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• China Selects New Spacecraft for Low-Cost Tiangong Resupply

  China has chosen two proposals for developing spacecraft for low-cost resupply missions to its Tiangong space station, mirroring NASA's approach. The selection signals a shift towards a more competitive and dynamic space ecosystem in China.

  

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• Solstar Space to Test Narrowband Satellite Data-Relay Transceiver in Space

  Solstar Space, a New Mexico-based company, is preparing to conduct the first spaceflight testing of its narrowband satellite data-relay transceiver, known as the Deke Space Communicator, next year. This test marks the culmination of over a decade of...

  

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• Intelsat 33e Breakup Sparks Concern Over Satellite Debris

  The recent breakup of Intelsat 33e in geostationary orbit has created a debris field of around 500 pieces, raising concerns about the safety of other spacecraft in orbit. Space-tracking company ExoAnalytic Solutions is monitoring the situation...

  

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• iSEE Global Expands Into the US With New Subsidiary

  Austrian space domain awareness startup iSEE Global has established a U.S. subsidiary in Arlington, Virginia, led by former Kleos Space CEO Andy Bowyer. The new subsidiary will focus on serving key government and defense customers in the US, and...

  

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• Imagine Communications’ John Mailhot Awarded Prestigious David Sarnoff Medal

  Imagine Communications’ John Mailhot was awarded the prestigious 2024 David Sarnoff Medal for his contributions to the development and promotion of the SMPTE ST 2110 standard for media transport over IP networks.

  

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• Studio Technologies Chooses Merging Technologies for Advanced ST 2110 Implementation

  Studio Technologies, a leading provider of audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, has partnered with Merging Technologies to enhance its ST 2110 product line, providing customers with superior performance and reliability.

  

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• Rohde & Schwarz and Vantage Towers Team Up to Drive 5G Broadcast Deployment Across Europe

  Rohde & Schwarz and Vantage Towers have joined forces to accelerate the commercialization of 5G Broadcast technology in Europe. This strategic partnership aims to support the rollout of 5G Broadcast from 2026 onwards, leveraging Vantage Towers’...

  

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• Chile and Cyprus Sign Artemis Accords, Boosting International Space Cooperation

  Chile and Cyprus join the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for sustainable space exploration, bringing the total number of signatories to 47. These additions highlight the growing global interest in space exploration and cooperation.

  

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• Crew-8 Astronaut Hospitalized After Splashdown Released

  An astronaut on the Crew-8 mission was hospitalized after splashdown due to an undisclosed medical issue. The astronaut has since been released from the hospital and is in good health.

  

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• FAST Platforms are Becoming a Major Force in Sports Streaming

  A new report from Amagi reveals a 150% increase in global sports channel viewership on FAST platforms, highlighting a shift in the streaming landscape. This growth is driven by new channels and the increasing popularity of live sports content.

  

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• SpaceX's Starship Test Flight: A Near-Abort and Other Issues

  SpaceX's recent Starship test flight, Flight 5, came perilously close to aborting due to a misconfigured parameter in the landing burn. Other issues, including a chine cover coming off during descent and engine plume concerns, were also discussed.

  

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• Unsere Grüne Glasfaser Acquires Infrafibre Germany to Expand Fiber Optic Network

  German FTTH provider Unsere Grüne Glasfaser (UGG) is acquiring Infrafibre Germany (IFG) to bolster its fiber optic network and reach more households in rural areas. The deal aims to accelerate the rollout of fiber optic infrastructure in Germany.

  

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• Astra Wins $44 Million Contract to Support Development of Rocket 4

  Astra has secured a $44 million contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop its Rocket 4 launch vehicle. The contract will support "industrialization of Astra's production facilities," and could help the company overcome past...

  

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• SpaceX Launches Fourth Batch of NRO Imaging Satellites

  SpaceX successfully launched the fourth batch of satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office's new imaging constellation, continuing the rapid deployment of this critical program.

  

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• University of New Hampshire to Develop Sensors for Studying Solar Winds

  The University of New Hampshire will build sensors to study solar winds under a $24.3 million contract from NASA, which will support the nation’s efforts to better understand space weather around Earth and provide warnings about impacts such as...

  

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• Blue Origin Flies New New Shepard Model, But to a Lower Altitude

  Blue Origin's first flight of a new New Shepard capsule and booster reached a lower altitude than previous flights, despite the company calling the mission a success. The flight carried 12 payloads, including a Blue Origin navigation system, and the...

  

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• Intelsat-SES Deal Disrupts Satellite Industry Supply Chains

  The $3.1 billion Intelsat-SES merger is causing ripples in the satellite industry, delaying deals and putting pressure on suppliers as the two giants integrate.

  

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• Boeing to Continue Working on Starliner Despite Mounting Losses

  Boeing will continue working on its troubled Starliner commercial crew program despite mounting losses, the company's new CEO said, noting that the company is committed to fulfilling its contracts.

  

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• FAST Platforms See Surge in Sports Viewership: Amagi Report

  A new report by Amagi highlights a significant increase in sports viewership on FAST platforms, driven by the addition of sports channels and growing advertiser interest.

  

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• U.S. Space Force Eyes Commercial Satellites for Battlefield Intelligence

  The U.S. Space Force is exploring the integration of commercial radar satellites into its next-generation satellite network, the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), to enhance battlefield intelligence and threat detection.

  

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