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• AST SpaceMobile Begins Production of Larger Satellites for Direct-to-Smartphone Broadband

  AST SpaceMobile, backed by Verizon and AT&T, has started producing larger satellites for its direct-to-smartphone broadband constellation. The company plans to launch its first Block 2 BlueBird satellite in the first quarter of 2025, with plans to...

  

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• NASA Weighing Options for Rescued Satellite Servicing Mission

  NASA is evaluating a plan to continue the On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM) 1 mission, which was previously canceled due to cost overruns and delays. The agency is seeking to meet a 2026 launch date while addressing the project's...

  

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• Ovzon Wins First US DoD Order for Ovzon 3 Satellite

  Ovzon has secured its initial order for the Ovzon 3 satellite from the U.S. Department of Defense, marking a significant milestone for the company in the U.S. market.

  

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• United Group Acquires T-2 in Slovenia, Consolidating its Position in the Market

  United Group, through its subsidiary Telemach Slovenia, has successfully acquired the Slovenian telecommunications company T-2. This acquisition strengthens United Group's presence in the Slovenian market and provides T-2 with the resources to...

  

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• CommScope’s vCMTS and QAM Video Solution Helps Kábelszatnet Deliver Faster Network Services

  CommScope’s vCMTS and QAM video solution, a key component in Kábelszatnet’s Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) deployment, will allow the Hungarian cablenet and telco to deliver new services to subscribers more quickly and efficiently.

  

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• NASA to Decide on Starliner Crew Return by Late August

  NASA is currently reviewing the performance of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft's reaction control system before making a decision on whether astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return on the spacecraft. A flight readiness review is...

  

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• Redwire Acquires Hera Systems to Bolster National Security Space Capabilities

  Redwire Corporation, a space infrastructure company, announced its plans to acquire Hera Systems, a small satellite manufacturer specializing in national security space missions. This acquisition aims to strengthen Redwire's presence in the defense...

  

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• Ross Video Supports 2024 Paris Olympics with Spidercam and AR Graphics

  Ross Video provided Spidercam systems for 9 venues at the 2024 Paris Olympics, capturing dynamic aerial footage for various sports. The company also created augmented reality graphics, enhancing viewer understanding of competitions.

  

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• From On-Site to Remote: The Evolution of Broadcast Production at the Olympics

  This article examines the evolution of broadcast production at the Olympics, from on-site production to the increasing adoption of remote production, facilitated by advancements in technology such as high-bandwidth connections and the JPEG XS codec.

  

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• Hughes Delivers 5,000+ Electronically Steerable Antennas for OneWeb LEO Constellation

  Hughes Network Systems has shipped over 5,000 electronically steerable antennas for use with the Eutelsat OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing high-speed connectivity.

  

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• Starlink Gets License to Offer Satellite Broadband Services in Sri Lanka

  Starlink has received a license to offer satellite broadband services in Sri Lanka, providing the country with access to high-speed internet. This development follows a meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Elon Musk.

  

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• Terran Orbital Removes Rivada Space Constellation From Backlog, Raises Concerns Over Funding

  Terran Orbital has removed the broadband constellation it is developing for Rivada Space Networks from its revenue backlog despite the expected $2.4 billion contract, raising concerns about Rivada Space's ability to fund the project.

  

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• Intuitive Machines to Take Over NASA Lunar Rover Mission

  Intuitive Machines is working to take over a NASA lunar rover mission that was canceled earlier this year, offering to launch the rover on one of its landers. The company believes it can make the mission profitable by selling excess payload capacity...

  

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• Swisscom Notifies Italian Competition Authority of Vodafone Italia Acquisition

  Swisscom has officially informed the Italian Competition Authority about its planned acquisition of Vodafone Italia, following the initial announcement in March 2024. The transaction is expected to be finalized in Q1 2025, pending regulatory...

  

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• U.S. Space Command Seeks Proposals for Next-Gen Missile Warning Satellites

  The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) has issued a request for proposals for its Epoch 2 (E2) Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) space vehicles, aiming to enhance missile warning and tracking capabilities.

  

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• Eutelsat Sells Majority of Ground Network to EQT for €790 Million

  Eutelsat Group is selling a majority stake in its ground network to private equity firm EQT Infrastructure VI for €790 million. The new entity will be an operator-neutral ground station-as-a-service company, with EQT owning 80% and Eutelsat owning...

  

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• Bharti Global Buys 24.5% Stake in BT Group from Altice

  Indian business group Bharti Global has acquired a 24.5% stake in BT Group from French billionaire Patrick Drahi's Altice UK, becoming the largest shareholder in the British telecoms company. The deal signifies confidence in BT's future strategy and...

  

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• Backscreen: Bridging the Gap Between Linear TV and On-Demand

  Backscreen, a European OTT streaming technology supplier, aims to address operators' challenges with churn, customer satisfaction and Gen-Z engagement by providing a unique and original cross-gen OTT TV experience.

  

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• NASA Picks Blue Origin to Fly Moon Landing Camera Experiment

  NASA has chosen Blue Origin to carry a camera system designed to study engine plume interactions with lunar regolith during its first lunar lander mission. The experiment, called SCALPSS, will support future crewed landing missions and is scheduled...

  

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• Airbus and Astroscale Expand Partnership to Explore In-Orbit Servicing

  Airbus and Astroscale have expanded their partnership to explore ways to collaborate beyond debris removal and satellite refueling, including in-orbit servicing, manufacturing, and upgrades.

  

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