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• Russian Court Fines Google 2 Undecillion Rubles for Blocking Pro-Kremlin Media

  A Russian court has fined Google an astronomical 2 undecillion rubles (EUR2.3 decillion) for failing to restore blocked accounts of pro-Kremlin and state-run media outlets on YouTube. The fine stems from Google's refusal to comply with court orders...

  

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• M7 Group Expands Partnership with Antenna Entertainment for Czech AXN Channels

  M7 Group has secured a multi-year agreement with Antenna Entertainment to launch dedicated Czech versions of AXN Black and AXN White via Astra 23.5 East and the Skylink TV platform.

  

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• D-Book 12.9: Key Updates for a Dynamic TV Market

  The Digital Television Group (DTG) has released D-Book 12.9, the latest iteration of the UK's digital television standard. This version brings critical updates that reflect the evolving TV landscape, including guidance on IP services, SCTE-35...

  

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• Space Force Opens Bidding for New Space Launch Providers

  The U.S. Space Force is opening the bidding process for emerging space launch providers to compete for national security missions under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. This program is designed to foster competition...

  

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• Viridian Space Corp. Develops Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion System for VLEO Satellites

  Viridian Space Corp., a Southern California startup, is developing an electric propulsion system for spacecraft in very low Earth orbit that scoops up air for plasma thrusters. The technology aims to extend the life of satellites and enable them to...

  

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• Sports Streaming Sees Surge on Free, Ad-Supported Platforms

  A new report by Amagi reveals a significant increase in sports content viewership on FAST platforms, outpacing overall growth in streaming. This shift is attracting advertisers and creating new opportunities for sports leagues and broadcasters.

  

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• Apple Removes RFE/RL App from App Store Due to Russian Pressure

  Apple removed the Current Time app from its App Store citing Russian laws and the organization's designation as "undesirable" by Moscow. This follows a pattern of increasing pressure on RFE/RL's Russian-language projects after the invasion of...

  

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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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