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• Polish Police Raid Polsat HQ as Part of TVP Sports Rights Probe

  Polish anti-corruption officers raided the Warsaw headquarters of commercial broadcaster Polsat, as part of a wider investigation into the licensing of sports rights by public broadcaster TVP. The investigation focuses on football matches featuring...

  

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• CAS Space Launches 15 Satellites, Including First International Payload

  CAS Space launched its Lijian-1 (Kinetica-1) rocket, carrying 15 satellites, including the first international payload for the launch service provider. The launch marks a significant step for CAS Space in expanding its commercial operations.

  

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• Reaction Engines Ltd., Developer of SABRE Engine, Enters Administration

  Reaction Engines Ltd., the British company behind the SABRE engine for spaceplanes and hypersonic vehicles, has filed for bankruptcy, highlighting the challenges of developing such advanced technologies.

  

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• China Launches Four Radar Satellites for Commercial Imaging

  China has launched four PIESAT-2 (Hongtu-2) radar satellites into orbit, marking a significant step in its ambitious plans to develop a constellation of commercial radar satellites for high-resolution imaging services.

  

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• NASA Extends Contracts for ISS Cargo Transportation Through 2030

  NASA has extended contracts with Northrop Grumman, Sierra Space, and SpaceX to provide cargo transportation to and from the International Space Station until its retirement in 2030.

  

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• Ariane 6’s Second Flight, Its First Commercial Mission, Slides to Mid-February

  Europe's Ariane 6 rocket's second launch, originally slated for December, has been delayed until mid-February. This delay is due to data analysis from the inaugural launch and will not affect the schedule for future missions.

  

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• Logos Space Aims for Global Broadband Coverage with 1,000 Satellites

  Logos Space, a one-year-old startup backed by Thomas Tull’s U.S. Innovative Technology (USIT) fund, has secured the financial backing needed to launch 1,000 satellites for global broadband coverage. The company plans to use high frequencies and...

  

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• LiveU Provides Seamless Live Coverage During the US Presidential Election

  LiveU enabled continuous live coverage for media organizations worldwide during the 2024 US presidential election, utilizing its advanced technology and dedicated support team.

  

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• Diamond Sports Group and St. Louis Cardinals Renew Media Rights Agreement

  Diamond Sports Group and the St. Louis Cardinals have reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that maintains Diamond as the team’s exclusive local broadcaster while adding direct-to-consumer streaming options.

  

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• Al Arabiya Uses Augmented Reality to Tell a Narrative of the US Election

  Al Arabiya, a Saudi Arabian broadcaster, uses virtual elements and augmented reality to enhance their coverage of the US election, creating a captivating visual experience for viewers.

  

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• Viasat to Buy Broadband Capacity From Telesat’s LEO Satellites

  Viasat is in advanced talks to buy broadband capacity from Telesat’s future low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, as competition from Starlink is set to intensify. Viasat is also exploring strategic alternatives for parts of its business, including its...

  

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• NASA Defends Selection of Astrophysics Probes Amid Concerns

  NASA defended its selection of two astrophysics probe concepts for study, addressing concerns that the missions were not on an equal footing.

  

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• LucidLink Unveils Next-Generation Platform for Real-Time Collaboration

  LucidLink has launched its next-generation platform, enabling real-time collaboration across desktop, browser, and mobile. The platform boasts a new user experience, flexible pricing, and scalable infrastructure for teams of all sizes.

  

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• Teleste Sees Increased Deliveries in North America, Low Demand in Europe

  Teleste Corporation saw increased deliveries in North America in the third quarter, but continued to see low demand in Europe. The company anticipates investment in DOCSIS 4.0 technology in Europe in the latter half of 2025.

  

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• SpaceX Sets Starship Test Flight for November 18

  SpaceX is planning a sixth Starship/Super Heavy test flight for November 18, marking a significant step forward in the company’s plans to develop a reusable launch system for deep-space missions. This flight will include a relight of a Raptor engine...

  

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• Virgin Galactic Aims for Faster Expansion with $300 Million Funding

  Virgin Galactic seeks $300 million to accelerate production of suborbital spaceplanes and a mothership aircraft, aiming to expand its commercial spaceflight operations and boost revenue.

  

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• SES Extends Contracts with ORF for Satellite TV Distribution

  Austrian public broadcaster ORF and its content distribution subsidiary ORS Group have renewed their long-term agreements with SES for satellite transmission of their channels.

  

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• Netflix Investigated for Tax Fraud

  French and Dutch authorities are investigating Netflix for potential tax fraud and money laundering. The investigation is still in its early stages, and no charges have been filed.

  

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• Gilmour Space Receives License for First Orbital Launch of Eris Rocket

  Australian launch vehicle startup Gilmour Space has received a license for the first orbital launch of its Eris small launch vehicle, potentially happening before the end of the year. The license comes with conditions and requires a 30-day...

  

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• Japan and Poland Join US Military's Wideband Global Satcom Network

  Japan and Poland will have access to the U.S. military's Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) network, highlighting the growing importance of space-based communications for military coordination.

  

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