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Shenzhou 20 Astronauts Dock at Tiangong, Marking China's Continued Space Station Operations

The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft successfully docked with China's Tiangong space station, delivering three astronauts for a six-month mission. This docking reinforces China's expanding space program as it prepares for potential future crewed moon landings and sustainable space station operations.

2025-04-24T10:00:50.559543-07:00

NBC News

China's Shenzhou 20 Launch Advances Space Station Operations and Lunar Ambitions

2025-04-24T06:51:53.917784-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX to Launch Starlink V2 Mini Satellites from Cape Canaveral

2025-04-23T16:38:14.781053-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

ESA's ACES Atomic Clock Reaches ISS via SpaceX CRS-32 Mission

2025-04-23T03:44:25.593551-07:00

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Aviation Week

Japan's Defense Ministry Awards Laser Relay Satellite Contract to Space Compass Space Compass Corp. has been awarded a strategic contract by Japan’s Ministry of Defense to demonstrate advanced laser communication technologies from a geostationary satellite. This marks a significant step in enhancing Japan's space-based communication capabilities, crucial for both civilian and defense applications.

2025-04-24T14:24:26.447984-07:00

Japan's Defense Ministry Awards Laser Relay Satellite Contract to Space Compass

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OroraTech Expands to U.S. with New HQ to Grow Wildfire Monitoring Network German satellite operator OroraTech has opened its U.S. headquarters in Denver, Colorado, as part of its strategy to expand its wildfire-monitoring constellation. This move positions OroraTech to enhance wildfire observation capabilities in the U.S., a country frequently impacted by severe wildfires.

2025-04-24T14:13:38.868146-07:00

OroraTech Expands to U.S. with New HQ to Grow Wildfire Monitoring Network

Via Satellite

Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile Achieve Japan's First LEO Satellite Video Call Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile have successfully completed Japan's first broadband video call using an LEO satellite and unmodified smartphones. This groundbreaking achievement highlights advancements in satellite communications, paving the way for enhanced mobile connectivity in remote regions.

2025-04-24T13:04:33.073150-07:00

Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile Achieve Japan's First LEO Satellite Video Call

Aviation Week

Ion-X Targets 2026 for Debut of Ionic Micropropulsion Technology in Satellites Startup Ion-X is set to revolutionize small satellite operations with its ionic micropropulsion technology, aiming for a 2026 commercial launch. This innovative approach promises efficient satellite deorbiting, aligning with industry's shift towards sustainable space operations and enhancing competition in satellite propulsion solutions.

2025-04-24T12:17:59.075062-07:00

Ion-X Targets 2026 for Debut of Ionic Micropropulsion Technology in Satellites

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SpaceX Challenges EchoStar Over Spectrum Usage, Aiming to Disrupt LEO Market SpaceX has accused EchoStar of underutilizing their allocated spectrum, using just 5% as monitored by Starlink satellites. This battle could reshape FCC regulations and alter competitive dynamics in the low Earth orbit (LEO) sector, setting the stage for SpaceX's deeper penetration into satellite communications.

2025-04-24T10:31:48.864140-07:00

SpaceX Challenges EchoStar Over Spectrum Usage, Aiming to Disrupt LEO Market

Aviation Week

Arianespace Set for Biomass Satellite Launch via Vega C from French Guiana Arianespace aims to launch the Biomass satellite, enhancing forest and carbon monitoring, aboard the Vega C rocket from Kourou, French Guiana, on April 29. This initiative seeks to improve understanding of global forest biomass and its role in carbon cycles, supporting climate change monitoring efforts.

2025-04-24T10:18:49.443459-07:00

Arianespace Set for Biomass Satellite Launch via Vega C from French Guiana

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Shenzhou 20 Astronauts Dock at Tiangong, Marking China's Continued Space Station Operations The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft successfully docked with China's Tiangong space station, delivering three astronauts for a six-month mission. This docking reinforces China's expanding space program as it prepares for potential future crewed moon landings and sustainable space station operations.

2025-04-24T10:00:50.559543-07:00

Shenzhou 20 Astronauts Dock at Tiangong, Marking China's Continued Space Station Operations

Satellite Evolution

USS Abraham Lincoln Elevates Maritime Connectivity with Kymeta and Eutelsat OneWeb The USS Abraham Lincoln has transformed naval connectivity by integrating Kymeta's u8 LEO terminals to connect with the Eutelsat OneWeb satellite network. This setup enhances communication capabilities for sailors on deployment, offering improved access to high-speed internet and revolutionizing at-sea operations.

2025-04-24T08:22:42.151359-07:00

USS Abraham Lincoln Elevates Maritime Connectivity with Kymeta and Eutelsat OneWeb

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