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Think tank warns Europe’s orbital computing gap is widening as U.S. and China accelerate space-based data centers

Europe risks becoming dependent on foreign orbital computing infrastructure as U.S. companies and China’s government-led programs advance space-based data centers, the European Space Policy Institute warns. The widening gap underscores Europe’s strategic and industrial exposure in a potentially important segment of future space infrastructure.

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Think tank warns Europe’s orbital computing gap is widening as U.S. and China accelerate space-based data centers

Europe risks becoming dependent on foreign orbital computing infrastructure as U.S. companies and China’s government-led programs advance space-based data centers, the European Space Policy Institute warns. The widening gap underscores Europe’s strategic and industrial exposure in a potentially important segment of future space infrastructure.

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Voyager seeks more flexibility in NASA’s commercial space station requirements for Starlab

Voyager Technologies remains optimistic about Starlab’s prospects but is seeking changes to NASA’s commercial space station request for proposals. The company wants certain requirements relaxed, highlighting the tension between NASA’s program objectives and industry’s ability to deliver commercially viable orbital infrastructure.

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Endeavor Optical Networks emerges from stealth with plans for an optical MEO data-transfer network

Startup Endeavor Optical Networks has emerged from stealth with plans to build an optical satellite network in medium Earth orbit for space-based data transfer. The company’s announcement adds a new entrant to the developing market for high-capacity intersatellite and space-based communications infrastructure.

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