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• US Needs Increased Funding for Hypersonic Weapons Development

  Former Defense official Mark Lewis stresses the urgent need for increased US funding in hypersonic weapons development to counter advancements by China and Russia. He highlights the technological challenges and strategic importance of developing a...

  

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• France Bans Russian Channels STS and Kanal 5

  French regulator Arcom has invoked new powers to halt the broadcasting of Russian channels STS and Kanal 5, citing sanctions against their parent company. This follows previous bans on other Russian channels for spreading disinformation and...

  

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• Boosting EU Space Autonomy: A Deep Dive into Critical Space Technologies

  The European Commission's strategic investments in space research are fostering innovation and strengthening the EU's strategic autonomy. This article explores key advancements in critical space technologies, including GaN devices, rad-hard FPGAs,...

  

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• Chinese Astronauts Complete Successful Seven-Hour Spacewalk at Tiangong Space Station

  Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong concluded a seven-hour extravehicular activity (EVA) at the Tiangong space station, installing protective shielding and equipment. Their mission, part of the Shenzhou-19 mission, also involved...

  

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• Pangea Aerospace Secures €23 Million for Advanced Rocket Engine Development

  Spanish propulsion startup Pangea Aerospace has raised €23 million to advance its aerospike engine technology. The funding will boost manufacturing and testing, supporting contracts with ESA and private clients. This follows a unique business model...

  

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• Star Catcher Industries Successfully Tests Wireless Power Beaming for Space Applications

  Star Catcher Industries demonstrated its space-based power beaming technology, wirelessly transmitting solar energy over 100 meters to ground-based solar arrays. This successful test is a significant step towards creating a space-based power grid,...

  

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• Former NASA Astronauts Urge Swift Confirmation of Isaacman as NASA Administrator

  Nearly 30 former NASA astronauts have endorsed Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator, emphasizing his unique qualifications and urging the Senate to expedite his confirmation hearing. Their support highlights Isaacman's experience in leading...

  

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• US Space Force Budget: $28.7 Billion Allocation for FY2025

  The US Space Force will receive $28.7 billion for fiscal year 2025, $800 million less than requested. This follows a full-year continuing resolution and includes budget reallocations, prioritizing warfighting capabilities and impacting programs...

  

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• French Startup CTO Partners with TDF for VLEO 5G Integration

  French satellite broadband startup CTO and TDF are collaborating to integrate very low Earth orbit (VLEO) 5G services with terrestrial networks. The partnership will test using cellular frequencies for VLEO delivery and deploy gateways at TDF sites...

  

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• NASA Plans Another Starliner Test Flight Before Crew Rotations

  NASA is evaluating options for another test flight of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner before beginning regular missions to the ISS. The test, possibly crewed, will address propulsion system issues discovered on the last flight. SpaceX's Crew Dragon...

  

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• US Space Force Embraces AI for Space Superiority

  The US Space Force unveils a new strategy to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, focusing on data literacy, advanced technologies, and countering threats. This initiative aims to improve space domain awareness, enhance...

  

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• China's AZSpace Aims for Crewed Orbital Spaceflight by 2028

  Chinese commercial space company AZSpace announces ambitious plans for crewed orbital spaceflights by 2027 or 2028, marking a significant expansion of China's commercial space sector. The company, backed by venture capital, is also developing...

  

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• NASA and SkyServe Collaborate on AI-Powered Satellite Earth Observation

  SkyServe, an Indian edge computing startup, partners with NASA's JPL to test AI models on a D-Orbit satellite for near real-time monitoring of environmental events like wildfires and floods. The successful test demonstrates the potential of edge...

  

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• European Consortium Plans First Commercial 5G Broadcast Network

  A consortium of major European broadcast companies and technology providers is planning the launch of the first commercial 5G Broadcast network across six European markets, impacting over 270 million people. The initiative aims to modernize...

  

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• Rocket Lab Completes Kinéis IoT Satellite Constellation Deployment

  Rocket Lab successfully launched the final batch of satellites for Kinéis' IoT constellation. This marks the completion of a five-launch contract, enabling Kinéis to offer commercial IoT services with low latency. The deployment highlights Rocket...

  

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• US Funding Cuts to International Media Spark Concerns from France Médias Monde and Deutsche Welle

  France Médias Monde and Deutsche Welle express deep concern over the US decision to halt funding for international public media services like Voice of America, impacting global media freedom and access to verified information. The abrupt nature of...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 Lunar Mission Concludes Successfully

  Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 lunar lander mission concluded successfully, exceeding expectations and returning over 119 gigabytes of data, including 51 gigabytes of science data from 10 NASA payloads. The mission demonstrated several...

  

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• SES Streamlines Board, Faces Shareholder Pressure for Further Changes

  SES, a Luxembourg-based satellite operator, announced a board reduction and new director appointments. However, major shareholder Appaloosa Management demands more significant changes, including increased capital return to shareholders, amidst a...

  

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• Constellr's Skybee-1 Satellite Delivers High-Resolution Thermal Imagery

  German startup Constellr unveils first images from its Skybee-1 thermal-imaging satellite, offering unprecedented detail for urban heat mapping, infrastructure monitoring, and climate applications. The high-resolution data promises a new era of...

  

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• NASA Receives Extension on Workforce Reduction Plan Amidst Ongoing Missions

  NASA has been granted a one-week extension to finalize its workforce reduction plan. The delay is attributed to several ongoing crucial missions, including the launches of SPHEREx and PUNCH, and preparations for the SpaceX Crew-10 launch. Concerns...

  

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