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• China's 2024 Space Launch Record Broken Despite Kinetica-1 Failure

  China achieved a record-breaking 68 space launches in 2024, surpassing 2023's total. However, this success was marred by the failure of the Kinetica-1 rocket, along with other setbacks. The article analyzes the successes and failures, highlighting...

  

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• True Anomaly's Jackal Satellite Achieves Orbital Success

  True Anomaly successfully deployed and established communication with its Jackal satellite, marking a significant milestone for the company and its plans for defense and national security applications. This follows previous mission challenges,...

  

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• Landspace Secures Major Funding for Reusable Rocket Development

  Chinese launch startup Landspace receives $123 million in funding to develop its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket, boosting China's commercial space ambitions and plans for megaconstellations. The investment will accelerate development, testing, and...

  

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• NASA Selects Four Companies for Space Communications Services

  NASA has awarded contracts to four companies—Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), SSC Space U.S., and Viasat—to provide vital communications services for missions in Earth orbit and beyond, supporting NASA's Near Space Network...

  

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• US Senate Bill Aims to Accelerate Commercial Space Stations and Address NASA Cost Overruns

  The Senate's NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2024 proposed a $25.478 billion budget, focusing on transitioning from the ISS to commercial space stations, accelerating the Commercial LEO Destinations program, and addressing cost overruns in...

  

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• UK Funds Space Junk Removal Regulatory Sandbox

  The UK government is funding a regulatory sandbox for in-orbit servicing, aiming to streamline licensing for space junk removal and satellite refueling. This initiative involves Astroscale, ClearSpace, and D-Orbit, addressing the growing need for...

  

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• Blackmagic Cloud Gets Major Update: Thumbnail Previews, Metadata Inspector, and Client Sharing

  Blackmagic Design enhances Blackmagic Cloud with new features: thumbnail previews, metadata inspector, client sharing via URL, and localized login. Streamline collaboration and accelerate workflows with these improvements. Ideal for post-production...

  

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• Liechtenstein Joins Artemis Accords, Bolstering Global Space Collaboration

  Liechtenstein's recent signing of the Artemis Accords marks a significant milestone, pushing the total number of signatories past half the UN's Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) membership. This development signifies growing...

  

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• NASA Delays Launch of Three Sun-Studying Missions

  NASA has announced a delay in the launch of three missions, including the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), to study the sun. The delay, impacting two additional rideshare payloads, is due to issues with the primary payload and...

  

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• Astra 1P: A New Standard for Satellite Broadcasting in Europe

  SES's Astra 1P satellite is now fully operational at 19.2° East, offering 80 transponders for hundreds of HD TV channels across Europe. This significant upgrade enhances content delivery, particularly for sports broadcasting, meeting growing viewer...

  

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• SpaceX's Bandwagon-2 Mission: A Record-Breaking Rideshare Launch

  SpaceX successfully launched its Bandwagon-2 mission, deploying 30 satellites into mid-inclination orbits. This launch marks a significant milestone in SpaceX's ambitious launch schedule for 2024, exceeding the previous year's count but falling...

  

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• Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking Solar Flyby: Exceeding Expectations

  NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made its closest-ever approach to the sun, exceeding all expectations. The spacecraft, launched in 2018, is transmitting data revealing unprecedented insights into the sun's activity, including the solar wind and...

  

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• Turion Space Secures $32.6 Million Contract for Space Debris Tracking Satellites

  Turion Space, a California-based startup, has been awarded a substantial contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop and launch three small satellites for space debris tracking and monitoring. These satellites, launching in 2026 and 2027, will...

  

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• Military Weather Satellite Breaks Up in Orbit, Creating Debris Field

  A defunct US military weather satellite, DMSP-5D2 F14, has fragmented in orbit, generating over 50 pieces of debris. This incident follows a pattern of similar events involving this type of spacecraft, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...

  

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• RiC TV Upgrades & Launches The Fairly OddParents

  German children's channel RiC TV will launch The Fairly OddParents in 2025, alongside a technical upgrade to the Astra satellite system. The channel will move to a new frequency, offering improved reception for viewers. This change enhances the...

  

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• Cellnex Telecom Sells Austrian Operations for €803 Million

  Cellnex Telecom has completed the sale of its Austrian operations to a consortium for €803 million. This move aligns with the company's strategy to focus on core markets and accelerate shareholder returns. The sale includes approximately 4,600...

  

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• China's Space Ambitions: A Recent Surge in Satellite Launches

  China's space program continues its rapid expansion, with recent launches including the Ceres-1 carrying Tianqi satellites and Long March rockets deploying SAR and Qianfan satellites. This flurry of activity underscores China's ambitious plans for...

  

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• SpaceX Crew Dragon Delay Extends Astronaut ISS Stay

  A new SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft faces delays, pushing back the Crew-10 mission launch to late March. This extends the stay of several astronauts on the ISS, including those aboard since June, who are now facing a 10-month mission instead of the...

  

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• Blackmagic Cloud Gets Major Update: Enhanced Collaboration and Workflow Features

  Blackmagic Design unveils significant enhancements to Blackmagic Cloud, including thumbnail previews, metadata inspection, client sharing via URL, and improved localization. Streamline your collaborative workflows and experience seamless global file...

  

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• Astra 1P: A New Standard for European Satellite Broadcasting

  SES announces the full operational status of Astra 1P, boasting 80 transponders and enhancing content delivery across Europe. This powerful satellite sets a new standard for reliability and image quality, meeting the growing demand for...

  

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