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Last Updated: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, 4:17 PM PDT

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Satellites   LEO  
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

LEO takes center stage for communications at sea

By SpaceNews.com: Ship owners are increasingly relegating geostationary satellites to the backseat and turning to low Earth orbit networks for primary communications at sea, according to a panel of multi-orbit maritime service providers.

2024-09-18T14:55:39.968879-07:00
ATC   LEO  
Breaking DefenseTheresa Hitchens

Lot full? In an increasingly crowded orbit, MITRE studies how many LEO sats are too many

By Breaking Defense: The proposed framework is based on adapting the risk-based approach the international air traffic control system uses to manage airspace to prevent planes from colliding, said Kevin Toner, vice president of MITRE's Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization. .

2024-09-18T10:54:02.248479-07:00
PayloadJack Kuhr

Planet Labs Commercial Revenue Is Softening

By Payload: When Planet Labs went public in 2021, the company touted a commercial Earth observation market on the verge of an inflection point.  The opposite has happened.

2024-09-18T10:43:03.547151-07:00