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Challenges Emerge in U.S. Satellite Innovation Amid SDA's Ambitions

The Space Development Agency's (SDA) ambitious plans for satellite advancement are facing significant hurdles as they contend with the complexities of rapid technological innovation. These challenges underscore the broader issues in modernizing military satellite capabilities within existing frameworks.

2024-09-13T06:04:53.775009-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX Crew Embarks on Historic Polaris Dawn Mission

2024-09-09T22:31:05.188968-07:00

Bloomberg

SpaceX Boosts AST SpaceMobile's Stock with BlueBird Satellite Launch

2024-09-11T15:51:44.589815-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Astroscale Secures £1.95M Deal for UK COSMIC Debris Removal Mission

2024-09-11T04:59:53.599051-07:00

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SpaceNews.com

Challenges Emerge in U.S. Satellite Innovation Amid SDA's Ambitions The Space Development Agency's (SDA) ambitious plans for satellite advancement are facing significant hurdles as they contend with the complexities of rapid technological innovation. These challenges underscore the broader issues in modernizing military satellite capabilities within existing frameworks.

2024-09-13T06:04:53.775009-07:00

Challenges Emerge in U.S. Satellite Innovation Amid SDA's Ambitions

Bloomberg

SpaceX Boosts AST SpaceMobile's Stock with BlueBird Satellite Launch SpaceX successfully launched AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 1-5 satellites from Cape Canaveral, aimed at advancing direct-to-cell communications. The launch has driven AST SpaceMobile's stock up significantly, marking a major milestone in their strategic partnership with AT&T and their market positioning against SpaceX.

2024-09-11T15:51:44.589815-07:00

SpaceX Boosts AST SpaceMobile's Stock with BlueBird Satellite Launch

Space Intel Report

Eutelsat, Telesat, Globalstar Dominate LEO Satellite Market Amid Cost Challenges Eutelsat's OneWeb, Globalstar, and Telesat's Lightspeed are key players in the LEO satellite sector. These operators face significant financial challenges despite their leading positions. The high costs associated with launching and maintaining satellite constellations impact their market strategies and future growth prospects.

2024-09-11T09:04:40.699230-07:00

Eutelsat, Telesat, Globalstar Dominate LEO Satellite Market Amid Cost Challenges

SpaceNews.com

Astroscale Secures £1.95M Deal for UK COSMIC Debris Removal Mission Astroscale has been awarded a £1.95 million contract by the UK Space Agency to advance its COSMIC spacecraft, developing a servicer capable of removing two defunct British satellites from orbit. The mission aims to address the growing challenge of space debris in low Earth orbit.

2024-09-11T04:59:53.599051-07:00

Astroscale Secures £1.95M Deal for UK COSMIC Debris Removal Mission

Aviation Week

Pentagon's LEO Constellation Set for Operational Deployment The Space Development Agency is preparing to launch the initial operational satellites into its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the U.S. Department of Defense's satellite capabilities and LEO constellation strategy.

2024-09-10T15:24:19.872687-07:00

Pentagon's LEO Constellation Set for Operational Deployment

broadcastprome.com

SpaceX Launching BlueBird Satellites for AST SpaceMobile SpaceX is preparing to deploy five BlueBird commercial satellites for AST SpaceMobile, featuring the largest-ever commercial communications arrays, in low Earth orbit. This mission marks a significant development in space-based cellular broadband services.

2024-09-10T06:13:08.451851-07:00

SpaceX Launching BlueBird Satellites for AST SpaceMobile

Reuters

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SpaceX Crew Embarks on Historic Polaris Dawn Mission SpaceX has launched the Polaris Dawn mission, marking the first-ever commercial spacewalk by private astronauts. The mission, led by tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, aims to reach a record altitude and includes experimental telemedicine studies in collaboration with NASA.

2024-09-09T22:31:05.188968-07:00

SpaceX Crew Embarks on Historic Polaris Dawn Mission

SpaceWatch Africa

GEESATCOM Nears Halfway Deployment, Launches Global Commercial Services GEESATCOM has reached a significant milestone with nearly 50% deployment of its satellite network project. On September 6, 2024, the network began offering global commercial services, positioning it as China's private response to Starlink's satellite communication offerings.

2024-09-09T10:35:08.586578-07:00

GEESATCOM Nears Halfway Deployment, Launches Global Commercial Services

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