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The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona will deploy Intelsat’s Multi-Layer Communication System (MLCS) along the U.S.-Mexico border. The post Intelsat secures first customer for communications system aimed at border security appeared first on SpaceNews.

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine called on the Senate to quickly confirm Jared Isaacman for the post, saying he has “all the tools” to lead the space agency. The post Bridenstine urges Senate to quickly confirm Isaacman as NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.

A Falcon 9 launched a pair of NASA science missions March 11 that will explore the infrared universe and study the solar wind. The post Falcon 9 launches NASA astrophysics and heliophysics missions appeared first on SpaceNews.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Boeing is not preparing to exit the space business. The post Boeing remains committed to space business appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rocket Lab announced plans March 11 to buy its optical communications terminal supplier Mynaric, which entered restructuring last month following production delays and supply chain issues. The post Rocket Lab to expand into laser communications with Mynaric acquisition appeared first on SpaceNews.

The U.S. Space Force will evaluate commercial alternatives to its bespoke military surveillance satellites in geostationary orbit. The post Space Force eyes commercial satellites to boost surveillance in geostationary orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — A new group of 18 satellites entered orbit Tuesday for the Thousand Sails constellation with the first launch from a new commercial launch pad. A Long March 8 […] The post Long March 8 launches Thousand Sails satellites from commercial spaceport appeared first on SpaceNews.

The successful second flight of Europe’s Ariane 6 has become an opportunity for European officials to highlight the need for “strategic autonomy” in space. The post Arianespace sees stronger institutional demand for Ariane 6 amid shifting geopolitics appeared first on SpaceNews.

Mobile satellite service operators Viasat and Space42 are exploring shared multi-orbit infrastructure to enhance and expand their direct-to-device connectivity services worldwide. The post Viasat and Space42 co-invest in shared direct-to-device satellite prototype appeared first on SpaceNews.

Difficulty acquiring propulsion systems and laser communications systems continue to vex satellite manufacturers. The post Working around ongoing supply-chain bottlenecks appeared first on SpaceNews.