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The reviews are done—SpaceX is clear to launch Starship
The Federal Aviation Administration approved a commercial launch license Wednesday for SpaceX to fly its second full-scale Starship rocket as soon as Friday, seven months after the giant vehicle’s first test flight. “The FAA has given license authorization for the second launch of the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy vehicles,” the FAA said in a statement.…
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Viasat and Skylo to Launch Direct-to-Device Service
Viasat is launching direct-to-device satellite service with Skylo and Ligado’s SkyTerra satellite network. Thursday marked an official announcement from Viasat after a non-binding MoU in March. Skylo has a tech stack that connects standard IoT devices directly to satellite, compatible with 3GPP release 17 standards. Skylo has been operating its service over Inmarsat’s L-band satellites…
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Daily Telescope: Imaging a nearly 4-billion-year-old region on the Moon
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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Violent solar storm could knock out the Internet ‘for weeks or months,’ scientist warns
A lead researcher out of George Mason University (GMU) warns that increasingly violent solar activity could potentially cause an “internet apocalypse” disrupting all electronic communications on Earth, including satellite communications. “The internet has come of age during a time when the sun has been relatively quiet, and now it’s entering a more active time,” stated…
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Morpheus Space Unveils New Space Mobility Software for Fully Integrated Mission Planning
Morpheus Space, one of the leading providers of in-space mobility products, announced the release of its highly-anticipated space mobility software known as Journey. After years of development under the guidance of a team including former leadership at NASA and Mercedes-Benz, Journey will allow select clients to design, simulate, and operate their own custom space missions. …
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FAA approves SpaceX’s Starship rocket for a second launch
FAA gives Starship green light Just as Elon Musk said, the FAA has given SpaceX the okay to fly its second Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas ahead of Friday’s launch attempt. The company has already stated that the window will open at 7:00 A.M. CT on Friday, November 17, “pending regulatory approval,” which it now…
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Aspia Space CEO Talks Pairing Satellite Imagery and AI to Impact Agriculture
Not a day goes by without more alarming data about the changing climate and the impact it could have for generations to come. A number of space-based companies aim to be front and center in arming stakeholders with data to help navigate the difficult times ahead. One such company is Aspia Space, founded in the…
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FAA clears SpaceX for second Super Heavy-Starship test flight
Update (2:30 p.m. EST Thurs. Nov. 16, 2023): Launch delayed to Saturday to replace grid fin actuator. Launch window also shortened to 20 minutes. Starship and Super Heavy stand ready for a second test flight on Nov. 15, 2023. Image: Will Robinson-Smith/Spaceflight Now. SpaceX’s huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket has been cleared for a second test…
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AST SpaceMobile Expands Satellite Coverage through Altered SpaceX Launch Plan
Texas-based satellite operator AST SpaceMobile has opted for a modified launch plan with SpaceX, investing an additional $5 million to deploy its first commercial direct-to-smartphone satellites early next year. The change involves adjusting the orbital inclination to 53 degrees, exceeding the initial plan. This alteration aims to enhance coverage, reaching up to 59 degrees latitude…
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Quantum Space Prepares for the Launch of Sentry Mission on SpaceX Transporter 10
Focused on building critical deep space infrastructure, Quantum Space unveiled its Sentry mission, the first in a series of milestone demonstrations to prove end-to-end communications and data generation capabilities. The company is creating a modern, high-speed connectivity network, dubbed QuantumNet, which will deliver always-on, fast connectivity everywhere in deep space, from GEO and cislunar space…