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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel to Leave the FCC at the End of Biden’s Term
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will leave the FCC at the end of President Biden’s term, she announced on Thursday. She will depart the FCC on January 20, 2025. She will be succeeded as chair by Brendan Carr, who Trump nominated last week to lead the FCC. Rosenworcel highlighted her work to expand broadband access by…
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AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo to Expand Defense Tech Portfolio
AeroVironment, Inc. and BlueHalo LLC (BlueHalo) announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which AV will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion, creating a more diversified global leader in all-domain defense technologies. The combined company will bring together complementary capabilities to offer a comprehensive portfolio of…
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Hungary’s 4iG Plans HUSAT Satellite Program
Hungarian telecommunications company 4iG plans to launch Earth observation satellites and a telecommunication satellite in the HUSAT program. In a Nov. 20 announcement, 4iG called HUSAT the “largest privately funded satellite program in Hungary and the Central and Eastern European region.” The company plans for one telecommunications satellite in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) called HUGEO, and…
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Frontgrade Gaisler Introduces GR716B Microcontroller for Advanced Space Applications
Frontgrade Gaisler has launched its latest radiation-hardened microcontroller, the GR716B. Building on the success of the GR716A, this latest innovation is a step forward in the development of energy-efficient and adaptable microcontrollers for space applications. As missions grow in complexity and ambition, the industry sees a growing need for technologies that not only deliver dependable…
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Sierra Space’s Commercial Space Station Advances LIFE Habitat Towards Certification
Sierra Space, a commercial space company and defense-tech prime that is Building a Platform in Space to Benefit Life on Earth announced the recent completion of a sixth successful stress test, and the fourth Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test, for its LIFE 10 commercial space station technology. This test of the revolutionary expandable LIFE platform,…
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NASA to Assign Missions for Two Future Artemis Cargo Landers
NASA, along with its industry and international partners, is preparing for sustained exploration of the lunar surface with the Artemis campaign to advance science and discovery for the benefit of all. As part of that effort, NASA intends to award Blue Origin and SpaceX additional work under their existing contracts to develop landers that will…
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Impulso.Space Signs Multi-Mission Launch Contract with D-Orbit for SpaceX Rideshare Missions
Impulso.Space USA Corp. is excited to announce the signing of a multi-mission launch services contract with D-Orbit, reinforcing a longstanding collaboration that continues to elevate the scope of end-to-end space solutions. This agreement also includes multiple satellite launches as part of upcoming SpaceX Transporter Rideshare missions, with Impulso. Space provides comprehensive mission management services, including…
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Morpheus Space Partners with D-Orbit for In-Orbit GO-2 Demonstration Mission
Morpheus Space, a pioneering provider of in-space mobility products, is excited to announce a collaboration with D-Orbit, a leader in space logistics, to conduct an in-orbit demonstration mission on ION Satellite Carrier, the company’s orbital transfer vehicle. The upcoming mission will highlight the advanced capabilities of Morpheus’ next-generation electric propulsion system GO-2 in a dynamic…
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FAA to Approve More Starship Launches from Texas After Test Flight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is on the path to modify SpaceX’s license to authorize more Starship launches from SpaceX’s launch base in Texas. The FAA released a revised draft of its environmental assessment for Starship launches on Wednesday, just after SpaceX completed a Starship test flight on Nov. 19. The agency said its federal…