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U.S. State Department Taps SpaceX’s Starlink for Two-Year Disaster Response Initiative
The U.S. Department of State signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SpaceX to utilize the Starlink satellite internet system to enhance international disaster preparedness and U.S. humanitarian response efforts worldwide. The U.S. Department of State revealed the new MoU, June 11. The two-year MOU aims to leverage Starlink’s LEO satellite technology to restore…
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China successfully debuts tallest rocket, LandSpace prepares for second landing attempt
China kicked off a busy month with three missions for a single internet constellation in the span of nearly four days. Another maiden launch saw the nation’s tallest rocket successfully reach orbit, though the debut raised eyebrows with the absence of airspace notices ahead of the mission. Similarly, its first asteroid-sampling mission appears to have…
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Rocket Report: Nova moving through test campaign; SpaceX IPO launches Friday
Welcome to Edition 8.45 of the Rocket Report! Even though we are now two weeks removed from the catastrophic loss of the New Glenn rocket and its LC-36A launch pad, it continues to dominate discussion in the space community. This week, NASA said it nominally plans to fly Blue Origin’s test lander on New Glenn…
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Canadian Government Awards EO Satellite Contracts to Calian, Kepler, MDA Space
The Canadian government has signed a slew of new contracts as it looks to boost its capabilities in Earth Observation (EO). It has signed three contracts, valued at C$2.4 million ($1.7 million) in total, awarded to Calian, Kepler and MDA Space. These contracts will support the development of concepts for the systems used to control…
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Satellite IoT is Becoming Essential Infrastructure as NTN and Cellular IoT Services Converge
A network only proves its worth at the moment it is needed. For enterprises managing fleets, utilities, industrial sites and remote assets, that moment is increasingly every moment. As operations become more digitized and distributed, expectations around connectivity are changing. Sensors, machines and vehicles are no longer simply tools for marginal performance gains. They sit…
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Vast Space Targets French Market with Two Crewed Station Missions
How is Vast Space expanding its commercial station services into Europe? Vast has announced its first major European expansion, committing to two dedicated crewed missions carrying French astronauts to its Haven-1 commercial space station. The Long Beach-based startup plans to launch these missions following Haven-1’s operational debut in 2025, positioning itself as a key player…
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China debuts tallest rocket as LandSpace eyes second landing try
What milestone did China achieve with its rocket program this month? China successfully debuted its tallest rocket while launching three missions for a single internet constellation this month, marking a significant escalation in the country’s commercial space capabilities. The missions represent China’s most ambitious clustered deployment for broadband services, with LandSpace simultaneously preparing for its…
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Aurora Propulsion Technologies Advances Satellite Propulsion and Deorbiting Solutions
Aurora Propulsion Technologies, a Finnish space technology company specializing in satellite mobility, propulsion, collision avoidance and end-of-life deorbiting systems, continues to expand the position in the global SmallSat and CubeSat market through a portfolio of innovative products designed to improve mission performance while supporting the sustainable use of space. Aurora Propulsion Technologies has responded to…
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MBRYONICS Unveils 25-800G Bi-Di Coherent Optical Transceiver
MBRYONICS, a global leader in satellite optical communications, announced a landmark technical breakthrough: the development of MBRYONICS STARLIGHT, the world’s first 25-800G Bi-Di Coherent Optical Transceiver. STARLIGHT is a purpose-built from the ground-up for space and provides ultra high speed, free space optical links with dual lasers for separate transmit and receive wavelengths. The announcement…
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Thales Alenia Space to Lead the EROSS SC On-Orbit Servicing Project
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and its partners have been chosen by the European Commission to lead the EROSS SC project dedicated to on-orbit servicing activities. This project is a key component of the European Commission’s ISOS (In-Space Operations and Services) programme, which aims to carry out a…