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We’re finally going to the Solar System’s most intriguing but unexplored frontier
I really hate to be the bearer of such bad news, but you and I will not live forever, dear reader. We may hope to draw breath for a few decades yet, perhaps. But that’s not long enough to descry any worlds circling other stars in a meaningful way. Those mysterious orbs are too distant,…
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Thaicom to Launch the Next-Gen THAICOM-10 Satellite on SpaceX’s Falcon 9
Thaicom Public Company Limited, an Asian satellite and space tech company, has announced that its subsidiary, Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI), has signed an agreement with SpaceX, a US company that designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft, for the launch of THAICOM-10, Thaicom’s upcoming, next generation software-defined, high throughput satellite…
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces Intuition Availability
ST Engineering iDirect has announced the availability of Intuition, its next-generation, cloud-native, software-defined ground system designed for multi-orbit environments, for customer testing and adoption. Intuition aims to change how satellite networks are deployed, how connectivity services are delivered, and how satellite operators and service providers can drive revenue while streamlining operations. ST Engineering iDirect announced the…
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EchoStar Mobile and Connected Partners to Deliver Reliable Off-Grid Connectivity
EchoStar Mobile, a company in satellite communications, and Connected, a startup dedicated to delivering universal, cost-effective narrowband connectivity from space, have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize off-grid connectivity. This collaboration introduces Connected One, a cutting-edge IoT solution that leverages EchoStar’s satellite technology to bridge connectivity gaps in remote and underserved regions, ensuring users stay…
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House Oversight Chair Investigates FCC’s Starlink RDOF Denial
The chairman of the House Oversight Committee is pushing back on the FCC’s decision to cancel funding for SpaceX’s Starlink constellation in a federal rural broadband program. Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Oct. 7, requesting information from the…
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Robinhood Co-Founder Debuts Space Solar Startup Aetherflux
Baiju Bhatt, one of the co-founders of investing app Robinhood, is launching a space solar power company called Aetherflux. Bhatt announced the concept of Aetherflux to commercialize space solar power as a renewable energy source, in a Medium post on Wednesday. Bhatt co-founded the trading app Robinhood in 2013 and served as co-CEO of the…
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Ali Al Hashemi on the Opportunity for Space42 and Direct-to-Device
Last week, UAE’s flagship satellite provider Yahsat and geospatial solutions company Bayanat completed a merger to form Space42. The company is targeting vertical integration and regional and international opportunities in geospatial and mobility solutions, satcom, and business intelligence. Space42 is now publicly traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and its major shareholders include artificial…
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SpaceX’s next Starship launch—and first catch—could happen this weekend
We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket. The world’s most powerful launcher could fly again as soon as Sunday, SpaceX says, assuming the Federal Aviation Administration grants approval. The last public statement released from the FAA suggested the agency didn’t expect to…
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Starship readying for Flight 5 amid future preparations
SpaceX is setting the stage for acquiring final approval to launch the fifth flight of Starship, a mission that includes another major milestone toward its rapid reusability aspirations. With a preliminary Oct. 13 launch date, SpaceX is taking all the required steps to prepare for the final approval from the FAA. Meanwhile, Starbase continues to…
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PLD Space Announces Strategic Plan to Target MIURA 5 Launch by 2025
Spain’s PLD Space unveiled its strategic plan at the Beyond event, held at its new headquarters to mark the first anniversary of the successful MIURA 1 launch. The company showcased significant progress in the MIURA 5 program, confirming that it is on course to achieve key milestones and begin its launch campaign by the end of…