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• US Army Pilot Project Explores Outsourcing Satellite Communications

  The US Army completed a pilot project exploring outsourcing satellite communications services to private companies, but the long-term future of such arrangements remains uncertain. The project demonstrated the efficiency of managed services, but...

  

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• Nagravision Expands Streaming Partner Ecosystem with Evergent

  Nagravision has added Evergent to its streaming partner ecosystem to provide operators with multi-service entertainment offerings, personalised experiences, and segmented offers. This partnership will help operators optimise revenue and reduce churn.

  

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• French Startup Seeks to Launch 1,500 5G Satellites in VLEO

  Constellation Technologies & Operations, a French startup, has secured $10 million in funding from Expansion Ventures to develop its constellation of 1,500 small 5G broadband satellites in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). The company plans to launch its...

  

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• Satellite IoT Market: 5.1 Million Subscribers in 2023, Growing to 26.7 Million by 2028

  The global satellite IoT market is experiencing rapid growth, with a subscriber base exceeding 5.1 million in 2023 and expected to reach 26.7 million by 2028. This expansion is driven by the need for connectivity in remote areas and the emergence of...

  

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• Slovak Telekom Upgrades to MediaKind’s Aquila Broadcast Solution for a Future-Ready Headend

  Slovak Telekom has selected MediaKind's Aquila Broadcast solution for its TV distribution headend, allowing the company to transition to a cloud-capable broadcast infrastructure. The deployment leverages the company's local cloud-ready...

  

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• Vast Space Unveils Haven-2 Space Station Design for NASA’s CLD Program

  Vast Space has detailed its plans for the Haven-2 space station, which it intends to propose to NASA in the next phase of the agency's Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) program. The station will be built in segments starting in the late...

  

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• NASA, SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper Mission to Search for Life on Jupiter's Moon

  NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, will embark on a multi-year journey to Jupiter's icy moon Europa, exploring its potential for hosting life.

  

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• Anduril Partners with Impulse Space to Enhance Space Maneuvering Capabilities

  Anduril Industries, a defense tech firm, and Impulse Space, a California-based startup, have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced in-space maneuvering capabilities for military and defense missions.

  

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• Boeing Faces Additional Starliner Costs

  Boeing expects to take up to several hundred million dollars in additional charges against earnings for its CST-100 Starliner commercial crew program in the third quarter. This comes after the company faced problems with its first crewed flight and...

  

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• Apple Vision Pro: A Look at the First Scripted Film Captured in Apple Immersive Video

  Apple's new spatial audio technology, Apple Immersive Video, brings viewers into the action in Submerged, a short film set in a submarine during World War II.

  

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• China’s Reusable Satellite Returns to Earth After Two Weeks of Experiments

  China's Shijian-19 satellite, carrying payloads from five countries and designed for space breeding experiments, successfully returned to Earth after two weeks in orbit, marking a milestone for the nation's reusable space technology program.

  

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• SpaceX Cleared to Resume Falcon 9 Launches After FAA Investigation

  The Federal Aviation Administration has allowed SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 launches following a thorough investigation into a recent upper stage anomaly. The agency approved SpaceX's corrective actions and deemed the vehicle safe for flight.

  

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• US Space Force's X-37B Spaceplane to Execute Orbital Maneuvers

  The US Space Force's secretive X-37B spaceplane will undergo a series of maneuvers to change its orbit and dispose of components, showcasing responsible space operations and demonstrating advanced capabilities.

  

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• UAE Selects Japanese Rocket for Asteroid Mission

  The United Arab Emirates has chosen Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to launch its asteroid mission on an H3 rocket in 2028. The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) will be the third UAE mission launched by MHI.

  

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• SES Extends Partnership with Sky for Satellite Capacity

  SES has extended its long-standing partnership with Sky, agreeing to a multi-year contract renewal for satellite capacity and back-up services from SES’s prime video neighbourhood of 28.2/28.5 degrees East.

  

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• Nxtedition Recognized for Innovation at IBC 2024

  Nxtedition, a leading provider of broadcast solutions, has been awarded two prestigious industry awards at IBC 2024, highlighting its commitment to innovation in the broadcast industry.

  

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• Space National Guard: A Growing Need for Disaster Response

  Recent hurricanes and the crucial role of satellite communication in disaster response have fueled the debate on whether the Pentagon should create a Space National Guard. Experts argue that a dedicated space unit would enhance preparedness for both...

  

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• SpaceX Starship Test Flight: NASA Awaits Key Lunar Lander Milestone

  NASA is watching closely as SpaceX prepares for its Starship vehicle test flight, awaiting the company's next milestone in lunar lander development for the Artemis 3 mission.

  

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• Vodafone and Google Expand Partnership to Bring Generative AI to Millions

  Vodafone and Google have announced a new partnership to bring Generative AI powered devices and services to millions of Vodafone customers across Europe and Africa. The partnership will see new personalization features on Vodafone TV and the rollout...

  

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• SDA Prepares for Next Major Procurement of Satellites for the Military’s Low Earth Orbit Constellation

  The Space Development Agency is gearing up for the next major procurement of satellites for the military’s low Earth orbit satellite constellation, known as the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), with an estimated 200 satellites and...

  

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