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SBQuantum and Spire to fly diamond quantum magnetometer on Spire smallsat

SBQuantum and Spire will send a diamond-based quantum magnetometer into low Earth orbit aboard a Spire smallsat, performing an in-orbit demonstration of the sensor. The mission will collect magnetometer data to evaluate the performance of SBQuantum's diamond quantum sensing technology in space.

2026-03-27T02:12:22.097128-07:00

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Hubble Space Telescope records one millionth scientific observation after 21 years in orbit

2026-03-26T21:05:30.026851-07:00

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Northwood Space developing end-to-end, rapidly deployable satellite ground infrastructure

2026-03-26T19:18:40.981497-07:00

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Qorvo's Ryan Jennings on satcom trends at SATShow Week

2026-03-26T18:39:42.400769-07:00

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SBQuantum and Spire to send quantum diamond magnetometer into orbit

2026-03-27T02:12:22.097128-07:00

SBQuantum and Spire to send qu

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SBQuantum and Spire to fly diamond quantum magnetometer on Spire smallsat SBQuantum and Spire will send a diamond-based quantum magnetometer into low Earth orbit aboard a Spire smallsat, performing an in-orbit demonstration of the sensor. The mission will collect magnetometer data to evaluate the performance of SBQuantum's diamond quantum sensing technology in space.

2026-03-27T02:12:22.097128-07:00

SBQuantum and Spire to fly diamond quantum magnetometer on Spire smallsat

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Hubble Space Telescope records one millionth scientific observation after 21 years in orbit NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has recorded its one millionth scientific observation, reaching the milestone after 21 years in orbit. The achievement cements Hubble's legacy as a long-term observatory whose extensive dataset continues to drive astrophysical discovery and support archival research.

2026-03-26T21:05:30.026851-07:00

Hubble Space Telescope records one millionth scientific observation after 21 years in orbit

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Northwood Space developing end-to-end, rapidly deployable satellite ground infrastructure Bridgit Mendler says Northwood Space is building an end-to-end satellite ground system engineered for rapid deployment to tackle the sector's “gnarly” infrastructure problem. The approach aims to shorten mission turn-up and enable faster, more resilient operations for constellations and remote or contested deployments.

2026-03-26T19:18:40.981497-07:00

Northwood Space developing end-to-end, rapidly deployable satellite ground infrastructure

Via Satellite

Qorvo's Ryan Jennings on satcom trends at SATShow Week Qorvo's Director of Satcom & Systems Engineering, Ryan Jennings, discusses satellite communications trends and Qorvo's offerings in a Via Satellite interview recorded during SATShow Week. The conversation highlights the company's perspective on current satcom technologies and industry priorities shaping equipment design and integration.

2026-03-26T18:39:42.400769-07:00

Qorvo's Ryan Jennings on satcom trends at SATShow Week

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Sovereign Satcoms Face Data-Security Challenges as Nations Reassert Control Governments are moving to assert national control over satellite communications to secure sensitive data and operations, but defining 'sovereign' space architectures and implementing secure, interoperable systems across fragmented commercial and allied networks remains unresolved. Policy, technical and supply‑chain trade‑offs complicate rapid fielding of hardened satcom capabilities.

2026-03-26T18:38:48.843399-07:00

Sovereign Satcoms Face Data-Security Challenges as Nations Reassert Control

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U.S. GSSAP satellites perform GEO handoff to sustain continuous monitoring of China’s Shijian‑29 pair Commercial tracking data show U.S. GSSAP satellites executing an orbital handoff in geostationary orbit to maintain proximity and continuous surveillance of China’s Shijian‑29 spacecraft pair. The coordinated maneuvers reflect sustained on‑orbit observation of foreign civil/military assets in GEO.

2026-03-26T18:38:06.866567-07:00

U.S. GSSAP satellites perform GEO handoff to sustain continuous monitoring of China’s Shijian‑29 pair

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American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens American Airlines is exploring a major overhaul of onboard entertainment and connectivity, holding talks with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon for a Wi‑Fi upgrade and weighing reintroducing seatback screens — a potential material change to its in‑flight passenger experience and retrofit plans.

2026-03-26T15:25:04.874031-07:00

American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens

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SBQuantum and Spire to fly diamond quantum magnetometer on Spire smallsat

Hubble Space Telescope records one millionth scientific observation after 21 years in orbit

Northwood Space developing end-to-end, rapidly deployable satellite ground infrastructure

Qorvo's Ryan Jennings on satcom trends at SATShow Week

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