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EC Awards $4.3B IRIS² Contract to Eutelsat/SES/Hispasat Consortium

The European Commission has awarded a $4.3 billion contract to the Eutelsat, SES, and Hispasat-led consortium to build and operate the IRIS² multi-orbit satellite constellation, enhancing Europe's digital sovereignty and connectivity.

2024-10-31T11:30:12.970190-07:00

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Webb and Hubble Reveal 'Blood-Soaked' Galaxies in Collision

2024-10-31T11:37:53.563546-07:00

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China Advances Timeline for Mars Sample Return, Rivals US Effort

2024-10-31T05:14:01.928962-07:00

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Maxar Advances Satellite Imagery Automation

2024-10-31T11:06:16.772474-07:00

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Webb and Hubble Reveal 'Blood-Soaked' Galaxies in Collision The James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble have uncovered a pair of galaxies exhibiting vivid red hues, suggesting a collision and ongoing merger that will span a billion years. The imagery combines infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light, illustrating a dramatic cosmic interaction.

2024-10-31T11:37:53.563546-07:00

Webb and Hubble Reveal 'Blood-Soaked' Galaxies in Collision

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EC Awards $4.3B IRIS² Contract to Eutelsat/SES/Hispasat Consortium The European Commission has awarded a $4.3 billion contract to the Eutelsat, SES, and Hispasat-led consortium to build and operate the IRIS² multi-orbit satellite constellation, enhancing Europe's digital sovereignty and connectivity.

2024-10-31T11:30:12.970190-07:00

EC Awards $4.3B IRIS² Contract to Eutelsat/SES/Hispasat Consortium

Defense One

Maxar Advances Satellite Imagery Automation Maxar is enhancing automation by using robots to direct satellite imagery tasks. Low-resolution scans will guide high-resolution imagery, optimizing queue management for satellite services.

2024-10-31T11:06:16.772474-07:00

Maxar Advances Satellite Imagery Automation

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20 Communications Satellites Launched from Vandenberg A reusable first stage booster successfully completed its 14th mission, launching 20 communications satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, demonstrating continued progress in reusable rocket technology.

2024-10-31T08:12:22.244574-07:00

20 Communications Satellites Launched from Vandenberg

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Satellite Navigation Disruptions Detected in Baltic Sea Finland's Coast Guard has reported ongoing satellite navigation disturbances in the Baltic Sea since April, with recent tanker movements showing spoofed location data to conceal visits to Russia.

2024-10-31T07:54:18.935456-07:00

Satellite Navigation Disruptions Detected in Baltic Sea

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Skyrora Tests Viasat's InRange System, Advancing UK Space Launch Capabilities Skyrora's successful test of Viasat's InRange telemetry relay system, utilizing geostationary satellites, marks a pivotal advancement in the UK's commercial space launch industry, enhancing the efficiency of data transmission from rockets to Earth.

2024-10-31T06:06:47.458290-07:00

Skyrora Tests Viasat's InRange System, Advancing UK Space Launch Capabilities

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China Advances Timeline for Mars Sample Return, Rivals US Effort With reports indicating China aims to secure and return Mars samples ahead of the US, this would mark a significant milestone in the space race. Achieving this could be equivalent to a modern 'Sputnik Moment,' emphasizing China's growing prowess in space exploration.

2024-10-31T05:14:01.928962-07:00

China Advances Timeline for Mars Sample Return, Rivals US Effort

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NRO Contracts Starfish Space for Orbital Tech Development The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Starfish Space, Cognitive Space, and Impulse Space to explore new technology for enhancing orbital operations. This initiative is part of the agency’s Agile Launch Innovation and Strategic Technology Advancement program.

2024-10-30T21:23:47.111609-07:00

NRO Contracts Starfish Space for Orbital Tech Development

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