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China launches mystery Yaogan-45 spysat, expands Geesatcom constellation

China carried out two launches Monday, sending a new reconnaissance satellite into an unexpected orbit and adding 11 spacecraft to automaker Geely’s commercial constellation. The post China launches mystery Yaogan-45 spysat, expands Geesatcom constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.

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DelSontro Enterprises Contracted by SWISSto12 for Test Process Optimization of its HummingSat Small Sat GEO Program

SWISSto12 has contracted DelSontro Enterprises to support the optimization of the first integration and test process for their HummingSat program. SWISSto12’s novel approach to small sat GEOs is reimagining the […] The post DelSontro Enterprises Contracted by SWISSto12 for Test Process Optimization of its HummingSat Small Sat GEO Program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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BlackSky and Iceye join group creating Earth’s digital twin

SAN FRANCISCO – Blacksky and Iceye have joined forces with AI-visualization specialists Aechelon Technology and Niantic Spatial to create a digital twin of Earth.   The joint campaign to create a planetary-scale geospatial model that can be frequently refreshed with satellite observations is called Project Orbion. BlackSky high-resolution visual imagery and Iceye synthetic aperture radar

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Europe ramps up direct-to-device push amid SpaceX’s $19 billion service boost

Europe has kicked off a study to improve direct-to-device services using satellite spectrum, just as SpaceX inks a $19 billion deal for space-approved frequencies to expand its own 5G services. The post Europe ramps up direct-to-device push amid SpaceX’s $19 billion service boost appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Safety, progress, and the need for Artemis 2.0

At an all-hands meeting on Friday September 5, Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy found himself on the defensive regarding former Administrator Jim Bridenstine’s recent comments about NASA’s failure to move quickly enough to “beat” China back to the Moon. This part of Duffy’s response was telling, regarding current NASA culture: “Sometimes we can let safety

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