In search for agile, cost-effective ways to enhanced military communications, the U.S. Space Force is zooming in on a new class of ‘small GEO’ satellites that have entered the market. […] The post Space Force explores ‘small GEO’ options for resilient communications appeared first on SpaceNews.
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LOGAN, Utah — Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies raised 3.1 billion yen ($21 million) to fund rocket and communications satellite development. Investors contributing to the Series E investment round, announced Aug. […] The post Interstellar raises $21 million for rocket and satellite development appeared first on SpaceNews.
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AST SpaceMobile has received permission to deploy and operate its first five operational direct-to-smartphone satellites slated to launch next month, the Texas-based venture said Aug. 5 as it waits for the nod to provide commercial services. The post AST SpaceMobile cleared to operate BlueBird direct-to-smartphone satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
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LOGAN, Utah — Solestial announced a strategic partnership Aug. 5 with Meyer Burger Technology to dramatically expand production of silicon solar technology. Tempe, Arizona-based Solestial’s radiation-resistant solar cells and flexible solar […] The post Solestial and Meyer Burger forge deal to expand solar cell production appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Smallsat launch services company SEOPS is partnering with Intuitive Machines to provide lunar rideshare opportunities. The post Intuitive Machines and SEOPS partner on lunar rideshare services appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The Series B funding round was led by Activate Capital The post Satellite startup Muon Space raises $56.7 million appeared first on SpaceNews.
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As warfare becomes more high-tech and billions continue to be invested into smart weapons, an Achilles’ heel has emerged in America’s defense capabilities – the 50-year-old GPS L1 signal. GPS […] The post From Ukraine to Taiwan, Jamming of 50-year-old GPS is a Defense Tech Nightmare appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A Falcon 9 launched a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station Aug. 4, but the spacecraft suffered problems that have delayed maneuvers needed to reach the station. The post Cygnus spacecraft suffers glitches after launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The U.S. Space Force is making organizational moves that the industry should closely monitor. These changes, spearheaded by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, aim to amplify the voices […] The post Space Force reshapes for a new era of competition appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Two Indian astronauts will soon start training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, with one of them flying to the International Space Station on an upcoming private astronaut mission. The post Indian astronauts to start training for ISS mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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