell Ground Segment Infrastructure to Private Equity Fund

  Eutelsat, a French satellite operator, plans to sell 80% of its ground station-as-a-service business to a fund run by EQT Partners. This move aims to create the world's largest operator-neutral ground station infrastructure company and strengthen...

  

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• US Space Force Seeks Proposals for Next-Generation Missile Tracking Satellites

  The US Space Force is inviting vendors to submit designs for the second phase of its Missile Track Custody program, which aims to build a network of missile-tracking satellites in medium Earth orbit (MEO). The program aims to test and explore new...

  

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• Nxtedition to Showcase Innovative Storytelling and AI Integration at IBC 2024

  Nxtedition, a leader in live production environments, will demonstrate its agile microservices-based approach to storytelling, featuring AI integration with Meta's Llama 3 LLM and OpenAI's Whisper for advanced content search and transcription. The...

  

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• Blue Lucy to Showcase BOLT Asset Portal and BLAM AI Assistant at IBC 2024

  Blue Lucy will demonstrate its new BOLT asset portal and the power of BLAM's AI assistant, Lucia, at IBC 2024. BOLT provides effortless access to content for media executives, while BLAM streamlines asset management and workflow orchestration...

  

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• Interstellar Technologies Raises $21 Million in Series E Funding for Rocket and Satellite Operations

  Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies secured $21 million in funding to accelerate its rocket and satellite development, with plans to launch satellites for direct smartphone communication.

  

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• MDA Space Reports Strong Second Quarter Results, Raising Revenue Guidance

  MDA Space saw a significant revenue increase in the second quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance in its robotics and satellite businesses. The company also raised its revenue guidance for the year.

  

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• United Group Consolidates DTH Services on Eutelsat Satellites

  United Group has announced plans to consolidate all of its Direct To Home (DTH) services in Southeastern Europe onto two satellites at two orbital slots, extending its reach to 40 million people.

  

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• Viasat's Revenue Soars on Government, Aviation Broadband Growth

  Viasat Inc., a geostationary fleet operator, reported a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong growth in government and aviation broadband businesses. The company also raised its annual revenue...

  

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• Virgin Galactic Unveils Ambitious Plan for Profitability with New Spaceships

  Virgin Galactic presented its financial projections for profitability with its new Delta-class spaceships. The company expects to achieve significant revenue and adjusted EBITDA with multiple spaceships operating from multiple spaceports.

  

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• L3Harris Expands Partnership with Firefly Aerospace for Up to 20 Rocket Launches

  L3Harris Technologies and Firefly Aerospace have signed an agreement for up to 20 launches on Firefly's Alpha rocket, expanding their existing partnership. The deal includes two to four missions per year from 2027 to 2031, with L3Harris spacecraft...

  

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• Princess Cruises Launches Starlink-Powered MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi

  Princess Cruises is introducing a premium Wi-Fi tier, MedallionNet Max, powered by SpaceX's Starlink for enhanced connectivity on its cruises. This new service offers prioritized access and high performance bandwidth, ensuring a seamless online...

  

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• Amagi & Anoki Team Up to Boost Contextual CTV Advertising

  Amagi and Anoki have announced a partnership to leverage AI-powered contextual advertising for FAST channels, aiming to enhance viewer engagement, boost monetization, and deliver relevant ads.

  

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• US Army Embraces Space Warfare in Wake of Ukraine Conflict

  The US Army is drawing lessons from the war in Ukraine and adapting its strategy to prepare for a future of space-based warfare. The conflict has highlighted the importance of electronic warfare and the need to protect crucial satellite...

  

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• NASA Considers Returning Astronauts From Space Station on SpaceX Crew Dragon After Starliner Thruster Concerns

  NASA is evaluating options to return two astronauts from the International Space Station on a SpaceX Crew Dragon after concerns about the performance of reaction control system thrusters on the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.

  

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• Impulse Space Unveils New Solutions for Geostationary Orbit Operations

  Impulse Space has announced two new offerings for satellites reaching Geostationary Orbit (GEO): a rideshare program and an upgraded orbital transfer vehicle. These solutions offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness for deploying small satellites to...

  

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• Dcubed secures oversubscribed Series A funding to scale satellite actuator production

  Dcubed, a German space startup, has raised oversubscribed Series A funding to scale its production of satellite actuators and drive its position in in-space manufacturing. The funding will allow the company to quadruple production by the end of 2024.

  

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