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Mynaric says its CONDOR system established a successful bidirectional optical communications link between an SES satellite and a ground station in France. The demonstration connects a satellite and a terrestrial site using optical communications, marking a test of the system across the space-to-ground link.
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Ukraine says Starshield terminals are again losing connectivity when moving above 161 km/h, complicating efforts to intercept Russian jet-powered drones. The reported speed threshold limits connectivity in a time-sensitive military operation, though the account provides no further details on the cause or scope of the disruption.
Mynaric says its CONDOR system established a successful bidirectional optical communications link between an SES satellite and a ground station in France. The demonstration connects a satellite and a terrestrial site using optical communications, marking a test of the system across the space-to-ground link.
French space company Gama has raised €15 million ($16.6 million) to advance large deployable solar arrays, after pivoting from solar-sail development. The funding marks a shift in the company’s focus toward power-generation technology for spacecraft.
Gulf Space Technology Public Company Limited, formerly Thaicom, has selected Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to upgrade its ground infrastructure ahead of the THAICOM-10 satellite launch. The announcement identifies the upgrade as part of launch preparation but does not specify the systems involved or the project’s schedule.
The four spacecraft will demonstrate key instruments for China’s planned space science missions, including a lunar-orbiting radio array. The pathfinder mission is intended to validate technologies ahead of those larger scientific programs.
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