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China’s Star Vision signs agreements to develop and operate AI-enabled satellite constellation for Oman

Chinese commercial firm Star Vision has signed agreements covering the development, launch and operation of an AI-enabled satellite constellation for Oman. The announcement signals a commercial space partnership between a Chinese provider and an Omani customer, though the agreements’ scope, schedule and constellation size were not specified in the article.

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China’s Star Vision to build AI constellation for Oman

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NRO’s new Cyber Protection Office has 600-plus staff and a $250 million annual budget

The National Reconnaissance Office’s Cyber Protection Office has more than 600 staff and an annual budget of $250 million, Lt. Col. Luke Shibilski told CyberSat attendees. The disclosure comes as the White House warns of attacks accelerated by artificial intelligence, underscoring the security demands facing satellite operators.

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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile demonstrate handoff between cellular and direct-to-device networks

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have demonstrated a handoff between a cellular network and a direct-to-device satellite network. The companies described the test as a connectivity milestone, though the available report does not specify the test conditions, technical performance or plans for commercial deployment.

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Globalstar warns Rocket Lab’s Iridium relationship could put it at a disadvantage

Globalstar has warned that Rocket Lab’s supplier relationship with Iridium could give Rocket Lab an incentive to favor Iridium at Globalstar’s expense. The concern echoes issues raised by SpaceX, according to the report, putting the commercial terms and competitive implications of the relationship in focus.

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SpaceX weighs Boost Mobile deal as Globalstar raises questions over Rocket Lab tie-up

SpaceX has held preliminary talks with EchoStar about acquiring Boost Mobile or gaining wholesale access to its cellular network, part of a push toward a hybrid terrestrial-satellite network. Separately, Globalstar asked the FCC to examine how its supplier relationship with Rocket Lab could be affected by Rocket Lab’s planned acquisition of the satellite operator.

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Space CISOs warn Starlink disruption in Ukraine exposes need for clear service terms and sovereign control

Space industry CISOs discussed a service disruption that cut Ukrainian forces off from Starlink and its military variant, Starshield, during combat operations with Russia. Speaking at CyberSat, they called for clearer service terms and greater sovereign control over critical satellite connectivity.

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SatPort completes acquisition of Speedcast’s teleport business, including 12 facilities

SatPort Infrastructure, backed by EQT Infrastructure, has completed its acquisition of Speedcast’s teleport business and related infrastructure, comprising 12 teleports. The deal expands SatPort’s carrier-neutral satellite ground infrastructure platform as Speedcast shifts its focus toward AI-enabled network and edge intelligence.