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Reuters • Nivedita Bhattacharjee

Urgent Need for Global Cooperation in Crowded Low Earth Orbit

With the skyrocketing number of satellites and space debris, experts warn that without international collaboration, low Earth orbit risks becoming impractical for future operations. Addressing the traffic congestion in space is essential for sustainable orbital utilization.

2024-12-01T16:19:41.782756-08:00

Space.com

SpaceX Launches Starshield and Starlink Satellites with Falcon 9 from California and Florida

2024-11-29T12:55:20.584923-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab Achieves Dual Hemisphere Launch Milestone in Under 24 Hours

2024-11-25T03:25:40.099929-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Astroscale Nears Design Review for OneWeb Satellite De-orbit Mission

2024-11-29T02:07:16.835557-08:00

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Reuters

Urgent Need for Global Cooperation in Crowded Low Earth Orbit With the skyrocketing number of satellites and space debris, experts warn that without international collaboration, low Earth orbit risks becoming impractical for future operations. Addressing the traffic congestion in space is essential for sustainable orbital utilization.

2024-12-01T16:19:41.782756-08:00

Urgent Need for Global Cooperation in Crowded Low Earth Orbit

Space.com

SpaceX Launches Starshield and Starlink Satellites with Falcon 9 from California and Florida SpaceX executed dual Falcon 9 launches on November 30, deploying 20 Starlink along with NRO's Starshield satellites from California and an additional 24 Starlink from Florida. The operations underscore SpaceX's capacity to handle simultaneous missions across both coasts, expanding its mega-constellation and supporting national security objectives.

2024-11-29T12:55:20.584923-08:00

SpaceX Launches Starshield and Starlink Satellites with Falcon 9 from California and Florida

SpaceNews.com

Astroscale Nears Design Review for OneWeb Satellite De-orbit Mission Astroscale's UK branch is gearing up for a critical design review set for early next year. The review will evaluate a servicer intended to de-orbit a OneWeb satellite stranded in low Earth orbit, marking a significant step in satellite servicing and debris removal initiatives.

2024-11-29T02:07:16.835557-08:00

Astroscale Nears Design Review for OneWeb Satellite De-orbit Mission

Defense One

SDA Delays Satellite Constellation Launch to Spring Due to Production Lag The Space Development Agency has postponed the next launch of its satellite constellation to spring 2024, citing delays in production. Originally slated for September, the launch is crucial for expanding SDA's network capabilities and maintaining their deployment schedule.

2024-11-27T07:27:37.785950-08:00

SDA Delays Satellite Constellation Launch to Spring Due to Production Lag

Florida Today

SpaceX Successfully Deploys 24 Starlink Satellites Amid Booster Recovery Issue SpaceX has launched 24 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket. This marks the 15th flight for the reused first stage booster. However, the planned recovery was not shown due to a 'satellite link disconnected' issue.

2024-11-26T21:51:51.558190-08:00

SpaceX Successfully Deploys 24 Starlink Satellites Amid Booster Recovery Issue

Aviation Week

FCC Grants SpaceX Conditional Approval for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service The Federal Communications Commission has given conditional approval to SpaceX for using Starlink satellites to provide direct-to-cellular services, partnering with T-Mobile to enhance connectivity in cellular dead zones. This marks significant progress in SpaceX's efforts to expand its telecommunications capability.

2024-11-26T14:19:29.834893-08:00

FCC Grants SpaceX Conditional Approval for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service

Space Intel Report

Brazil, Saudi Arabia Call for ITU to Reserve LEO Capacity for Developing Nations Brazil and Saudi Arabia urge the ITU to address satellite communication imbalances by reserving LEO capacity for developing countries. This call highlights ongoing concerns about technology hoarding by advanced nations and the recent X/Starlink allocation conflict as a broader systemic issue.

2024-11-26T10:31:09.383304-08:00

Brazil, Saudi Arabia Call for ITU to Reserve LEO Capacity for Developing Nations

thewest.com.au

NASA, Japan, Australia Collaborate at WA Space Conference Industry leaders from over 20 countries gathered in Perth for Space Week, spotlighting Western Australia's emerging role in the space industry. The event features contributions from NASA, Japanese and Australian astronauts, indicating growing international partnerships and development in the sector.

2024-11-26T08:48:15.801104-08:00

NASA, Japan, Australia Collaborate at WA Space Conference

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