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Four private astronauts launch on first human mission to fly over the poles
Four adventurers suited up and embarked on a first-of-a-kind trip to space Monday night, becoming the first humans to fly in polar orbit aboard a SpaceX crew capsule chartered by a Chinese-born cryptocurrency billionaire. The private astronauts rocketed into orbit atop a Falcon 9 booster from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 9:46 pm…
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MDA Space to Acquire SatixFy in $193M All-Cash Deal for Satellite Technology
MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, and SatixFy Communications Ltd., a leader in next-generation satellite communication solutions based on in-house-designed chipsets, jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (Transaction Agreement) under which MDA Space will acquire all outstanding shares of SatixFy in an all-cash…
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Dragonfly Aerospace Revolutionizes Earth Observation with Advanced Satellite Imaging
Dragonfly Aerospace, established in 2020, is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The company specializes in high-performance imaging payloads and small satellite solutions. The company is on a mission to advance global Earth observation capabilities, empowering industries such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, and defense with cutting-edge imaging technology. Dragonfly Aerospace is gaining prominence in the space sector…
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Aetherflux Raises $50M Series A Round to Build Space Solar Power
Aetherflux, the space solar power startup from the co-founder of Robinhood Baiju Bhatt, raised $50 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced Wednesday. Index Ventures and Interlagos led the round, which also included Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and NEA. Dan Gallagher, who is the chief legal, compliance, and corporate affairs officer…
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Space Norway CEO Talks THOR 8 Investment, and Lightspeed Agreement
Space Norway’s order of THOR 8 satellite last month marked a rare new Geostationary (GEO) satellite order in 2025. Coming almost a decade after THOR 7 was launched, it is a significant investment for Norway’s state-owned space company and will ensure the company continues its business in GEO. One year after the Telenor Satellite acquisition, Via…
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US Space Force Awards Northrop Grumman 2 In-Space Refueling Contracts
The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded Northrop Grumman two in-space refueling contracts, the company said on Wednesday. “These contracts build on Northrop Grumman’s proven on-orbit satellite servicing and refueling innovation, including first-of-its-kind mission extension services that protect critical space assets in Geosynchronous Orbit for both U.S. government and commercial partners,” the…
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ST Engineering iDirect Launches New Excelerator Partner Program
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has launched its Excelerator Partner Program, an initiative to recognize and reward outstanding partner performance while fostering deeper collaboration. The enhanced program replaces ST Engineering iDirect’s existing bePART program and is designed to help its partners accelerate time to market, expand opportunities, and enhance partnerships while…
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5G in Space: The Rise of Non‑Terrestrial Networks
Discover how 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are revolutionizing global connectivity. 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are redefining connectivity with satellite-powered ‘cell towers in space,’ bridging gaps where traditional networks fall short. Why does lab testing matter? Before deployment, rigorous testing ensures NTNs deliver the reliability, stability, and performance needed for real-world applications. Key Learnings: The evolution…
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Eutelsat Begins OneWeb Services for the Aviation Market
Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services for commercial and business aviation are now live and operational, as the operator targets more revenues from this lucrative and increasingly competitive market for satellite players. There are now over 100 certified antenna installations completed and the first commercial and business aircraft now flying using OneWeb LEO connectivity, Eutelsat announced on…
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Thales Alenia Space Wins Contract for Systems Upgrades for EGNOS
Thales Alenia Space has won a new contract worth 51 million euros ($55.1 million) with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) to extend the operational life of the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (EGNOS). The EGNOS system enhances the accuracy, reliability and integrity of positioning signals by improving the performance of Global Navigation…