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• AST SpaceMobile Books Rockets to Deploy Satellites for 5G Coverage

  AST SpaceMobile has secured launch contracts with Blue Origin, SpaceX, and India's GSLV to deploy a constellation of satellites enabling 5G coverage for standard mobile phones in the US and other key markets.

  

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• SMPTE and Avid Publish New Standard for VC-3 Codec in IMF

  SMPTE and Avid have collaborated to publish a new standard for the VC-3 codec in interoperable master format (IMF). This standard, SMPTE ST 2067-70, ensures the use of VC-3 in IMF, enabling high-quality delivery and archiving of content.

  

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• Spire Global Sells Ship-Tracking Business to Kpler for $241 Million

  Satellite operator Spire Global is selling its commercial ship-tracking business to analytics provider Kpler to invest in other data markets and its hosted payload services.

  

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• NASA, Roscosmos Disagree on International Space Station Air Leak Severity

  NASA and Roscosmos disagree on the cause and severity of an air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station, which NASA fears could lead to a catastrophic failure.

  

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• Al Arabiya’s Futuristic Graphics for US Election Coverage

  Al Arabiya used augmented reality and virtual elements to create a futuristic set for US election coverage, reflecting a cyber and synthwave aesthetic.

  

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• JPL Layoffs: NASA Lab Cuts Staff Again Amid Budget Constraints

  The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is set to lay off about 325 employees this week, marking the second round of staff reductions in less than a year due to budget constraints. The layoffs are expected to affect a range of departments, from...

  

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• Elon Musk Could Reshape NASA in the Trump Administration

  Former NASA officials say that Elon Musk, who has been advising President-elect Donald Trump, could have a significant impact on the agency, including its human spaceflight program.

  

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• Diamond Sports Group and St. Louis Cardinals Agree on New Media Rights Deal

  Diamond Sports Group and the St. Louis Cardinals have reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that maintains Diamond as the team’s exclusive local broadcaster while adding direct-to-consumer streaming options. The agreement reduces rights...

  

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• Sierra Space Clears Design Review for Missile-Warning Satellites

  Sierra Space, known for its commercial space initiatives, is making inroads into the national security sector with its missile-warning satellites for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer. The company has cleared an early design...

  

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• Rocket Lab Secures Contract to Advance Digital Engineering for Neutron Engine

  Rocket Lab has secured an $8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to advance digital engineering processes for its Archimedes rocket engine, which will power its Neutron launch vehicle.

  

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• OpenDrives Releases Atlas Professional: A Mid-Tier Storage Solution for Growing Media Organizations

  OpenDrives introduces Atlas Professional, a new mid-tier feature bundle for its Atlas software that provides high-performance storage, cost-effective data accessibility, and enterprise-scale data management capabilities for growing media...

  

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• China Opens Doors For Commercial Space Sector With New Policy Changes

  China is looking to provide greater support for its commercial space sector through policy changes, easing of licensing restrictions, and increased access to resources. The country is also developing a national civilian space infrastructure medium-...

  

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• NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Is Now Fully Assembled

  The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next flagship space telescope, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its assembly at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The telescope, which was built on schedule and within budget, is...

  

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• Polish Police Raid Polsat HQ as Part of TVP Sports Rights Probe

  Polish anti-corruption officers raided the Warsaw headquarters of commercial broadcaster Polsat, as part of a wider investigation into the licensing of sports rights by public broadcaster TVP. The investigation focuses on football matches featuring...

  

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• CAS Space Launches 15 Satellites, Including First International Payload

  CAS Space launched its Lijian-1 (Kinetica-1) rocket, carrying 15 satellites, including the first international payload for the launch service provider. The launch marks a significant step for CAS Space in expanding its commercial operations.

  

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• Reaction Engines Ltd., Developer of SABRE Engine, Enters Administration

  Reaction Engines Ltd., the British company behind the SABRE engine for spaceplanes and hypersonic vehicles, has filed for bankruptcy, highlighting the challenges of developing such advanced technologies.

  

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• China Launches Four Radar Satellites for Commercial Imaging

  China has launched four PIESAT-2 (Hongtu-2) radar satellites into orbit, marking a significant step in its ambitious plans to develop a constellation of commercial radar satellites for high-resolution imaging services.

  

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• NASA Extends Contracts for ISS Cargo Transportation Through 2030

  NASA has extended contracts with Northrop Grumman, Sierra Space, and SpaceX to provide cargo transportation to and from the International Space Station until its retirement in 2030.

  

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• Ariane 6’s Second Flight, Its First Commercial Mission, Slides to Mid-February

  Europe's Ariane 6 rocket's second launch, originally slated for December, has been delayed until mid-February. This delay is due to data analysis from the inaugural launch and will not affect the schedule for future missions.

  

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• Logos Space Aims for Global Broadband Coverage with 1,000 Satellites

  Logos Space, a one-year-old startup backed by Thomas Tull’s U.S. Innovative Technology (USIT) fund, has secured the financial backing needed to launch 1,000 satellites for global broadband coverage. The company plans to use high frequencies and...

  

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