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Rocket Lab Schedules 51st Electron Mission to Launch Synspective Satellite on July 31

Rocket Lab USA has announced the launch window for its 51st Electron mission, which will deploy the latest Synspective satellite. This mission, 'Owl for One, One for Owl,' continues their partnership and will be the ninth launch this year, scheduled from Mahia, New Zealand.

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2024-07-24T13:29:05.408600-07:00

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WestJet and TELUS Partner on Free Inflight Wi-Fi via Starlink

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2024-07-24T08:49:01.024019-07:00

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Star Catcher Secures $12.25M for LEO Solar Satellite Constellation

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2024-07-24T05:44:57.496986-07:00

2024-07-25T08:09:52.787351-07:00

ESA Warns Space Becoming Unsustainable Environment Long Term

The European Space Agency has issued a report highlighting significant long-term sustainability issues in space, posing challenges for future space exploration and satellite operations. This urgent update calls for immediate action to address the growing environmental concerns.

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ESA Warns Space Becoming Unsustainable Environment Long Term The European Space Agency has issued a report highlighting significant long-term sustainability issues in space, posing challenges for future space exploration and satellite operations. This urgent update calls for immediate action to address the growing environmental concerns.

2024-07-25T08:09:52.787351-07:00

ESA Warns Space Becoming Unsustainable Environment Long Term

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Japan Plans 240-Satellite LEO Network as QZSS Deployment Stalls Japan is initiating the development of a 240-satellite LEO service to complement its incomplete seven-satellite Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).

2024-07-25T06:29:02.256169-07:00

Japan Plans 240-Satellite LEO Network as QZSS Deployment Stalls

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SpaceX Completes Falcon 9 Static Fire Test Ahead of Starlink 10-4 Mission SpaceX successfully conducted a static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral SLC-40, preparing for the Starlink 10-4 mission. The launch, expected soon, signifies the rocket's return to flight after a liquid oxygen leak during the Starlink 9-3 mission.

2024-07-24T22:08:57.377401-07:00

SpaceX Completes Falcon 9 Static Fire Test Ahead of Starlink 10-4 Mission

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Rocket Lab Schedules 51st Electron Mission to Launch Synspective Satellite on July 31 Rocket Lab USA has announced the launch window for its 51st Electron mission, which will deploy the latest Synspective satellite. This mission, 'Owl for One, One for Owl,' continues their partnership and will be the ninth launch this year, scheduled from Mahia, New Zealand.

2024-07-24T13:29:05.408600-07:00

Rocket Lab Schedules 51st Electron Mission to Launch Synspective Satellite on July 31

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WestJet and TELUS Partner on Free Inflight Wi-Fi via Starlink Beginning December 2024, WestJet and TELUS will offer free high-speed inflight internet to all passengers, leveraging Starlink technology. This marks the first stage of a multi-year strategic initiative to enhance the passenger experience.

2024-07-24T08:49:01.024019-07:00

WestJet and TELUS Partner on Free Inflight Wi-Fi via Starlink

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Star Catcher Secures $12.25M for LEO Solar Satellite Constellation The seed funding will enable Star Catcher to develop a constellation of satellites that harness and transmit solar energy to other spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.

2024-07-24T05:44:57.496986-07:00

Star Catcher Secures $12.25M for LEO Solar Satellite Constellation

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SaxaVord Set for UK's First Vertical Orbital Launch SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands is nearing readiness to conduct the inaugural vertical orbital launch from U.K. soil, marking a significant milestone for the country's space capabilities.

2024-07-24T02:09:04.119538-07:00

SaxaVord Set for UK's First Vertical Orbital Launch

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HBO's 'Wild Wild Space' Explores Low Earth Orbit Competition 'Wild Wild Space' delves into the intense 'celestial land grab' as private companies race to dominate low Earth orbit, highlighting the strategic deployment of cubesats and microsatellites.

2024-07-23T06:04:42.202369-07:00

HBO's 'Wild Wild Space' Explores Low Earth Orbit Competition

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