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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

NASA's PExT payload completes 100+ Ka‑band comms demonstrations as SSC to enable global direct‑to‑Earth links

NASA's Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) payload has completed more than 100 communication activities, demonstrating wideband Ka‑band direct‑to‑Earth, forward and return links. Swedish Space Corporation will use its global ground‑station network to support the PExT trials, advancing commercial satellite relay capabilities.

Also: satnews and asdnews.com
2025-12-19T10:25:39.242395-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

ESA to boost staff 13% in 2026; exploration budget shortfall review set for Feb — Ariane 6 faces tough Galileo launch

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Space Agency (ESA) is increasing its staff by 13.3% in….

Also: SpaceNews.com and ESA
2025-12-19T08:38:04.030042-08:00