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• Cislunar Space Debris: A Growing Concern for Lunar Exploration

  Experts warn that the increasing amount of space debris in cislunar space poses a significant risk to future lunar exploration, with potential for catastrophic consequences.

  

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• D-Orbit Secures €150 Million to Expand Space Logistics Services

  Italian space logistics firm D-Orbit has raised €150 million in a Series C funding round, aimed at expanding its space-based cloud computing and in-orbit servicing capabilities.

  

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• NASA Awards Contract for Space Debris Inspection Mission

  NASA has awarded a $15 million contract to Starfish Space to develop a mission to inspect defunct spacecraft in low Earth orbit. This mission, SSPICY, is scheduled for launch in late 2026 and is seen as a step towards a larger program of satellite...

  

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• IBC 2024 Highlights the Shift to IP and Cloud in Broadcast

  IBC 2024 showcased the broadcast industry's continued shift to IP and cloud workflows, with Audinate emphasizing the need for seamless integration and a focus on Dante's expanding ecosystem.

  

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• Space Force Launches Cloud-Based Satellite Operations Initiative

  The U.S. Space Force is investing in a cloud-based satellite operations infrastructure through its Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) program, aimed at modernizing ground systems for agile satellite management.

  

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• FCC Opens Up More Spectrum to Starlink and Other NGSO Satellite Operators

  The FCC has voted to open up more spectrum to Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) operators to improve broadband speeds in the United States. The decision provides 1300 megahertz of contiguous spectrum in the 17 GHz band for NGSO...

  

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• Japan’s IGS-Radar 8 launched on last-but-one H-2A rocket

  The latest in a series of Japanese reconnaissance satellites, IGS-Radar 8, was successfully launched on the penultimate H-2A rocket, a launch vehicle soon to be replaced by the new H3.

  

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• Iridium Wins Support for Direct-to-Device Smartphone Connectivity

  Iridium will be able to test and demonstrate its direct-to-device satellite services in low Earth orbit with industry-standard chips as a result of the 3GPP’s approval of its proposal.

  

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• Lunar Outpost Changes Partners for Artemis Rover Design

  Lunar Outpost has replaced Lockheed Martin with Leidos as a partner for the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle program. The change will result in significant design revisions for the rover.

  

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• Swisscom's Acquisition of Vodafone Italia Approved by EU Commission

  The European Union Commission has approved the acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Swisscom, paving the way for the completion of the transaction in the first quarter of 2025. The approval follows an in-depth investigation by the Italian Competition...

  

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• Space Force Weighs Options for Next-Generation Weather Satellites

  The U.S. Space Force is carefully considering its options for replacing aging weather satellites, with a decision on next-generation systems still some time away. The service is analyzing data from current and experimental satellites to determine...

  

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• Hawaiian Airlines Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi on Transpacific Flights

  Hawaiian Airlines has begun offering free Starlink Wi-Fi on most of its transpacific flights to and from Hawaii. The airline is now the second major carrier to partner with SpaceX for inflight internet access.

  

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• IBC 2024: Audinate’s Dante Ecosystem Powers IP and Cloud-Based Broadcast Workflows

  IBC 2024 showcased the continued shift towards IP and cloud-based workflows in the broadcast industry. Audinate, a leading developer of Dante audio-over-IP protocol, highlighted its expanding ecosystem supporting this transition.

  

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• WISI Communications Successfully Completes Restructuring Under Self-Administration

  German technology provider WISI Communications has successfully completed the insolvency proceedings for restructuring under self-administration, with its restructuring plan unanimously approved by creditors.

  

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• Bosnia and Herzegovina’s €13.3 Million Digitization Project Moving Forward

  Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed an addendum to its €13.3 million digitization project, confirming OIV and Nimbus Innovations as the principal contractors. The project will see the rollout of DTT using DVB-T2, and is expected to be completed by...

  

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• Amazon Fire Sticks Banned in Germany Following Nokia Patent Ruling

  Amazon is no longer permitted to sell Fire sticks using HEVC technology in Germany following a ruling from Munich Regional Court. The court found that Amazon infringed Nokia’s patent no. EP 2 375 749, which protects a system and method for efficient...

  

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• U.S. Space Force Moves Forward with Smaller, More Cost-Effective GPS Satellites

  The U.S. Space Force has chosen four companies to develop concepts for smaller, more cost-effective GPS satellites, seeking to enhance the existing GPS network. These satellites aim to improve resilience against jamming threats and ensure access to...

  

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• Firefly Aerospace Wins Contract to Launch NOAA’s Next-Generation Environmental Satellite

  Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a contract to launch QuickSounder, a prototype for NOAA's next-generation of environmental satellites in low-Earth orbit. The mission is intended to gather weather data for many organizations, including the...

  

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• US Space Force Leverages Commercial Space Systems for Battlefield Intelligence

  The Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations (JCO) is expanding its use of commercial space systems to provide battlefield intelligence to military commands, including tracking electronic signals emissions to identify jamming sources.

  

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• LiveU Introduces Lightweight Sports Production for Accessible and Affordable Live Streaming

  LiveU's Lightweight Sports Production offers a turnkey solution for cost-effective, high-quality live sports production, enabling diverse and minority sports to reach wider audiences.

  

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