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• Danti's AI-Powered Earth Data Search Engine Expands to Wider Government Use

  Danti, an AI tech startup, is expanding its groundbreaking Earth data search engine to more government agencies. This innovative tool uses natural language queries to analyze satellite imagery, drone footage, and other data sources, providing near...

  

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• SpaceX Starship suffers second consecutive test flight failure

  SpaceX's Starship experienced another failed test flight on March 6th, tumbling and breaking up over the Caribbean. This follows a similar incident in January, raising concerns about the program's timeline. The failure impacts SpaceX's Starlink...

  

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• AST SpaceMobile's European Expansion: A Strategic Move for Global 5G Coverage

  AST SpaceMobile partners with Vodafone to create a European satellite operator for direct-to-smartphone 5G services, boosting Europe's space autonomy and accelerating global expansion plans. The company is investing heavily in manufacturing and...

  

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• NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Faces Communication Challenges

  NASA's Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft, launched to study lunar water, lost communication shortly after launch. The agency is working to restore contact and explore alternative strategies to achieve some mission objectives. This setback highlights...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace to Launch NASA's INCUS Storm Research Mission

  Firefly Aerospace has been selected by NASA to launch the INCUS mission, a three-satellite project studying storm formation. The mission, utilizing Firefly Alpha rockets, will involve three 100kg smallsats equipped with Ka-band radars and a...

  

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• Apex's Aries SN1 Satellite: One Year in Orbit and Counting

  After a successful year in orbit, Apex's Aries SN1 satellite continues operations, providing valuable lessons for future spacecraft development and highlighting the crucial role of software in satellite technology. The company is gearing up for...

  

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• Eutelsat Expands Hotbird Services for Professional Video

  Eutelsat boosts its Hotbird satellite at 13 degrees East, offering expanded professional video services for premium sports content distribution. This addresses the growing demand for reliable and high-quality satellite transmission of live events,...

  

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• US Space Launch Infrastructure Faces Capacity Crunch Amidst Industry Boom

  US space launch executives warn of impending capacity issues at the nation's primary launch facilities. The surge in rocket launches, driven by mega-constellations and increased government demand, necessitates infrastructure upgrades and modernized...

  

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• SpaceX Scraps Starship Launch After Countdown Issues

  SpaceX aborted the latest Starship/Super Heavy test flight due to technical problems discovered during the countdown. The company aims to reschedule the launch soon, focusing on resolving issues identified in the previous flight and expanding...

  

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• Albedo Secures $12 Million Air Force Contract for Innovative Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites

  Albedo, a space observation startup, has received a $12 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop and deploy its innovative VLEO satellites. These satellites offer high-resolution imagery and improved communication capabilities,...

  

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• US Air Force Plans Environmental Review for Rocket Cargo Landing Pads on Johnston Atoll

  The US Air Force will launch an environmental impact review for its Rocket Cargo program, proposing two landing pads on Johnston Atoll for reentry vehicles. This initiative aims for rapid global cargo delivery using commercial rockets. The review...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Achieves Historic Moon Landing with Blue Ghost

  Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully landed on the moon, marking a significant achievement in commercial space exploration. The mission, carrying 10 NASA payloads, represents a giant leap for private companies venturing into...

  

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• Varda Space's Successful Hypersonic Reentry Capsule Landing in Australia

  Varda Space Industries successfully landed its W-2 reentry capsule in Australia, marking a significant achievement in hypersonic research. The mission, conducted in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and NASA, collected...

  

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• SpaceX Starship Gets FAA Approval for Next Flight Despite Ongoing Investigation

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to proceed with the next Starship flight, even while investigating the previous mission's failure. The approval allows for both suborbital and orbital flights, suggesting an imminent...

  

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• Pentagon Renames National Missile Defense System: From "Iron Dome" to "Golden Dome"

  The Pentagon has officially changed the name of its ambitious national missile defense initiative from "Iron Dome for America" to "Golden Dome for America," raising questions about the reasoning behind the sudden shift. The program, inspired by...

  

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• ProSiebenSat.1 Extends Partnership with SES Astra for Satellite Distribution

  ProSiebenSat.1 and SES Astra have signed a new long-term contract ensuring continued distribution of ProSiebenSat.1's channels in Germany and Austria via Astra 19.2° East. The agreement includes HD services expansion in Germany and integration of...

  

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• South Korea's Ambitious Space Program: Reusable Launchers and Lunar Landers

  South Korea unveils bold space strategies, aiming for top-five global status by 2035. Plans include reusable launch vehicles, advanced satellites, lunar landers, and a significant increase in R&D spending. Private sector involvement is key to this...

  

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• SES Faces Shareholder Pressure for Increased Independence

  Appaloosa, a hedge fund holding over 7% of SES's economic interests, is pushing for reduced Luxembourg government control over the satellite operator. They argue that the current structure hinders the company's ability to compete effectively in a...

  

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• Space Development Agency Defends Laser Communication Approach in Military Satellite Network

  The Space Development Agency (SDA) is facing scrutiny over its plans for a massive military satellite network. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report raised concerns about the lack of fully validated laser communication technology. SDA...

  

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• China Expands High-Resolution Satellite Constellation with SuperView Neo-1 Launch

  China launched two SuperView Neo-1 satellites, boosting its commercial high-resolution remote sensing capabilities. The launch marks significant advancements in China's space program, including plans for crewed missions, new rockets, and ambitious...

  

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