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Astranis and Chunghwa Telecom Sign $115 Million Deal for Taiwan's First Dedicated Satellite

Astranis has secured a strategic agreement with Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom to deliver the nation's first dedicated communications satellite for $115 million. While addressing recent satellite setbacks, this deal aims to enhance Taiwan's network resilience amid growing global demands for secure communication infrastructure.

2025-04-15T00:36:14.993794-07:00

Washington Post

Blue Origin's First All-Female Crew Completes New Shepard Suborbital Flight

2025-04-14T06:44:05.736896-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 21 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Global Network

2025-04-13T08:04:19.518456-07:00

Space.com

Blue Origin's All-Female NS-31 Mission Set to Launch with Katy Perry

2025-04-13T03:08:31.567931-07:00

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globaltimes.cn

China's Commercial Space Industry Surges with Satellite Mega Constellation Deployment China's commercial space sector is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by the deployment of its internet satellite mega constellation. This expansion, contrasting with SpaceX's dominance in the U.S. market, showcases China's robust private ventures which foster competition and technological advancement, according to industry experts.

2025-04-15T10:29:29.014087-07:00

China's Commercial Space Industry Surges with Satellite Mega Constellation Deployment

globaltimes.cn

Hainan Unveils Strategic Blueprint to Advance Its Commercial Space Hub Hainan Province has issued a new policy framework that aims to transform the region into a pivotal hub for China's commercial space industry. The initiative focuses on leveraging Hainan's existing spaceport infrastructure to boost economic growth and technological innovation within the space sector.

2025-04-15T10:28:14.189046-07:00

Hainan Unveils Strategic Blueprint to Advance Its Commercial Space Hub

SpaceNews.com

Katalyst and LMO to Showcase Advanced Spacecraft Docking in GEO by 2026 Startups Katalyst and LMO are collaborating on a groundbreaking in-space demonstration scheduled for 2026, focusing on advanced docking techniques in geostationary orbit. This initiative aims to revolutionize spacecraft operations and improve the efficiency of satellite and spacecraft management in orbit.

2025-04-15T07:02:24.482425-07:00

Katalyst and LMO to Showcase Advanced Spacecraft Docking in GEO by 2026

Payload

White House Reconsiders Management of Space Traffic Coordination System The White House is proposing to move the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) to a non-profit or private entity, a reversal from the previous plan to place it under the Office of Space Commerce. This decision could impact space traffic management and sector dynamics.

2025-04-15T05:48:50.254884-07:00

White House Reconsiders Management of Space Traffic Coordination System

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Astranis and Chunghwa Telecom Sign $115 Million Deal for Taiwan's First Dedicated Satellite Astranis has secured a strategic agreement with Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom to deliver the nation's first dedicated communications satellite for $115 million. While addressing recent satellite setbacks, this deal aims to enhance Taiwan's network resilience amid growing global demands for secure communication infrastructure.

2025-04-15T00:36:14.993794-07:00

Astranis and Chunghwa Telecom Sign $115 Million Deal for Taiwan's First Dedicated Satellite

satnews

Rocket Lab Secures Critical Hypersonic Testing Roles in U.S. and U.K. Defense Programs Rocket Lab has been onramped to multi-billion dollar U.S. Air Force and U.K. Ministry of Defence contracts aimed at advancing hypersonic technology. The company's HASTE suborbital testbed vehicle will support hypersonic testing and tech development from its NASA Wallops and New Zealand launch sites.

2025-04-14T17:56:06.703986-07:00

Rocket Lab Secures Critical Hypersonic Testing Roles in U.S. and U.K. Defense Programs

Via Satellite

Carbon Robotics Introduces Autonomous Tractor with Starlink Connectivity Carbon Robotics has unveiled its new Carbon AutoTractor, a breakthrough in agricultural technology that leverages Starlink satellite connectivity to enhance autonomous operations. This innovation reflects a growing intersection between space technology and terrestrial applications, offering significant implications for connectivity-dependent industries.

2025-04-14T12:54:16.415995-07:00

Carbon Robotics Introduces Autonomous Tractor with Starlink Connectivity

DefenseNews.com

US Space Force Commercial Office to Pilot Rapid Launch Initiatives The US Space Force's Commercial Space Office is preparing to execute a pilot program focused on quick-reaction launches. This initiative aims to explore the potential of rapid satellite deployment to enhance operational readiness and response capabilities. A tabletop exercise is slated for this fall to test these strategies.

2025-04-14T08:32:04.526351-07:00

US Space Force Commercial Office to Pilot Rapid Launch Initiatives

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