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BAE Systems Completes Environmental Testing for NASA’s Pioneering SPHEREx Observatory Mission
BAE Systems has completed environmental testing of NASA’s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory. This mission will conduct all-sky spectral surveys for the first time and provide scientists with new insights into the formation of the universe and the galaxies that inhabit it. Over the course…
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First deal we have tracked now live on SpaceX’s Starlink Mini satellite internet system at $450 ($149 off)
Reg. $499/$350 This offer has expired! Be sure to follow us on Twitter for the latest deals and more. Sign-up for our newsletters and have our best offers delivered to your inbox daily. As part of an official promotion, we are now looking at the first chance we have tracked to save on SpaceX Starlink…
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Saudi Arabia’s Neo Space Group to Acquire UP42 from Airbus
Saudi Arabia’s Neo Space Group (NSG) is making an acquisition in the Earth observation space, acquiring UP42 from Airbus Defence and Space. Terms of the deal were not disclosed in the Dec. 3 announcement. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. UP42 is a geospatial solution platform that allows customers to access data and task…
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There’s Never a Dull Moment in Space
Welcome to the final edition of Via Satellite in 2024. There’s never a dull moment in the satellite and space industry and 2024 was no exception. One of the biggest news stories of the year was SES’s move to acquire Intelsat, finally resolving the will-they, won’t-they question of recent years. Mark and I recently caught…
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Lockheed Martin Selects Tesat Optical Terminals for GPS Demonstration
Lockheed Martin has selected Tesat optical communication terminals (OCT) for a demonstration on a future GPS III spacecraft. Tesat announced the agreement on Tuesday for its SCOT80 OCTs. Tesat Managing Director Justin Luczyk said in a news release that the company will be part of an effort to deliver an optical communication terminal for a…
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Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation’s path to the Moon
China’s new Long March 12 rocket made a successful inaugural flight Saturday, placing two experimental satellites into orbit and testing uprated, higher-thrust engines that will allow a larger Chinese launcher in development to send astronauts to the Moon. The 203-foot-tall (62-meter) Long March 12 rocket lifted off at 9:25 am EST (14:25 UTC) Saturday from…
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NGSOs Thrust Airlines Toward a Free-for-All IFC Dream
Today, air passengers expect not only the ability to stay connected at 30,000 feet above sea level, but also to access streaming-grade, home-like connectivity free of cost. Airlines around the world have been exploring in-flight connectivity (IFC) for almost two decades. In the beginning, the technology could allow a few kilobits per second to single-digit…
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The Wild West: The New Frontier of Flat Panel Antennas
Flat panel antennas (FPAs) have been a popular, and technologically necessary, addition to the satcom ground segment. Serving the needs of new space, multi-orbit strategies, and customer demand, the technology provides capabilities beyond those achieved with traditional parabolic antennas. Megaconstellations in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) deliver complex challenges due to altitude, with satellites being passed from…
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How Will Starlink’s United and Air France Wins Impact the IFC Market?
It’s been a busy period for SpaceX’s Starlink program, proving it can disrupt the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market. In September, Starlink signed a head-turning deal with United Airlines and another significant deal with Air France, followed by Qatar Airways. These carriers will be equipping aircraft with Starlink terminals in order to offer their passengers free…
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Falcon 9 reaches a flight rate 30 times higher than shuttle at 1/100th the cost
SpaceX recently hit some notable milestones with its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, and even in the full context of history, the performance of the vehicle is pretty incredible. Last Tuesday, the company launched a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 400th successful mission…