Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
Ars Technica reports: Grok analyzing the same video is 99.9 percent perfect.".
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
By SpaceNews.com: — France has cleared Globalstar to launch and operate the 54 next-generation direct-to-device (D2D) satellites that the U.S.-based operator aims to begin deploying next year.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: The UK Government has secured a stake of more than 25% in SaxaVord Spaceport following the completion of a £30 million investment.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
By Space Intel Report: BALI, Indonesia — MDA Space said the delayed delivery of two Pathfinder satellites to prove out the Telesat Lightspeed constellation will have no financial effect on MDA’s work as Lightspeed satellite prime contractor and declined to specify exactly what caused the delay.
SpaceNews.com
By SpaceNews.com: Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association today released Connecting the World: Unlocking the Potential of Satellite Connectivity , a new report examining how satellite technology can expand internet access, strengthen emergency communications, and drive economic growth.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Earth observation company Planet announced a launch deal with Stoke Space as part of efforts to diversify access to space for its imaging spacecraft.
Payload
• Elizabeth Howell
By Payload: Canada will upgrade its rockets as part of its Launch the North initiative, which is aiming to support sovereign rockets flying from at least two new spaceports.
Space.com
• Elizabeth Howell
By Space.com: The world's first voice command of a satellite saw an experimental European spacecraft play the iconic video game 'Doom' after operators spoke to it from Earth.
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Space.com
• Elizabeth Howell, Robert Z. Pearlman
New York Times
• Eli Saslow, Hilary Swift
