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ESA's Biomass Satellite Debuts Enhanced Forest Monitoring

The European Space Agency successfully launched the Biomass satellite using a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana. This mission, featuring a pioneering P-band radar, marks a major advancement in forest monitoring and carbon cycle understanding, underscoring Europe's commitment to space sovereignty and environmental observation.

2025-04-29T07:39:17.586024-07:00

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Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Failure Detains Lockheed Martin Satellite

2025-04-29T08:51:45.188340-07:00

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Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites, Competes with SpaceX's Starlink

2025-04-28T16:16:02.129632-07:00

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Slingshot Aerospace Unveils Sovereign Space Tracking for Nations

2025-04-29T05:31:32.851063-07:00

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SES Engages in Discussions on EU's Independent Satellite Options to Replace Starlink European satellite firm SES is in talks with the EU and other governments to develop regional alternatives to Elon Musk's Starlink for space-based communications. As Europe seeks its own satellite infrastructure, SES's initiative highlights the push for strategic autonomy in communication networks.

2025-04-30T07:44:49.886078-07:00

SES Engages in Discussions on EU's Independent Satellite Options to Replace Starlink

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Rivada Secures Global Market Access for Outernet, Launches Defense-Oriented Services Rivada Space Networks has expanded its Outernet constellation access to 33 countries globally, securing over $16 billion in business. With the launch of Rivada Secure Services, the company aims to provide secure and resilient communications for defense sector customers, leveraging its LEO satellite network.

2025-04-30T03:43:49.688039-07:00

Rivada Secures Global Market Access for Outernet, Launches Defense-Oriented Services

Via Satellite

Boeing Embraces Innovation in Satellite Manufacturing Boeing is pushing forward innovative approaches in satellite manufacturing, focusing on software-defined satellites and expanding production for Low-Earth and Medium-Earth Orbits. Vice President Michelle Parker highlights these advancements as pivotal for maintaining competitive advantages and responding to industry demands for flexible and efficient satellite networks.

2025-04-29T12:17:39.300163-07:00

Boeing Embraces Innovation in Satellite Manufacturing

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Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Failure Detains Lockheed Martin Satellite Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket faced a technical glitch during its sixth mission, resulting in the Lockheed Martin satellite intended for orbit to plunge into the Pacific Ocean. The mission, named "Message in a Booster," was crucial for demonstrating Lockheed's multi-mission satellite capabilities.

2025-04-29T08:51:45.188340-07:00

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Failure Detains Lockheed Martin Satellite

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ESA's Biomass Satellite Debuts Enhanced Forest Monitoring The European Space Agency successfully launched the Biomass satellite using a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana. This mission, featuring a pioneering P-band radar, marks a major advancement in forest monitoring and carbon cycle understanding, underscoring Europe's commitment to space sovereignty and environmental observation.

2025-04-29T07:39:17.586024-07:00

ESA's Biomass Satellite Debuts Enhanced Forest Monitoring

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Slingshot Aerospace Unveils Sovereign Space Tracking for Nations Slingshot Aerospace has introduced its 'Sovereign Space Object Tracking' service, designed to provide nations with independent control over their space domain awareness capabilities. This offering positions itself as the first of its kind, empowering countries to manage their space assets and monitor potential threats autonomously.

2025-04-29T05:31:32.851063-07:00

Slingshot Aerospace Unveils Sovereign Space Tracking for Nations

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Slingshot targets international market with sovereign space tracking systems

2025-04-29T05:31:32.851063-07:00

Slingshot targets internationa

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China Expands Guowang Megaconstellation with Third Satellite Batch China has launched a third set of Guowang megaconstellation satellites, advancing its low Earth orbit communications network intended to compete with Starlink and other global systems. This development underscores China's ambitions in the satellite internet arena.

2025-04-29T04:32:17.285466-07:00

China Expands Guowang Megaconstellation with Third Satellite Batch

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