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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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• Trump Administration Severely Curtails Funding for Voice of America

  The Trump administration has drastically reduced funding for the Voice of America (VOA), impacting its ability to deliver unbiased news globally. This move, criticized by international broadcasting organizations, raises concerns about the future of...

  

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• Crew Dragon Docking: ISS Crew Rotation and Future of Space Station

  A Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station, facilitating a quicker than usual crew handover between Crew-9 and Crew-10. The expedited departure of Crew-9 is due to favorable weather conditions. Discussions...

  

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• SpaceX's Transporter-13 Mission: A Boon and Bane for the Small Satellite Industry

  SpaceX's Transporter-13 mission launched 74 payloads, highlighting the success of rideshare missions but also sparking debate about their impact on the small launch industry. The mission included payloads from established companies like Spire and...

  

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• SpaceX Transporter-13 Delivers Military and Commercial Payloads to Orbit

  SpaceX's Transporter-13 mission launched numerous small satellites, including several with military and intelligence funding. The mission carried payloads for Earth observation, wildfire monitoring, space situational awareness, and in-space...

  

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• SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Launches Amidst Political Controversy

  The launch of SpaceX's Crew-10 mission to the ISS has been overshadowed by political controversy surrounding the extended stay of two NASA astronauts. The mission, using a previously flown Crew Dragon, successfully launched despite delays and a...

  

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• Rocket Lab Successfully Launches QPS-SAR-9 Satellite for iQPS

  Rocket Lab's Electron rocket successfully deployed the QPS-SAR-9 satellite into orbit for iQPS, marking the first of eight planned launches under their contract. This mission contributes to iQPS's ambition of building a 36-satellite constellation...

  

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