Latest news and trends in satellite television and communication.

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• U.S. Space Force Moves Forward with Smaller, More Cost-Effective GPS Satellites

  The U.S. Space Force has chosen four companies to develop concepts for smaller, more cost-effective GPS satellites, seeking to enhance the existing GPS network. These satellites aim to improve resilience against jamming threats and ensure access to...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Wins Contract to Launch NOAA’s Next-Generation Environmental Satellite

  Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a contract to launch QuickSounder, a prototype for NOAA's next-generation of environmental satellites in low-Earth orbit. The mission is intended to gather weather data for many organizations, including the...

  

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• US Space Force Leverages Commercial Space Systems for Battlefield Intelligence

  The Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations (JCO) is expanding its use of commercial space systems to provide battlefield intelligence to military commands, including tracking electronic signals emissions to identify jamming sources.

  

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• LiveU Introduces Lightweight Sports Production for Accessible and Affordable Live Streaming

  LiveU's Lightweight Sports Production offers a turnkey solution for cost-effective, high-quality live sports production, enabling diverse and minority sports to reach wider audiences.

  

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• NASA Consolidates Space Sustainability Efforts into New Division

  NASA has created a new Space Sustainability Division, consolidating its work on orbital debris and related issues. The division will focus on coordination and accountability of NASA's space sustainability efforts.

  

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• Kinéis Deploys More Satellites, Aims for IoT Services in 2025

  French startup Kinéis has launched its second batch of satellites, bringing the total to 10 and putting it on track to offer Internet of Things services in 2025.

  

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• The Transition to IP-Based Audio in Broadcasting: Opportunities and Challenges

  This article explores the benefits and challenges of moving to IP-based audio workflows in broadcasting, examining the role of standards like ST 2110 and AES67, the impact on broadcasters' infrastructure, and the potential for hybrid systems.

  

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• SAR Constellations Expand to Meet Growing Demand

  The demand for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellations is increasing due to the growing needs of national security and civil agencies. Companies like Capella Space, Iceye and Synspective are expanding their constellations to provide more...

  

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• AI in Space: Policymakers and Tech Leaders Must Collaborate to Unleash Potential

  Experts at World Satellite Business Week advocate for collaboration between policymakers and technology leaders to accelerate the societal benefits of artificial intelligence, particularly in space-based computing.

  

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• SpaceX Accuses FAA of Slow Response in License Dispute

  SpaceX, in a letter to Congress, criticized the FAA's $633,000 proposed fines for launch license violations, claiming the agency was slow to process minor changes and that the fines were politically motivated.

  

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• SpaceX’s Starshield: A Threat or Opportunity for Earth Observation Companies?

  Earth observation companies are monitoring SpaceX’s Starshield program, a national security-focused version of Starlink, with some expressing concern about its potential impact on the industry.

  

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• Saudi Arabia’s NSG Plans to Lease Satellite Capacity Before Launching Own Constellation

  Neo Space Group, backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, aims to lease multi-orbit capacity and acquire companies to bolster its presence in the satellite market.

  

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• NHK WORLD-JAPAN Expands Reach in Germany with HD+

  NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the English-language international service of Japan’s public media organisation NHK, expands its distribution in Germany with the integration of the channel into HD+’s streaming package, HD+ IP and multiscreen service HD+...

  

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• BlackSky Technology to Provide Imagery of Space Objects for HEO

  BlackSky Technology, a leader in rapid and automated Earth observation, will provide imagery of space objects to Australian startup HEO for defense, intelligence, and commercial use.

  

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• Small Satellite Manufacturers Question Megafactories Amid Market Concerns

  Some small satellite manufacturers are questioning the viability of large-scale "megafactories," arguing that the market demand for such facilities is limited. They argue that "microfactories" are a more cost-effective and flexible option.

  

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• LiveU's Lightweight Sports Production Makes Professional Live Sports Production Accessible and Affordable

  LiveU has launched a new Lightweight Sports Production solution that offers a cost-effective, fully featured, professional live sports production accessible for every event size, including diverse and minority sports.

  

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• IBC 2024: AI, Cloud, and OTT Drive Sports Production Innovation

  As the broadcast industry gears up for IBC 2024, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud workflows, and over-the-top (OTT) streaming are expected to take center stage, particularly in sports production and delivery. Learn about the latest advancements...

  

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• Starlink’s LEO Network Shakes Up Maritime Communications

  A panel at the World Satellite Business Week in Paris discussed the growing impact of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation on the maritime satellite market, and the increasing demand for flexible service models.

  

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• Boeing to Demonstrate Sensor Fusion Technology for Enhanced Military Situational Awareness

  Boeing plans to demonstrate sensor fusion technology that combines data from airborne and space-based sensors to enhance military situational awareness. The technology will fuse data from E-7 command-and-control aircraft and missile-tracking...

  

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• Teleste Reduces Staff Hours Amidst Lower Demand and Guidance Cut

  Teleste, a tech supplier, has announced reduced working hours for its European staff due to a decrease in demand for Broadband Networks in the region. The company lowered its financial guidance for 2024, anticipating sales of €120-135 million and...

  

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