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• SpaceX Dominates 2024's Record-Breaking Orbital Launch Year

  SpaceX shattered launch records in 2024, exceeding its own ambitious goals while the global launch attempts soared to a record-breaking 259. Gwynne Shotwell's comments reveal SpaceX's aggressive plans for future Starship launches, aiming for a...

  

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• FCC Allocates Additional Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches

  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated additional spectrum for commercial space launches, fulfilling a provision in the Launch Communications Act of 2024. This addresses the growing need for bandwidth in the space launch industry...

  

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• SpaceX's Vandenberg Launch Expansion Faces Environmental Scrutiny

  SpaceX aims for a significant increase in launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, prompting an environmental impact statement. The proposal, allowing up to 100 annual launches, faces potential opposition due to environmental concerns and noise...

  

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• China's Genesat Secures $137 Million for Thousand Sails Megaconstellation

  Genesat, a key satellite manufacturer for China's ambitious Thousand Sails megaconstellation, has received over $137 million in funding. This investment will fuel the development and deployment of satellites for global connectivity, posing a...

  

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• India's Successful SpaDeX Mission: A Giant Leap Towards Human Spaceflight

  India successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), a crucial step towards its ambitious human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. The mission, involving two spacecraft, demonstrated on-orbit docking technology vital for future lunar...

  

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• China's National Space Agency Sees Potential Leadership Change

  Zhang Kejian, head of China's National Space Administration (CNSA) since 2018, is expected to step down following his removal from a key Party position. His potential replacement, Shan Zhongde, brings a different background and expertise to the...

  

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• Astranis Launches Four Broadband Satellites to Geostationary Orbit

  Astranis successfully launched four broadband satellites to geostationary orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This marks a significant milestone for the company, proving its ability to manufacture and launch multiple satellites simultaneously. The...

  

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• Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Ready for Launch After Successful Static Fire Test

  Blue Origin completed a successful static fire test of its New Glenn rocket, paving the way for its inaugural launch as early as January. The test, involving seven BE-4 engines, followed the FAA granting a launch license. This marks a significant...

  

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• Spacecoin's Decentralized Space-Based Network: Connecting the Unconnected

  Spacecoin successfully contacted its initial connectivity satellite, aiming to create a decentralized network using blockchain technology. The project plans to offer affordable internet access to underserved populations globally, starting with text...

  

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• Iceye Secures $65 Million in Additional Funding, Expanding SAR Satellite Constellation

  Iceye, a leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imaging company, has secured an additional $65 million in funding, bringing its total funding to over $500 million. This new investment will fuel the expansion of its satellite constellation...

  

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• China's 2024 Space Launch Record Broken Despite Kinetica-1 Failure

  China achieved a record-breaking 68 space launches in 2024, surpassing 2023's total. However, this success was marred by the failure of the Kinetica-1 rocket, along with other setbacks. The article analyzes the successes and failures, highlighting...

  

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• True Anomaly's Jackal Satellite Achieves Orbital Success

  True Anomaly successfully deployed and established communication with its Jackal satellite, marking a significant milestone for the company and its plans for defense and national security applications. This follows previous mission challenges,...

  

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• Landspace Secures Major Funding for Reusable Rocket Development

  Chinese launch startup Landspace receives $123 million in funding to develop its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket, boosting China's commercial space ambitions and plans for megaconstellations. The investment will accelerate development, testing, and...

  

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• NASA Selects Four Companies for Space Communications Services

  NASA has awarded contracts to four companies—Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), SSC Space U.S., and Viasat—to provide vital communications services for missions in Earth orbit and beyond, supporting NASA's Near Space Network...

  

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• US Senate Bill Aims to Accelerate Commercial Space Stations and Address NASA Cost Overruns

  The Senate's NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2024 proposed a $25.478 billion budget, focusing on transitioning from the ISS to commercial space stations, accelerating the Commercial LEO Destinations program, and addressing cost overruns in...

  

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• UK Funds Space Junk Removal Regulatory Sandbox

  The UK government is funding a regulatory sandbox for in-orbit servicing, aiming to streamline licensing for space junk removal and satellite refueling. This initiative involves Astroscale, ClearSpace, and D-Orbit, addressing the growing need for...

  

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• Blackmagic Cloud Gets Major Update: Thumbnail Previews, Metadata Inspector, and Client Sharing

  Blackmagic Design enhances Blackmagic Cloud with new features: thumbnail previews, metadata inspector, client sharing via URL, and localized login. Streamline collaboration and accelerate workflows with these improvements. Ideal for post-production...

  

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• Liechtenstein Joins Artemis Accords, Bolstering Global Space Collaboration

  Liechtenstein's recent signing of the Artemis Accords marks a significant milestone, pushing the total number of signatories past half the UN's Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) membership. This development signifies growing...

  

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• NASA Delays Launch of Three Sun-Studying Missions

  NASA has announced a delay in the launch of three missions, including the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), to study the sun. The delay, impacting two additional rideshare payloads, is due to issues with the primary payload and...

  

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• Astra 1P: A New Standard for Satellite Broadcasting in Europe

  SES's Astra 1P satellite is now fully operational at 19.2° East, offering 80 transponders for hundreds of HD TV channels across Europe. This significant upgrade enhances content delivery, particularly for sports broadcasting, meeting growing viewer...

  

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