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Terran Orbital’s GEOStare SV2 Mission Completes 3 Years of High-Resolution Imaging
Terran Orbital Corporation, one of the global leaders in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, celebrated the 3rd anniversary of its successful GEOStare SV2 mission. Launched on May 15, 2021, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, GEOStare SV2 has surpassed expectations, delivering exceptional results for commercial satellite imagery. Pioneering Technology for…
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Starship Flight 4 begins Wet Dress Rehearsal campaign
SpaceX is gearing up for Flight 4. The start of full stack testing on Thursday resulted in a partial load of propellants, which will be followed by a full Wet Dress Rerhasal in the coming days. In tandem with preparation for the next flight, SpaceX is making progress on its future ambitions with a second…
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Dish and Hughes Launch Bundled TV and Internet Offering
EchoStar companies Dish Network and Hughes Network Systems are launching a bundle that combines satellite TV and broadband internet. Geared toward customers in rural parts of the U.S., the companies said this service will provide better coverage and performance for customers. Dish TV packages start at $85 per month and Hughesnet packages start at $60…
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NASA Welcomes Lithuania as 40th Signatory to the Artemis Accords
A milestone was reached as Lithuania became the 40th nation to join NASA and the international coalition in pursuit of safer space exploration by signing the Artemis Accords. The ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu Lietuva hotel in Vilnius, Lithuania, and signifies a continued push toward transparency and peace as more nations traverse farther…
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Orbex Forms New Technology Partnership With MSP
Orbex is forming a new technology partnership ahead of launching its first rockets from the U.K. The company has formed a new partnership with MSP, which will provide technology to automate the production of components being used by the orbital launch services provider as it progresses towards its first launch. Orbex announced the partnership on…
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AT&T Signs Commercial Agreement With AST SpaceMobile for Satellite-to-Cell Service
AT&T formalized its work with AST SpaceMobile with a new commercial agreement announced Wednesday. Under the agreement, AST SpaceMobile will provide space-based cellular broadband to AT&T’s customers through a revenue share model through 2030. AST SpaceMobile stock price was up 68% on Thursday after the announcement. The company also released its first quarter 2024 results…
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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Partner to Provide Space-Based Broadband Network to Cell Phones
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have entered a definitive commercial agreement to provide a space-based broadband network direct to everyday cell phones. This agreement extends until 2030. Previously the companies were working together under a Memorandum of Understanding. This is not just one small step, but one giant leap towards enhanced connectivity for consumers and businesses…
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Daily Telescope: I spy, with my little eye, the ISS
Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light, a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We’ll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we’re going to take a different route, finding inspiration from very real images of a…
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Spire Impacted by Solar Activity and USG Order Delays in Q1
Revenue at Spire Global fell below expectations in the first quarter of 2024, impacted by increased solar activity, U.S. government order delays, and a propulsion unit performance. Spire reported Q1 results on May 15, lowering its 2024 guidance while affirming the company is on track to reach positive free cash flow this summer. The company…