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PLD Space Hosts MIURA 5 Industry Days to Advance Launch Capabilities
PLD Space, an international space services company with vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing, hosted the MIURA 5 Industry Days at its headquarters, a strategic event that brought together over 100 representatives from its supply chain across Spain and abroad. The goal: to share the advanced industrialization plan for MIURA 5 and MIURA Next, which will consolidate…
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Airbus and OQ Technology Demonstrates World’s First LEO 5G NTN Link with In-Flight Drone
Airbus Central Research and Technology, in collaboration with Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology, has successfully conducted the world’s first flight demonstration of a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connection to user terminals mounted on a test drone. This groundbreaking test showcased reliable data transmission even under random drone orientations, marking a significant milestone…
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China launches Tianzhou-9 cargo craft to send space station supplies
China launched the cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-9 in the early morning on Tuesday to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The Long March-7 Y10 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-9, blasted off at 5:34 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of…
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China’s cargo craft Tianzhou-9 docks with space station Tiangong
The cargo craft Tianzhou-9 successfully docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of China’s space station Tiangong, on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Such process was conducted at 8:52 a.m. (Beijing Time) after the Tianzhou-9 entered its orbit and completed its status setting, according to the agency. The…
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D-Orbit: Powering the Future of Space Logistics and Sustainable Orbital Operations
D-Orbit, Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Como, Italy, stands as a global leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, with commercial offices in Portugal, UK and the US. Their mission is to develop the world’s first space logistics infrastructure, enabling efficient satellite deployment, in-orbit servicing and end-of-life management supporting sustainable expansion in space. Space…
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Sizing Up Satellite-Mobile Integration in 2025 With GSMA Intelligence
The past few years have seen an uptick in partnerships between satellite and telcos as mobile operators look to expand the reach of their networks. Direct-to-device has garnered many of the headlines in this area, but the satellite-telco convergence also encompasses satellite broadband, backhaul, and IoT. This week, we hear from Tim Hatt, head of…
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Australian Defence and Optus to Invest in LEO Satellite Project
The Australian Department of Defence is investing $4 million in a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite project, led by Australian satellite operator Optus. Under the co-funded arrangement announced Monday, Optus will also provide investment and lead the consortium to build, launch and operate the spacecraft, targeted for launch in early 2028. The consortium is made…
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Launch Roundup: Chinese cargo resupply mission, Falcon 9 launches Kuiper satellites
This week features several missions scheduled to launch from sites all around the world. China has launched its latest cargo resupply mission to the Tiangong space station, while Gilmour Space had expected to attempt the maiden launch of its Eris rocket from Australia – this is now delayed into next week. As usual, SpaceX is…
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Arabsat Teams Up With FGC Services for Satellite Data Services
Arabsat is teaming up with First Gulf Company (FGC) to deliver VSAT and satellite data services in Saudi Arabia. This agreement leverages Arabsat’s Geostationary Orbit (GEO) Ku-band infrastructure and FGC’s operational capabilities to provide high-capacity, fully managed data and IP-based services. The service will target telcos, MNOs, and ISPs. The two companies announced the deal,…
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Firefly Aerospace Looks to Go Public
Firefly Aerospace looks to be the next space company to go public, filing a registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO) on July 11. The company hasn’t yet announced how many shares will be offered and the price range for the offering. It intends to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “FLY.” Firefly Aerospace operates…