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• Intelsat 33e Satellite Failure: A Blow to Communications Across Continents

  Intelsat 33e, a vital communications satellite for Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, has lost power and is unlikely to be recovered. The company is working to move affected customers to other satellites.

  

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• Artemis 2 Launch Could Be Delayed by Ground Systems Issues

  A report by the Government Accountability Office has found that work on the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program could delay the Artemis 2 mission, which is currently scheduled to launch in September 2025.

  

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• EU Space Law Still in Limbo, but Experts Expect It to Focus on Safety and Sustainability

  The European Union’s “Space Law” is facing delays and may not be released until 2025. Experts expect the law to focus on safety, sustainability, and possibly human spaceflight.

  

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• SpaceX Awarded 8 Launch Contracts under National Security Space Launch Program

  SpaceX has secured eight launch contracts under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program, totaling $733.5 million, for missions projected to launch in 2026.

  

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• Spaceports Join Forces to Share Lessons Learned and Develop Standards

  A group of existing and proposed spaceports is collaborating to share best practices, develop standards, and enhance the resilience and responsiveness of launch facilities worldwide. The initiative aims to address challenges in spaceport development...

  

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• US Makes Changes to Space Technology Export Rules

  The US Department of Commerce has announced changes to export control rules for space technologies, aiming to bolster American competitiveness in the global space industry. These changes will make it easier for U.S. companies to sell satellites,...

  

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• ESA Awards Contract to Start Work on Asteroid Mission, but Funding Still Uncertain

  The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract for initial work on the Ramses mission to the asteroid Apophis, but a decision on full funding for the mission is still more than a year away.

  

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• NASA to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for two ISS missions, may delay Boeing Starliner flight

  NASA has announced it will use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for two crew rotation missions to the ISS in 2025. The agency is still evaluating if it will require Boeing to perform another test flight of its Starliner spacecraft.

  

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• Italy's IRIDE Earth Observation Constellation Gets Boost From Thales Alenia Space and Argotec

  Thales Alenia Space and Argotec have been awarded contracts to supply satellites for Italy's ambitious IRIDE Earth-observation constellation. The contracts, announced at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, are part of a larger effort...

  

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• Airbus to Cut Up to 2,500 Jobs in Defense and Space Division

  Airbus has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its defense and space division by mid-2026, citing a “continued complex business environment, especially in the space systems segment.” The move follows nearly two years of heavy losses,...

  

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• NASA Rethinks Continuous Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit

  NASA is reconsidering its commitment to a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit, potentially allowing for periods without astronauts in space as the agency transitions from the International Space Station to commercial platforms. This shift...

  

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• Diamond Sports Group to Rebrand RSNs to FanDuel, Integrating Sports Betting

  Diamond Sports Group, currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is set to rebrand its regional sports networks (RSNs) from Bally Sports to FanDuel, integrating sports betting into its programming. The move marks a strategic shift for the company and...

  

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• Space Debris Mitigation: Collaboration is Key as Constellations Take Flight

  Experts at the International Astronautical Congress are discussing the challenges of debris mitigation with the rise of large satellite constellations. They emphasize the need for collaboration to ensure a sustainable space environment.

  

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• Kepler Communications Wins ESA Contract for Low Earth Orbit Optical Relay Network

  Kepler Communications, a Canadian small satellite operator, has been awarded a 36 million euro contract to develop a low Earth orbit (LEO) optical relay network for the European Space Agency's HydRON program. The network will provide high-throughput...

  

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• US Army Invests in Space Tech to Outpace Adversaries

  The US Army is accelerating investments in space-based technologies, including advanced GPS receivers and multi-orbit communication systems, to counter threats from Russia and China. The service also plans to invest in ground stations that use AI to...

  

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• China Launches Second Group of Satellites for Thousand Sails Megaconstellation

  China has successfully launched 18 more satellites for its planned 14,000-satellite Thousand Sails megaconstellation, raising concerns about orbital debris and its potential impact on astronomy.

  

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• Vulcan Centaur Loss of Nozzle May Not Delay Certification, Says ULA CEO

  Despite the loss of a solid rocket booster nozzle on the second flight of the Vulcan Centaur, ULA CEO Tory Bruno remains optimistic about the vehicle’s certification by the Space Force, though the timeline remains uncertain.

  

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• Europa Clipper Launch Marks a New Era in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

  The Europa Clipper mission, launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarks on a long journey to Jupiter's moon Europa to investigate its potential for harboring life. The mission, with its advanced instruments, will study the moon's surface and...

  

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• US Army Pilot Project Explores Outsourcing Satellite Communications

  The US Army completed a pilot project exploring outsourcing satellite communications services to private companies, but the long-term future of such arrangements remains uncertain. The project demonstrated the efficiency of managed services, but...

  

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• Nagravision Expands Streaming Partner Ecosystem with Evergent

  Nagravision has added Evergent to its streaming partner ecosystem to provide operators with multi-service entertainment offerings, personalised experiences, and segmented offers. This partnership will help operators optimise revenue and reduce churn.

  

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