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Launch Roundup: Rocket Lab returns to flight; SpaceX launches more Starlink
SpaceX had a lighter week of launches, with Rocket Lab, Russia, and China also launching rockets. Following several delays, SpaceX launched the Starlink Group 6-34 mission. Rocket Lab returned to flight on Friday with “The Moon God Awakens” mission. This comes after a previous mission, dubbed “We Will Never Desert You,” failed to reach orbit…
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Daily Telescope: A space-based camera spys a secretive Project Kuiper satellite
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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New Edge Computing Startup Armada to Offer Starlink Data Centers and IoT
Edge computing startup Armada emerged from stealth mode on Monday with plans to bridge the digital divide by offering mobile data centers and software that can control Starlink deployments. Armada also announced that it raised more than $55 million, led by Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Shield Capital and 8090 Industries, with participation from Felicis, Contrary,…
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Daily Telescope: One of the few astronomical objects named after a woman
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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Quectel’s CC200A-LB Satellite Communication Module Attains Global Certifications
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced a major milestone for its satellite communication module, CC200A-LB, which has recently secured global certifications from leading authorities, including CE, FCC, IC, and RCM. This confirms CC200A-LB’s compliance with satellite network standards across Europe, North America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. With a focus on…
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Comtech Posts Double-Digit Growth in Q1, Yet Faces Financing Issue
Comtech reported strong revenue growth in the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, growing revenue 15.9% over the same time last year. However, the company disclosed in its Q1 2024 results on Dec. 7 that financing issues “raise substantial doubt” that the company can continue to operate over the next year. According to disclosures…
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GomSpace Secures USD 347,000 Deal with Nanoracks for Upcoming Mission Support
GomSpace North America, a globally leading manufacturer, and supplier of CubeSat & small satellite solutions for customers in the academic, government, and commercial markets has signed a deal worth USD 347,000 (approx. 3.6 MSEK) with Nanoracks to support an upcoming mission. GomSpace North America announced that they have signed an agreement with payload service provider…
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The US military’s spaceplane is about to fly again—it needs a bigger rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida—A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is poised for launch as soon as Wednesday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and the US military’s mysterious X-37B spaceplane is fastened atop the heavy-lifter for a ride into orbit. Although the Space Force is keeping details about the military spaceplane’s flight under wraps, we…
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ispace and Orbit Fab Collaborate to Advance a Sustainable Lunar Economy
ispace, a global lunar exploration company, and Orbit Fab one of the leading providers of on-orbit refueling services, announced an agreement to collaborate on in-space propellant harvesting and delivery for future missions to the Moon. The ispace-Orbit Fab partnership will leverage each company’s unique and complementary capabilities to develop effective propellants and fuels from resources…