Canada’s Kepler Communications said it has successfully demonstrated optical data links between a prototype satellite in low Earth orbit and a partner’s ground station for the first time. The post Kepler demonstrates space-to-ground optical links for proposed relay network appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The funding round was led by Hanaco Ventures and other space and defense-focused investors The post Nuclear battery startup Zeno Power raises $50 million to expand in space and at sea appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A spacefaring people needs more than rockets and stations. No civilization has ever been built on technical capability alone. It needs people who choose to remain and pursue life beyond […] The post Space cuisine and the foundation of new space culture appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The satellite industry continued trends of modest growth in 2024 even as the number of satellites increases rapidly. The post Satellite industry continues modest revenue growth trends appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A new generation of space companies is thinking bigger. From kilometers-wide orbital data centers to solar power stations requiring even larger structures in space, some of the most ambitious space […] The post Space-based solar power startups are banking on Starship’s success appeared first on SpaceNews.
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W-3 focused on gathering data for military hypersonic research. The post Varda Space reentry capsule lands in Australia, completes hypersonic research mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Space computing specialist Ramon.Space announced a deal to supply digital communication channelizer systems for at least 70 upcoming OneWeb satellites, helping transition the constellation to a software-defined network that can be updated in orbit. The post Eutelsat plots digital upgrades for follow-on OneWeb satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
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OroraTech has secured an extra $13 million in Series B venture funding to accelerate the expansion of its wildfire-monitoring constellation, the German satellite operator announced May 14. The post European banks help OroraTech raise more funds for wildfire-monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Meink most recently served as deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office The post Senate confirms Troy Meink as Air Force secretary with bipartisan support appeared first on SpaceNews.
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AST SpaceMobile plans to launch satellites for its direct-to-smartphone broadband constellation every one to two months starting in July, aiming to begin beta services for AT&T and Verizon in the United States before the end of the year. The post AST SpaceMobile ramping up launches ahead of beta service this year appeared first on SpaceNews.
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