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EU says Galileo PRS accreditation imminent; DLR readies global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service

The European Commission says accreditation for Galileo's Public Regulated Service (PRS) is imminent, signalling a near‑term step to operationalise the constellation's secure navigation capability for government users. Germany's DLR is building a global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service to detect and map disruptions to GNSS signals.

2026-02-04T10:05:00.476458-08:00

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French police arrest two Chinese nationals accused of using Starlink from Airbnb to access military data

2026-02-04T10:07:19.547033-08:00

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Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes

2026-02-04T08:08:13.774057-08:00

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X4.2 solar flare sparks HF radio blackouts across Africa and Europe; ISRO warns of ongoing risk

2026-02-04T07:55:40.533249-08:00

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AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses AT&T will use Amazon Leo's low‑Earth‑orbit network and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit‑speed fixed broadband to business customers, expanding AT&T’s coverage footprint. The commercial‑grade Leo Ultra antenna, launched in November, will supply connectivity services to AT&T under the AWS–AT&T collaboration.

2026-02-04T12:09:12.942331-08:00

AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses

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French police arrest two Chinese nationals accused of using Starlink from Airbnb to access military data French police have arrested two Chinese nationals accused of attempting to capture sensitive military data using a SpaceX Starlink terminal they operated from an Airbnb they had rented. Authorities say the pair sought unauthorized access to French defence networks and data via LEO satellite broadband.

2026-02-04T10:07:19.547033-08:00

French police arrest two Chinese nationals accused of using Starlink from Airbnb to access military data

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EU says Galileo PRS accreditation imminent; DLR readies global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service The European Commission says accreditation for Galileo's Public Regulated Service (PRS) is imminent, signalling a near‑term step to operationalise the constellation's secure navigation capability for government users. Germany's DLR is building a global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service to detect and map disruptions to GNSS signals.

2026-02-04T10:05:00.476458-08:00

EU says Galileo PRS accreditation imminent; DLR readies global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service

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FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes FireSat launched an orbit-visualization tool designed to show upcoming satellite passes over wildfires, enabling responders to schedule satellite-based observations and data collection around overpasses. The addition aims to improve timing of satellite imagery and other space-based resources during wildfire response.

2026-02-04T08:22:21.949099-08:00

FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes

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Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes Lufthansa Group has chosen SpaceX's Starlink for inflight connectivity, saying the LEO broadband service offers the best worldwide connection quality. The airline will keep current onboard connectivity systems in place until the transition to Starlink — covering approvals and installations — is completed across its network.

2026-02-04T08:08:13.774057-08:00

Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes

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X4.2 solar flare sparks HF radio blackouts across Africa and Europe; ISRO warns of ongoing risk An impulsive X4.2 solar flare from a large active region produced strong HF radio blackouts across Africa and Europe, disrupting shortwave and some satellite-linked services. India's ISRO has issued warnings of continued radio‑blackout risk as the oversized sunspot continues to emit energetic bursts toward Earth.

2026-02-04T07:55:40.533249-08:00

X4.2 solar flare sparks HF radio blackouts across Africa and Europe; ISRO warns of ongoing risk

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Silicon as Strategy: Semiconductors Reshape the New Space Race Semiconductors have emerged as a strategic battleground in the new space race, with access to advanced chips and resilient fabrication shaping military, commercial satellite, and launch-program competitiveness. Firms and states are investing in distributed supply chains and on‑orbit manufacturing to reduce vulnerability and accelerate capability deployment.

2026-02-04T06:02:23.763533-08:00

Silicon as Strategy: Semiconductors Reshape the New Space Race

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Viridian, U.S. Air Force sign five-year CRADA to co-develop VLEO satellite technology Viridian has signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Air Force to co-develop its very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology. The CRADA establishes a structured, multi-year joint R&D effort focused on technology development, testing and transition activities.

2026-02-04T05:36:03.770606-08:00

Viridian, U.S. Air Force sign five-year CRADA to co-develop VLEO satellite technology

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EU says Galileo PRS accreditation imminent; DLR readies global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service

French police arrest two Chinese nationals accused of using Starlink from Airbnb to access military data

Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes

X4.2 solar flare sparks HF radio blackouts across Africa and Europe; ISRO warns of ongoing risk

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