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Firefly Aerospace Secures DoD Contract for 2027 Elytra Mission

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract for a responsive on-orbit mission using its Elytra spacecraft. Scheduled for 2027, the mission will involve space domain operations in Low Earth Orbit and the deployment of government payloads, enhancing the DoD's space capabilities.

2025-04-07T14:31:09.328960-07:00

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Viasat and Telesat Partner for Multi-orbit Connectivity with Lightspeed LEO Services

2025-04-07T12:54:16.514072-07:00

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Qatar Airways Nears Full Starlink Wi-Fi Integration Across Fleet

2025-04-07T10:11:11.291892-07:00

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Sierra Space, Honda to Test Fuel Cell System on ISS for Lunar Energy Applications

2025-04-07T06:51:56.501466-07:00

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Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Eye Satellite Business Merger Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo are negotiating a merger of their satellite businesses, with discussions set to occur with EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera. This potential merger could reshape Europe's satellite landscape and address competitive challenges from global rivals like SpaceX.

2025-04-08T01:40:17.679014-07:00

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Eye Satellite Business Merger

PaxEx.Aero

ThinKom and Quvia Enhance Multi-Band Connectivity for Aerospace ThinKom Solutions and Quvia Technologies are collaborating to develop multi-band, multi-beam, and multi-constellation connectivity solutions. This partnership aims to advance the aerospace industry's connectivity capabilities, significantly boosting mobile communication efficiency and reliability across aviation, defense, and space sectors.

2025-04-08T00:36:34.948258-07:00

ThinKom and Quvia Enhance Multi-Band Connectivity for Aerospace

Inflight Online

Hughes Joins Airbus HBCplus as Ka-band Managed Service Provider Hughes has officially become a Ka-band Managed Service Provider for Airbus's HBCplus, marking an expansion of their partnership in delivering high-speed connectivity solutions for aerospace applications. This strategic move aims to enhance connectivity services on Airbus platforms.

2025-04-08T00:03:47.493879-07:00

Hughes Joins Airbus HBCplus as Ka-band Managed Service Provider

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SES Secures New DTH Capacity Agreement with Mileto Tecnologia Satellite operator SES has entered into a capacity agreement with Brazilian DTH pay-TV provider Mileto Tecnologia. The deal involves capacity on the SES-6 satellite, which is pivotal in enhancing television services for Brazilian audiences and aligns with SES's strategy to strengthen its presence in Latin America.

2025-04-07T20:51:55.518635-07:00

SES Secures New DTH Capacity Agreement with Mileto Tecnologia

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FCC to Update Satellite Power Limits to Modernize Space Regulations The Federal Communications Commission is set to update satellite power limits, aiming to modernize and streamline existing regulations. This initiative is part of broader efforts by the agency to facilitate U.S. space operations and advancements in satellite communication technologies.

2025-04-07T14:59:55.968284-07:00

FCC to Update Satellite Power Limits to Modernize Space Regulations

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Firefly Aerospace Secures DoD Contract for 2027 Elytra Mission Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract for a responsive on-orbit mission using its Elytra spacecraft. Scheduled for 2027, the mission will involve space domain operations in Low Earth Orbit and the deployment of government payloads, enhancing the DoD's space capabilities.

2025-04-07T14:31:09.328960-07:00

Firefly Aerospace Secures DoD Contract for 2027 Elytra Mission

JoongAng Daily

South Korea to Launch Fourth Spy Satellite for Enhanced Surveillance South Korea is set to launch its fourth military reconnaissance satellite from a U.S. space center this month. The move aims to boost South Korea's independent surveillance capabilities, enhancing its ability to monitor North Korean activities amid rising regional security tensions.

2025-04-07T14:11:54.013851-07:00

South Korea to Launch Fourth Spy Satellite for Enhanced Surveillance

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Viasat and Telesat Partner for Multi-orbit Connectivity with Lightspeed LEO Services Viasat has signed an agreement with Telesat to integrate Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) Ka-band capacity into its network, enhancing connectivity for aviation, maritime, enterprise, and defense sectors. This partnership positions Viasat against competitors like SpaceX, leveraging Telesat's LEO capabilities to expand its market reach and reliability.

2025-04-07T12:54:16.514072-07:00

Viasat and Telesat Partner for Multi-orbit Connectivity with Lightspeed LEO Services

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