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Spotify Wrapped in Space: The Satellite Industry’s 2024 Playlist
For the third year in row, we bring you Spotify Wrapped in Space: The Satellite Industry’s 2024 Playlist. We asked space industry executives to share their most-listened to track of 2024 using streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. This has been a super popular feature and we are excited to share a playlist…
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NASA Awards Multi-Center Administrative Support Contract to FedSync-BFS
NASA has selected FedSync-BFS, LLC of Alexandria, Virginia, to provide administrative services for multiple NASA centers. The Multi-Center Administrative Support Services Contract is a firm-fixed-price and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a value not to exceed $200 million during a five-year ordering period. The performance period begins on April 1, 2025. Contracted work will take place in…
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Via Satellite’s Essential Interviews of 2024
Via Satellite’s executive interviews provide an in-depth look into the biggest stories of the year. Here is a roundup of 10 of our best and most popular interviews of 2024 with the leaders who drive the satellite industry forward. Check out more of our 2024 Wrap Up content series: the 2024 year in review podcast…
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Astroscale’s ADRAS-J Attains Historic 15-Meter Approach to Space Debris
Astroscale Japan, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, a leading company in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has announced that its commercial debris inspection demonstration satellite, Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J), successfully approached a large piece of space debris, a rocket upper stage to approximately 15 meters. This is the closest…
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Launch Roundup: SpaceX plans for five customer missions; Rocket Lab launch mission for Synspective
The orbital launch manifest for the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22 has been one of the busiest yet, with 10 of the 12 planned launches worldwide succeeding. SpaceX planned to launch seven Falcon 9 missions this week, with five customer missions, one rideshare mission, and one Starlink mission. Outside of the U.S., three…
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Via Satellite’s Top Stories of 2024
Here’s a look back at some of Via Satellite‘s most-read stories of 2024. Our top stories of the year look back at everything from the SES/Intelsat acquisition, John Deere’s deal for Starlink connectivity, advances in satellite-to-cell connectivity, leadership changes, and more. This round-up is part of our year-end content series. Check out the 2024 in…
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Dawn Aerospace Selected by CNES to Develop Green Propulsion Systems for Satellites
Dawn Aerospace is announcing its selection by CNES, the French Space Agency, as one of only two companies awarded a tender to develop green chemical propulsion systems for satellites. This partnership marks a critical step in ensuring France’s sustainability and responsiveness in space, underscoring Dawn’s role as a key player in reliably providing high-performance, responsive…
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T-Mobile to Start Beta Testing With Starlink Direct-to-Cell in Early 2025
T-Mobile is preparing to start beta testing with SpaceX’s Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service in early 2025 and opened registration on Monday for a limited number of slots to participate in the beta tests. T-Mobile customers can sign up to be a part of the free beta program and have early access to text messaging in…
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Trending GNSS Receivers in 2024
GNSS Receivers are essential instruments in satellite and space applications, engineered to receive and process signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou. These receivers provide precise positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) data, satellite operations, orbital determination, and mission planning. Integral to satellite-based systems, GNSS receivers enable autonomous orbit…
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ANT61’s Beacon System Joins Sompo’s Satellite Insurance Offerings
ANT61, an Australian satellite hardware company, is targeting Japanese insurance market, signing a deal with Sompo Risk Management. Sompo Risk Management will integrate ANT61’s Beacon system into its existing suite of satellite risk management services and act as the main point of contact for Japanese satellite operators who are looking to procure and install Beacons…