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• FAST Platforms are Becoming a Major Force in Sports Streaming

  A new report from Amagi reveals a 150% increase in global sports channel viewership on FAST platforms, highlighting a shift in the streaming landscape. This growth is driven by new channels and the increasing popularity of live sports content.

  

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• SpaceX's Starship Test Flight: A Near-Abort and Other Issues

  SpaceX's recent Starship test flight, Flight 5, came perilously close to aborting due to a misconfigured parameter in the landing burn. Other issues, including a chine cover coming off during descent and engine plume concerns, were also discussed.

  

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• Unsere Grüne Glasfaser Acquires Infrafibre Germany to Expand Fiber Optic Network

  German FTTH provider Unsere Grüne Glasfaser (UGG) is acquiring Infrafibre Germany (IFG) to bolster its fiber optic network and reach more households in rural areas. The deal aims to accelerate the rollout of fiber optic infrastructure in Germany.

  

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• Astra Wins $44 Million Contract to Support Development of Rocket 4

  Astra has secured a $44 million contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop its Rocket 4 launch vehicle. The contract will support "industrialization of Astra's production facilities," and could help the company overcome past...

  

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• SpaceX Launches Fourth Batch of NRO Imaging Satellites

  SpaceX successfully launched the fourth batch of satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office's new imaging constellation, continuing the rapid deployment of this critical program.

  

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• University of New Hampshire to Develop Sensors for Studying Solar Winds

  The University of New Hampshire will build sensors to study solar winds under a $24.3 million contract from NASA, which will support the nation’s efforts to better understand space weather around Earth and provide warnings about impacts such as...

  

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• Blue Origin Flies New New Shepard Model, But to a Lower Altitude

  Blue Origin's first flight of a new New Shepard capsule and booster reached a lower altitude than previous flights, despite the company calling the mission a success. The flight carried 12 payloads, including a Blue Origin navigation system, and the...

  

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• Intelsat-SES Deal Disrupts Satellite Industry Supply Chains

  The $3.1 billion Intelsat-SES merger is causing ripples in the satellite industry, delaying deals and putting pressure on suppliers as the two giants integrate.

  

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• Boeing to Continue Working on Starliner Despite Mounting Losses

  Boeing will continue working on its troubled Starliner commercial crew program despite mounting losses, the company's new CEO said, noting that the company is committed to fulfilling its contracts.

  

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• FAST Platforms See Surge in Sports Viewership: Amagi Report

  A new report by Amagi highlights a significant increase in sports viewership on FAST platforms, driven by the addition of sports channels and growing advertiser interest.

  

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• U.S. Space Force Eyes Commercial Satellites for Battlefield Intelligence

  The U.S. Space Force is exploring the integration of commercial radar satellites into its next-generation satellite network, the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), to enhance battlefield intelligence and threat detection.

  

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• AI in Satellite Manufacturing: A Cautious Approach

  Companies are taking a measured approach to incorporating artificial intelligence into satellite manufacturing, prioritizing cybersecurity and data integrity.

  

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• Global Connected TV (CTV) Market Shifts: Roku Faces Pressure, Samsung Rises in EMEA

  A new report from Pixalate details the latest trends in the CTV market, revealing significant shifts in device market share across North America, Latin America, and EMEA. Roku faces a declining share in North America while Samsung dominates EMEA.

  

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• China Launches Trio of Satellites for Radar Calibration and Other Measurements

  China launched three satellites on a Long March 6 rocket for ground radar equipment calibration, RCS measurement, and other scientific purposes. The satellites could help verify radar performance, calibration for target detection, weather radar...

  

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• Northrop Grumman's Flying Data Center: Transforming Aircraft into Real-Time Intelligence Hubs

  Northrop Grumman has unveiled a new technology that turns aircraft into flying data centers, enabling real-time processing of intelligence from satellites and drones for military operations. The system, called Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSAT),...

  

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• Luxembourg Government Backs OQ Technology’s Satellite Network Expansion

  The government of Luxembourg has invested a significant amount in OQ Technology’s Series B funding round, which will support the deployment of 20 more satellites by the end of next year.

  

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• Eutelsat Strengthens OneWeb Constellation with 20 New Satellites

  Eutelsat launched 20 additional OneWeb satellites to bolster its global broadband network, bringing the total number of in-orbit satellites to 654. The operator expects to begin global services in the spring.

  

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• SpaceX’s Starship Launch Sparks Conversation About Europe’s Future in Space

  SpaceX's Starship/Super Heavy vehicle launch at the International Astronautical Congress sparked discussion about the future of Europe's space industry in the face of SpaceX's advancements.

  

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• Intelsat 33e Satellite Failure: A Blow to Communications Across Continents

  Intelsat 33e, a vital communications satellite for Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, has lost power and is unlikely to be recovered. The company is working to move affected customers to other satellites.

  

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• Artemis 2 Launch Could Be Delayed by Ground Systems Issues

  A report by the Government Accountability Office has found that work on the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program could delay the Artemis 2 mission, which is currently scheduled to launch in September 2025.

  

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