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• Space Traffic Coordination System TraCSS Enters Beta Testing Phase

  The Office of Space Commerce has begun beta testing of its new space traffic coordination system, TraCSS, with nine operators participating in the initial phase. The system aims to eventually replace the Defense Department's Space-Track service.

  

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• Gogo Acquires Satcom Direct to Counter SpaceX's Starlink Threat

  Gogo is acquiring its rival Satcom Direct to counter rising competition from SpaceX's Starlink in the business aviation market. The combined company will offer multi-orbit broadband solutions, including Galileo LEO, for a wider range of aircraft,...

  

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• Sports Production in the Age of AI, Automation, and Cloud

  This article delves into the key takeaways from IBC 2024, focusing on how AI, automation, and cloud are revolutionizing sports production, enabling broadcasters to create more efficient and engaging experiences for viewers.

  

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• SpaceX Halts Falcon 9 Launches After Upper Stage Anomaly

  SpaceX has temporarily suspended launches of its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with the upper stage during a crewed mission, marking the second such incident in recent months. The company is investigating the cause of the anomaly.

  

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• China Unveils Spacesuit for Crewed Lunar Landing Missions

  China has revealed the exterior design of the spacesuit for its future crewed lunar landing missions. The suit is designed to be lightweight and allow astronauts to perform various tasks on the lunar surface.

  

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• GB Labs' NebulaNAS Wins Prestigious IABM BaM Award for Innovation in Media Storage

  GB Labs' NebulaNAS, a cloud-first storage solution, has been awarded the prestigious IABM BaM Award in the “Store” category at IBC 2024 for its innovative approach to media storage. The solution offers seamless collaboration and high productivity...

  

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• TAG Operator Console Wins Best of Show at IBC 2024

  TAG Video Systems' TAG Operator Console, a control panel application for managing multiviewer systems, has received a Best of Show award at IBC 2024.

  

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• PlayBox Neo Celebrates 25 Years at IBC 2023

  PlayBox Neo marked its 25th anniversary at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam, showcasing its latest playout and cloud-based solutions. The company also emphasized its commitment to innovation and customer needs.

  

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• NBC Sports Regional Networks Embrace Cloud-Based Graphics

  NBC Sports Regional Networks has revamped its graphics workflow, transitioning to a cloud-based graphics system for live sports broadcasts across its regional sports networks (RSNs). This move utilizes Ross Video's XPression platform and Game Creek...

  

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• NASA Astronauts Launch From Historic Cape Canaveral Pad

  A Falcon 9 rocket launched NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex (SLC) 04 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the first crewed mission...

  

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• Xona Space Systems Expands to Canada for PNT Satellite Constellation

  Xona Space Systems is expanding to Canada to develop user equipment for its Pulsar PNT service and potentially manufacturing operations. The company plans to launch its first PNT satellite in LEO in 2024.

  

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• BlackSky to Equip Future Satellites for Military Data Transmission

  BlackSky, a geospatial intelligence company, plans to integrate laser terminals into its upcoming Gen-3 satellites for faster data delivery to military networks, expanding its presence in the defense sector.

  

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• MaiaSpace to Reuse French Guiana Launch Pad for Reusable Small Launch Vehicle

  MaiaSpace, a startup developing a reusable small launch vehicle, will adapt the Soyuz launch pad in French Guiana for its own use, beginning launches in 2026. The move is a cost-effective solution for MaiaSpace, and allows the company to leverage...

  

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• Cislunar Space Debris: A Growing Concern for Lunar Exploration

  Experts warn that the increasing amount of space debris in cislunar space poses a significant risk to future lunar exploration, with potential for catastrophic consequences.

  

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• D-Orbit Secures €150 Million to Expand Space Logistics Services

  Italian space logistics firm D-Orbit has raised €150 million in a Series C funding round, aimed at expanding its space-based cloud computing and in-orbit servicing capabilities.

  

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• NASA Awards Contract for Space Debris Inspection Mission

  NASA has awarded a $15 million contract to Starfish Space to develop a mission to inspect defunct spacecraft in low Earth orbit. This mission, SSPICY, is scheduled for launch in late 2026 and is seen as a step towards a larger program of satellite...

  

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• IBC 2024 Highlights the Shift to IP and Cloud in Broadcast

  IBC 2024 showcased the broadcast industry's continued shift to IP and cloud workflows, with Audinate emphasizing the need for seamless integration and a focus on Dante's expanding ecosystem.

  

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• Space Force Launches Cloud-Based Satellite Operations Initiative

  The U.S. Space Force is investing in a cloud-based satellite operations infrastructure through its Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) program, aimed at modernizing ground systems for agile satellite management.

  

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• FCC Opens Up More Spectrum to Starlink and Other NGSO Satellite Operators

  The FCC has voted to open up more spectrum to Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) operators to improve broadband speeds in the United States. The decision provides 1300 megahertz of contiguous spectrum in the 17 GHz band for NGSO...

  

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• Japan’s IGS-Radar 8 launched on last-but-one H-2A rocket

  The latest in a series of Japanese reconnaissance satellites, IGS-Radar 8, was successfully launched on the penultimate H-2A rocket, a launch vehicle soon to be replaced by the new H3.

  

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