Thailand signed the Artemis Accords Dec. 16, becoming the first nation to join both that document and a similar Chinese-led agreement. The post Thailand signs Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews.
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At this very moment, there are over 10,000 operational satellites in low Earth orbit, along with 3,500 decommissioned (or defunct) satellites, tens of thousands of pieces of debris 10 centimeters […] The post Growing risks in low Earth orbit demand more responsible space behavior appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Despite its huge potential, the $6.8 billion Earth observation industry continues to struggle to establish a sustainable and scalable business model. New space companies are eager to democratize the vast […] The post Why the Earth observation business model is flawed – and what must change appeared first on SpaceNews.
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HELSINKI — China began the construction of its Guowang megaconstellation early Monday with a launch from Hainan island. A Long March 5B with a Yuanzheng-2 upper stage lifted off from […] The post China kicks off Guowang megaconstellation with Long March 5B launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The European Commission and ESA signed contracts with an industrial consortium Dec. 16 to develop a secure connectivity constellation with a total cost of 10.6 billion euros ($11.1 billion). The post Europe signs contracts for IRIS² constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The company is proposing military applications for its Centaur V stage in a bid to differentiate itself in the highly competitive space launch market The post ULA pitches ‘space interceptor’ role for Vulcan rocket’s upper stage appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The FAA is taking a step to streamline licensing for launch operators as the agency faces continues pressure to accelerate that process. The post FAA takes step to streamline launch licensing process appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A joint Earth science mission between NASA and its Indian counterpart is now scheduled to launch as soon as next March after being delayed to repair its main radar antenna. The post NISAR planned to launch in March 2025 after antenna repairs appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Rivada Space Networks remains confident it can reclaim priority Ka-band spectrum rights for nearly 600 proposed broadband satellites, more than two months after Liechtenstein’s telecoms regulator rescinded its license. The post Rivada brushes off regulatory setback for proposed broadband constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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HELSINKI — China launched a set of satellites likely intended to test inter-satellite laser links early Thursday as the country moves ahead with major constellation projects. A Long March 2D […] The post China launches “laser diamond constellation test” satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
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