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• Second Trump Administration: A Space Policy Outlook

  Analysis of potential space policy directions under a second Trump administration, featuring key personnel appointments and industry expert opinions on NASA, the Space Force, and private sector involvement. Experts weigh in on the future of SLS,...

  

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• Trump's NASA Leadership Shuffle and Mars Ambitions

  Following President Trump's inauguration, NASA saw a leadership shake-up. While Trump reiterated support for human missions to Mars, the acting administrator position saw conflicting announcements, with Jim Free, Cathy Koerner, and finally Janet...

  

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• China's Ambitious Reusable Rocket Program: A Silent Test Raises Questions

  China's state-owned Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) conducted a secretive test flight of the Longxing-2 reusable rocket, aiming for a 75-kilometer altitude. The lack of official updates following the launch sparks speculation...

  

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• Trump Nominates Controversial Space Force Commander as Air Force Undersecretary

  President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Matthew Lohmeier, a former Space Force commander known for his criticism of military diversity initiatives, as Air Force undersecretary is sparking debate. Lohmeier's controversial book and subsequent...

  

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• SpaceX Starship Debris Causes Property Damage in Turks and Caicos

  Following the failed launch of SpaceX's Starship, debris landed in the Turks and Caicos Islands, causing property damage. The FAA is investigating, and SpaceX is conducting a mishap investigation. Concerns were raised about the debris falling...

  

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• SpaceX Fines Under Review: New Transportation Secretary to Reconsider FAA Penalties

  President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has pledged to review hefty fines levied against SpaceX by the FAA. This decision follows criticism from SpaceX and senators regarding the penalties and the overall...

  

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• Thaicom Board Rejects Lowball Takeover Bid

  Thaicom's board urges shareholders to reject a below-market takeover bid from Gulf Energy and Intouch Holdings, highlighting the company's growth potential and strategic initiatives, including satellite deployments and market expansion in Asia and...

  

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• China Launches Pakistan's First Remote Sensing Satellite

  China successfully launched the first of three remote sensing satellites for Pakistan, aboard a Long March 2D rocket. The launch also included two Chinese commercial satellites. This significant event marks another milestone in the growing space...

  

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• Verimatrix's DVB ReAccess: A Secure Over-the-Air Conditional Access System

  Verimatrix launched DVB ReAccess, a revolutionary OTA CAS solution for broadcast satellite providers. This secure system, validated by Cartesian's Farncombe Security Audit, allows for content protection via software updates without device...

  

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• SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends Prematurely

  SpaceX's seventh Starship/Super Heavy test flight ended with the apparent loss of the Starship upper stage. The booster successfully landed, but the upper stage experienced an anomaly, possibly due to an oxygen/fuel leak. The FAA is investigating,...

  

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• US Space Force Removes SDA Director Derek Tournear Amidst Investigation

  Derek Tournear, director of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA), has been removed from his position pending an investigation. The probe reportedly involves contractor complaints about procurement methods and potential improper...

  

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• Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Achieves Orbit in Historic First Launch

  Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit on its inaugural flight, but the attempted first-stage recovery failed. The mission, designated NG-1, carried the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload and marked a significant milestone despite the...

  

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• Hubble Space Telescope Faces Significant Budget Cuts, Threatening Research and Operations

  Proposed budget reductions for the Hubble Space Telescope could drastically impact research, outreach, and even the observatory's operational safety. The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) details the potential consequences of a more than...

  

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• Space42 Establishes Contact with New SAR Satellite, Expanding UAE's Space Capabilities

  Space42, a joint venture of Yahsat and Bayanat, successfully contacted its Foresight-2 SAR satellite launched via SpaceX. This expands their SAR constellation and strengthens the UAE's space technology advancements, focusing on AI-driven data...

  

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• Appear's Hardware-Accelerated SRT: Revolutionizing Global Media Transport

  Appear's hardware-accelerated SRT technology is transforming media transport globally, offering cost savings and improved efficiency. Case studies from Grupo RBS, Norlys, Televarpið, Mobilelinks, PSSI, and Riot Games highlight the impact of this...

  

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• Loft Orbital Secures $170 Million to Expand Space-as-a-Service Offering

  Loft Orbital, a leading space-as-a-service provider, raised $170 million in Series C funding to expand its manufacturing capabilities and integrate AI into satellite operations. The company offers a standardized approach to satellite deployment,...

  

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• SpaceX's Transporter-12 Mission Deploys Over 130 Payloads into Orbit

  SpaceX successfully launched its Transporter-12 mission, deploying over 130 satellites, including imaging satellites, reentry vehicles, and even a “selfie sat.” The mission highlights the increasing accessibility of space for various companies and...

  

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• US Risks Falling Behind China in Space Race, Warns Outgoing Air Force Secretary

  Outgoing Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warns of a growing threat from China in space, urging a massive expansion of US space capabilities to maintain military dominance. He emphasizes the need for AI integration, autonomous systems, and...

  

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• NOAA's Strategic Shift: Prioritizing Event-Specific Satellite Data Purchases

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is shifting its satellite data acquisition strategy. Instead of solely relying on global datasets, NOAA will prioritize purchasing event-specific data, such as for oil spills, paying a...

  

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• Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch Scrubbed Due to Technical Issue

  Blue Origin aborted the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket due to a technical problem. The launch, designated NG-1, was scrubbed shortly after the countdown began. The company is assessing the issue and planning a future launch attempt,...

  

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