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• X-Bow Systems Secures Major Navy Contract for Solid Rocket Motor Modernization

  X-Bow Systems has been awarded a $60 million contract by the US Navy to modernize its solid rocket production facilities using 3D printing technology. This is part of a larger $2.7 billion plan to upgrade the Navy's defense manufacturing...

  

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• European Companies Partner for Independent Microgravity Missions

  Atmos Space Cargo and Space Cargo Unlimited are teaming up for seven microgravity research missions to low Earth orbit, independent of the ISS. Their BentoBox system will launch payloads in 2025, offering a scalable alternative to human-tended...

  

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• 5G Broadcast Trial Uses Former Worldspace Satellite AsiaStar

  Astrum Mobile and Qualcomm Technologies utilized the former Worldspace satellite AsiaStar for a groundbreaking 5G Broadcast direct-to-smartphone trial in October 2024. The trial, which leveraged AsiaStar's extensive Asia Pacific coverage,...

  

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• Teleste Appoints New EVP & GM for Broadband Networks, Shifts Hanno Narjus to Industry Relations

  Teleste Corporation announces Ulf Andersson as its new EVP & GM of Broadband Networks, effective January 1, 2025. Andersson's appointment signifies Teleste's strategic expansion into the North American market. Hanno Narjus transitions to a new...

  

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• Pentagon Invests in GPS-Independent Navigation: Infleqtion's Quantum Clock Technology

  The US Department of Defense has awarded Infleqtion an $11 million contract to accelerate development of its Tiqker atomic clock, a GPS-independent navigation solution crucial for national security. This investment highlights growing concerns about...

  

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• Varda Space Wins $48 Million Air Force Contract for Hypersonic Testing

  Varda Space Industries, a space manufacturing startup, secured a $48 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to test military payloads on its reentry capsules. This builds on their successful demonstration of returning materials from orbit,...

  

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• EU Space Chief Prioritizes Competitiveness, Security, and New Space Law

  Andrius Kubilius, the new EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, outlines his priorities: boosting European competitiveness in the global space market, enhancing security, and enacting a crucial space law to address fragmentation and risks. He...

  

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• China's New Long March 12 Rocket: A Significant Leap in Space Capabilities

  China successfully launched its new Long March 12 rocket, boosting its space program. This rocket, with its impressive payload capacity and cost-effectiveness, marks a significant advancement in China's crewed moon plans and commercial space...

  

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• SpaceX Launches NROL-126 Mission with a Unique Payload

  SpaceX successfully launched the NROL-126 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, deploying both government satellites and Starlink internet satellites. This mission marks a significant step in the NRO's proliferated architecture,...

  

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• First Successful 5G Broadcast from Geosynchronous Satellite to Smartphone

  Astrum Mobile and Qualcomm Technologies achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully broadcasting 5G services from a geosynchronous satellite to a commercial smartphone. This trial, conducted in collaboration with several partners, ...

  

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• Open Cosmos to Launch Trio of Cubesats for Earth's Magnetic Field Study

  Open Cosmos, in collaboration with ESA, will launch three 16U cubesats, NanoMagSat, to study Earth’s magnetic field and ionosphere. This 34.6 million euro project, part of ESA's Scout program, aims to improve our understanding of space weather and...

  

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• US Space Force Extends Raytheon's GPS OCX Contract Amidst Delays

  The US Space Force has extended Raytheon's contract for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) by $196.7 million. The program, crucial for modernizing GPS infrastructure, faces significant delays, pushing its...

  

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• Astroscale's ELSA-M Mission: Removing Space Debris from LEO

  Astroscale UK is gearing up for a critical design review of its ELSA-M servicer, designed to remove a defunct OneWeb satellite from low Earth orbit (LEO) in 2026. This ambitious project, funded partly by UK and European space agencies, represents a...

  

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• China's Ambitious Beidou Navigation System Upgrade: A 2035 Roadmap

  China unveils plans to significantly upgrade its Beidou navigation system by 2035, potentially surpassing GPS in capabilities and global influence. The roadmap includes launching next-generation satellites and integrating with other space-based...

  

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• NASA's VERITAS Mission to Venus Faces Potential Delay

  NASA's VERITAS mission to Venus, already delayed to 2031, faces a potential further delay to 2032. This could create conflicts with other missions like ESA's EnVision and impact instrument development and personnel. The article discusses the...

  

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• Vega C Rocket Ready for Launch After Minor Delay

  Following a brief delay due to precautionary checks, the Vega C rocket is prepared for its return to flight, carrying the crucial Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite. European space officials express confidence in the rocket's readiness,...

  

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• Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, and Skylo Achieve First European Satellite Text Messaging Trial

  Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, and Skylo successfully completed a trial of SMS messaging via GEO satellite in Europe. This groundbreaking test, utilizing 3GPP Release 17 standards, integrates a terrestrial mobile network with a satellite network for...

  

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• SpaceX Gets Conditional Approval for Starlink-T-Mobile Smartphone Connectivity

  The FCC granted SpaceX conditional approval to use Starlink satellites for Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), enabling T-Mobile smartphone users to connect in cellular dead zones across the US. This marks a significant step towards a future...

  

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• NASA Cancels VIPER Lunar Rover Mission: Impact on Commercial Lunar Payload Services

  NASA's cancellation of the VIPER lunar rover mission due to cost overruns has significant implications for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The agency's response to Congressional inquiry reveals potential cancellation of up to...

  

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• US Military Faces Systemic Supply Chain Issues, Exposing Gaps in Defense Industrial Base

  The US military's reliance on a fragmented and often foreign-dependent supply chain is causing significant delays in crucial satellite programs and other defense projects. Experts highlight the need for increased domestic production, government...

  

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