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Viasat Details Connected Car Voice Call Demonstration for 5GAA
Last week, Viasat demonstrated a bi-directional voice call from a connected vehicle over satellite, to show how satellite can be used in emergency situations for vehicles. In a demonstration for the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a BMW i4 equipped with an antenna and Qualcomm modem made a live, bi-directional voice call using a Viasat voice…
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Stoke Space adds $350M to funding round as it gets ready for the first launch of its reusable rocket
A propellant tank takes shape at Stoke Space’s rocket factory in Kent, Wash. (Stoke Space Photo) Kent, Wash.-based Stoke Space Technologies says it has added another $350 million to its previously announced Series D financing round, bringing the amount raised in the round to $860 million. The fresh funding will go toward completing activation of…
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Sidus Space Forms New EO Partnership with Simera Sense
Sidus Space is teaming up with Simera Sense to develop next‑generation hyperspectral imaging solutions incorporating onboard data processing and analytics. The aim is to enable commercially deployable, intelligence‑driven Earth Observation (EO) missions for government and commercial customers. The two companies announced the partnership, Feb. 10. Simera Sense will bring its advanced imaging capabilities and this…
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Amazon Leo Signs First Maritime Deals With MTN and Elcome
Amazon has signed its first resellers for Amazon Leo in the maritime market, announcing agreements with both MTN and Elcome. These agreements will open the door to Amazon Leo service in maritime markets like commercial shipping, offshore vessels, and yachting. MTN also works with the cruise and ferry industry. MTN works with wireless carriers and…
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Thermal Intelligence Satellite Startup constellr Secures New Funding
constellr has raised 37 million euros ($44 million) through a new Series A funding round to advance its thermal intelligence capabilities. The round was led by Alpine Space Ventures and Lakestar. constellr announced the new funding round, Feb. 10. The investment will accelerate the expansion of constellr’s fully operational thermal intelligence capabilities and advance the…
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Momentus Enters Space Act Agreement with NASA to Advance In-Orbit Servicing
Momentus, a commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions and in-space infrastructure, has entered into a Space Act Agreement to deepen its collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through a groundbreaking mission set to advance in-orbit servicing and assembly capabilities. Under this initiative, Momentus will deliver a NASA CubeSat to low Earth orbit…
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China’s space industry-developed eVTOL aircraft completes first flight
An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, developed by the ninth academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, completed its maiden flight in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Friday. Featuring a novel configuration that combines air vehicles and automobile designs, the eVTOL aircraft can seamlessly switch between land and air travel modes to…
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Marotta Controls Advances Spacecraft Reliability With Precision Valve and Propulsion Control Units
Marotta Controls, a long-established supplier of precision flow-control solutions for aerospace and defense applications, continues to support spacecraft and satellite missions worldwide through the comprehensive portfolio of space-qualified valves and propulsion control systems. With decades of engineering experience and extensive flight heritage, the company provides highly reliable components that address the demanding performance, safety and…
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TESAT Enabling High-Performance Satellite Communications with Proven Technologies
Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG (Tesat-Spacecom), a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, develops and supplies satellite communication equipment and services for a wide range of space missions. With headquarters in Backnang, Germany, the company supports global satellite programs through a comprehensive portfolio of RF, microwave and optical communication technologies along with engineering…