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• Varda Space's Successful Hypersonic Reentry Capsule Landing in Australia

  Varda Space Industries successfully landed its W-2 reentry capsule in Australia, marking a significant achievement in hypersonic research. The mission, conducted in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and NASA, collected...

  

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• SpaceX Starship Gets FAA Approval for Next Flight Despite Ongoing Investigation

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to proceed with the next Starship flight, even while investigating the previous mission's failure. The approval allows for both suborbital and orbital flights, suggesting an imminent...

  

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• Pentagon Renames National Missile Defense System: From "Iron Dome" to "Golden Dome"

  The Pentagon has officially changed the name of its ambitious national missile defense initiative from "Iron Dome for America" to "Golden Dome for America," raising questions about the reasoning behind the sudden shift. The program, inspired by...

  

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• ProSiebenSat.1 Extends Partnership with SES Astra for Satellite Distribution

  ProSiebenSat.1 and SES Astra have signed a new long-term contract ensuring continued distribution of ProSiebenSat.1's channels in Germany and Austria via Astra 19.2° East. The agreement includes HD services expansion in Germany and integration of...

  

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• South Korea's Ambitious Space Program: Reusable Launchers and Lunar Landers

  South Korea unveils bold space strategies, aiming for top-five global status by 2035. Plans include reusable launch vehicles, advanced satellites, lunar landers, and a significant increase in R&D spending. Private sector involvement is key to this...

  

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• SES Faces Shareholder Pressure for Increased Independence

  Appaloosa, a hedge fund holding over 7% of SES's economic interests, is pushing for reduced Luxembourg government control over the satellite operator. They argue that the current structure hinders the company's ability to compete effectively in a...

  

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• Space Development Agency Defends Laser Communication Approach in Military Satellite Network

  The Space Development Agency (SDA) is facing scrutiny over its plans for a massive military satellite network. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report raised concerns about the lack of fully validated laser communication technology. SDA...

  

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• China Expands High-Resolution Satellite Constellation with SuperView Neo-1 Launch

  China launched two SuperView Neo-1 satellites, boosting its commercial high-resolution remote sensing capabilities. The launch marks significant advancements in China's space program, including plans for crewed missions, new rockets, and ambitious...

  

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• SES Reports Strong 2024 Financial Performance Despite Moody's Downgrade

  SES, a Luxembourg-based satellite operator, reported strong financial results for 2024, exceeding expectations despite a Moody's rating downgrade. Growth in Government and Mobility segments offset a decline in Media revenues. The company secured...

  

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• Intuitive Machines' Athena Lunar Lander Launches on SpaceX Falcon 9

  Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, Athena, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This mission, IM-2, aims to land on Mons Mouton, a scientifically significant region of the moon, carrying NASA's PRIME-1 experiment to search for water ice...

  

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• Conflicting Views on NASA's Artemis Program: SLS vs. Starship for Lunar Missions

  Former NASA officials debate the optimal path for the Artemis program, contrasting the Space Launch System (SLS) with SpaceX's Starship for lunar missions. Concerns about cost, reusability, and the feasibility of achieving a lunar landing before...

  

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• Rohde & Schwarz and Motorola Showcase 5G Broadcast Innovation at MWC25

  Rohde & Schwarz and Motorola Mobility are partnering to demonstrate 5G Broadcast technology at MWC25 in Barcelona. The demo will feature the Motorola razr 50 ultra, showcasing the potential of 5G Broadcast for enhanced mobile entertainment,...

  

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• US Space Force Emphasizes Wargaming for Space Warfare Strategy

  The US Space Force is developing a wargaming infrastructure to prepare for potential space conflicts, acknowledging the lack of historical precedent. This involves using AI and analyzing how systems are integrated, rather than focusing solely on...

  

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• Blue Origin's New Shepard Completes Tenth Crewed Suborbital Flight

  Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for the tenth crewed flight, carrying six individuals, one of whom remained anonymous. The mission, NS-30, reached an altitude of 107 kilometers, showcasing the continued success...

  

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• SpaceX Investigates Starship Explosion: Harmonic Response Blamed for Failure

  SpaceX's Starship suffered a catastrophic failure during its seventh test flight. A new report reveals that an unexpectedly strong harmonic response caused propellant leaks, leading to fires and the loss of the vehicle. The company is implementing...

  

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• China's Ambitious Solar Polar Orbit Observatory Mission: A New Era in Solar Research

  China is set to launch a groundbreaking space observatory in 2029 to study the Sun's poles. The Solar Polar Orbit Observatory will offer unprecedented data on solar activity, impacting our understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth....

  

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• US Space Force Develops Missile Defense System: An Overview

  The US Space Force is establishing a technical team to support the Trump administration's "Iron Dome for America" initiative, focusing on space-based sensors and interceptors to defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats. The...

  

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• NASA Leadership Shakeup: Key Departures and Artemis Program Uncertainty

  Following the departures of key NASA leaders Cathy Koerner and Jim Free, questions arise about the future of the Artemis program. Acting administrators have been appointed, and the agency addressed a controversial memo from the Office of Personnel...

  

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• Space Development Agency Forges Ahead with Satellite Procurements Amidst Internal Review

  The Space Development Agency (SDA) continues its ambitious satellite procurement plans despite internal turmoil and high-level scrutiny following the removal of its director. The agency is moving forward with acquiring 54 additional satellites for...

  

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• KBR Wins $176 Million Contract to Modernize Air Force Maui Optical Site

  KBR has secured a significant contract to maintain and modernize the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS), a crucial facility for US military space surveillance. The seven-year, $176 million agreement involves operations, equipment...

  

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