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• NASA Unveils Two Plans for Mars Sample Return

  NASA is exploring two distinct approaches for its Mars Sample Return mission, one utilizing proven technology and the other employing commercial landers. The ambitious project aims to bring Martian samples back to Earth by 2035, but funding remains...

  

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• Ligado Networks Sues Viasat's Inmarsat for $1.7 Billion Over Breached Spectrum Agreement

  Satellite operator Ligado Networks is suing Viasat's Inmarsat subsidiary for over $1.7 billion, alleging breach of contract regarding L-band spectrum and terminal upgrades. The lawsuit comes as Ligado undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring,...

  

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• Broadcast Groups Launch Nationwide Data Transmission Service Using ATSC 3.0

  Four major US broadcast groups have formed EdgeBeam Wireless, a joint venture utilizing ATSC 3.0 for nationwide data transmission. Targeting automotive connectivity, content delivery networks, and enhanced GPS, the service offers a new revenue...

  

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• ARD Ends SD Satellite Broadcasts on Astra

  German public broadcaster ARD has ceased SD satellite transmissions of its main channel Das Erste and regional channels on Astra (19.2° East). The move, effective January 7th, 2025, focuses on HD broadcasting to reduce costs and optimize public TV...

  

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• AST SpaceMobile and Ligado Networks Partner for Direct-to-Smartphone Services

  AST SpaceMobile aims to revolutionize direct-to-smartphone services through a partnership with Ligado Networks, securing access to valuable L-band spectrum. This deal, potentially worth over $550 million, involves a complex restructuring for Ligado...

  

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• Toyota Invests $44 Million in Interstellar Technologies for Rocket and Satellite Production

  Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies secures a substantial investment from Woven by Toyota to boost rocket and satellite manufacturing, aiming for mass production and a vertically integrated business model similar to SpaceX. This strategic...

  

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• European Space Agency to Test New Approach to Launch Contracts

  The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to test a modified approach to its contract policies, moving away from the traditional georeturn system. This change aims to enhance competitiveness within the European space industry while maintaining...

  

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• SpaceX to Test Starship Upgrades and Payload Deployment on Upcoming Flight

  SpaceX plans to test significant upgrades to its Starship vehicle on its next flight, potentially as early as January 10th. This mission will include the first payload deployment, using Starlink simulators, and attempts to catch the Super Heavy...

  

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• India's ISRO Plans Ambitious 2025 Launch Schedule with 10 Orbital Missions

  India's ISRO plans a record-breaking 10 orbital launches in 2025, including its first commercial launch by NSIL. This ambitious schedule involves multiple GSLV, LVM-3, and PSLV missions, supporting the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program and...

  

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• NASA's Continuous Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit: A Strategy for Commercial Space Station Transition

  NASA's Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses the agency's low Earth orbit microgravity strategy, emphasizing the "continuous heartbeat" approach for maintaining human presence during the transition to commercial space stations. The strategy...

  

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• The Importance of Redundancy in SMPTE ST 2110 Workflows

  This article discusses the critical role of redundancy in ensuring reliable SMPTE ST 2110 workflows for broadcasters. It examines the challenges of IP-based systems, the need for failover mechanisms, and the importance of robust network...

  

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• China's Expanding Space Launch Capabilities: A Surge in New Rockets and Launch Vehicles

  China's space program is experiencing a significant expansion with the emergence of numerous new rockets and launch vehicles in 2025. This article details the advancements of both state-owned and commercial ventures, focusing on their designs,...

  

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• OneWeb Restores Service After Leap Year Software Glitch

  Eutelsat's OneWeb broadband network experienced a two-day outage due to a software error failing to account for the leap year. The disruption impacted global services, but has now been fully restored. The incident highlights the challenges of...

  

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• Florida's Space Coast Sees Record-Breaking Launch Year

  Florida's Space Coast achieved a record 93 launches in 2024, exceeding the 74 launches of 2023. This surge is attributed to SpaceX's dominance, automation advancements, and streamlined processes. The article explores the role of Space Launch Delta...

  

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• SpaceX Dominates 2024's Record-Breaking Orbital Launch Year

  SpaceX shattered launch records in 2024, exceeding its own ambitious goals while the global launch attempts soared to a record-breaking 259. Gwynne Shotwell's comments reveal SpaceX's aggressive plans for future Starship launches, aiming for a...

  

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• FCC Allocates Additional Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches

  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated additional spectrum for commercial space launches, fulfilling a provision in the Launch Communications Act of 2024. This addresses the growing need for bandwidth in the space launch industry...

  

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• SpaceX's Vandenberg Launch Expansion Faces Environmental Scrutiny

  SpaceX aims for a significant increase in launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, prompting an environmental impact statement. The proposal, allowing up to 100 annual launches, faces potential opposition due to environmental concerns and noise...

  

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• China's Genesat Secures $137 Million for Thousand Sails Megaconstellation

  Genesat, a key satellite manufacturer for China's ambitious Thousand Sails megaconstellation, has received over $137 million in funding. This investment will fuel the development and deployment of satellites for global connectivity, posing a...

  

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• India's Successful SpaDeX Mission: A Giant Leap Towards Human Spaceflight

  India successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), a crucial step towards its ambitious human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. The mission, involving two spacecraft, demonstrated on-orbit docking technology vital for future lunar...

  

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• China's National Space Agency Sees Potential Leadership Change

  Zhang Kejian, head of China's National Space Administration (CNSA) since 2018, is expected to step down following his removal from a key Party position. His potential replacement, Shan Zhongde, brings a different background and expertise to the...

  

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