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• NASA to Decide on Starliner Crew Return by Late August

  NASA is currently reviewing the performance of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft's reaction control system before making a decision on whether astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return on the spacecraft. A flight readiness review is...

  

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• Redwire Acquires Hera Systems to Bolster National Security Space Capabilities

  Redwire Corporation, a space infrastructure company, announced its plans to acquire Hera Systems, a small satellite manufacturer specializing in national security space missions. This acquisition aims to strengthen Redwire's presence in the defense...

  

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• Ross Video Supports 2024 Paris Olympics with Spidercam and AR Graphics

  Ross Video provided Spidercam systems for 9 venues at the 2024 Paris Olympics, capturing dynamic aerial footage for various sports. The company also created augmented reality graphics, enhancing viewer understanding of competitions.

  

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• From On-Site to Remote: The Evolution of Broadcast Production at the Olympics

  This article examines the evolution of broadcast production at the Olympics, from on-site production to the increasing adoption of remote production, facilitated by advancements in technology such as high-bandwidth connections and the JPEG XS codec.

  

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• Hughes Delivers 5,000+ Electronically Steerable Antennas for OneWeb LEO Constellation

  Hughes Network Systems has shipped over 5,000 electronically steerable antennas for use with the Eutelsat OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing high-speed connectivity.

  

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• Starlink Gets License to Offer Satellite Broadband Services in Sri Lanka

  Starlink has received a license to offer satellite broadband services in Sri Lanka, providing the country with access to high-speed internet. This development follows a meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Elon Musk.

  

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• Terran Orbital Removes Rivada Space Constellation From Backlog, Raises Concerns Over Funding

  Terran Orbital has removed the broadband constellation it is developing for Rivada Space Networks from its revenue backlog despite the expected $2.4 billion contract, raising concerns about Rivada Space's ability to fund the project.

  

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• Intuitive Machines to Take Over NASA Lunar Rover Mission

  Intuitive Machines is working to take over a NASA lunar rover mission that was canceled earlier this year, offering to launch the rover on one of its landers. The company believes it can make the mission profitable by selling excess payload capacity...

  

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• Swisscom Notifies Italian Competition Authority of Vodafone Italia Acquisition

  Swisscom has officially informed the Italian Competition Authority about its planned acquisition of Vodafone Italia, following the initial announcement in March 2024. The transaction is expected to be finalized in Q1 2025, pending regulatory...

  

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• U.S. Space Command Seeks Proposals for Next-Gen Missile Warning Satellites

  The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) has issued a request for proposals for its Epoch 2 (E2) Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) space vehicles, aiming to enhance missile warning and tracking capabilities.

  

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• Eutelsat Sells Majority of Ground Network to EQT for €790 Million

  Eutelsat Group is selling a majority stake in its ground network to private equity firm EQT Infrastructure VI for €790 million. The new entity will be an operator-neutral ground station-as-a-service company, with EQT owning 80% and Eutelsat owning...

  

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• Bharti Global Buys 24.5% Stake in BT Group from Altice

  Indian business group Bharti Global has acquired a 24.5% stake in BT Group from French billionaire Patrick Drahi's Altice UK, becoming the largest shareholder in the British telecoms company. The deal signifies confidence in BT's future strategy and...

  

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• Backscreen: Bridging the Gap Between Linear TV and On-Demand

  Backscreen, a European OTT streaming technology supplier, aims to address operators' challenges with churn, customer satisfaction and Gen-Z engagement by providing a unique and original cross-gen OTT TV experience.

  

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• NASA Picks Blue Origin to Fly Moon Landing Camera Experiment

  NASA has chosen Blue Origin to carry a camera system designed to study engine plume interactions with lunar regolith during its first lunar lander mission. The experiment, called SCALPSS, will support future crewed landing missions and is scheduled...

  

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• Airbus and Astroscale Expand Partnership to Explore In-Orbit Servicing

  Airbus and Astroscale have expanded their partnership to explore ways to collaborate beyond debris removal and satellite refueling, including in-orbit servicing, manufacturing, and upgrades.

  

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• Remote Production Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Paris Games

  The 2024 Paris Summer Games mark a significant milestone in remote production for sporting events. This article explores the key technological advancements that have made remote production possible, including increased bandwidth, HDR workflows, and...

  

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• Rocket Lab's Launch Flexibility: A Balancing Act of Opportunities and Challenges

  Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle showcases flexibility for small satellite deployments, but customer readiness and delays can impact launch cadence. The company's business model, with milestone payments, emphasizes revenue recognition upon...

  

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• SpaceX Launches Two Satellites for Arctic Broadband Mission

  SpaceX launched two communications satellites, ASBM-1 and ASBM-2, for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), providing broadband communications services over the North Pole and high-latitude areas. The mission marks a significant...

  

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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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