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• Astroscale Wins $82M Contract for Space Debris Removal Mission

  Astroscale has secured a $82 million contract with the Japanese space agency JAXA for a mission to remove a defunct upper stage from Earth orbit. This marks a significant step for the company as it focuses on profitability and expansion in the...

  

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• Axiom Space Partners with Nokia for High-Speed Lunar Communications in Artemis Spacesuits

  Axiom Space and Nokia are collaborating to bring 4G/LTE technology to the Artemis mission, enabling high-speed communication in spacesuits and enhancing scientific data transmission.

  

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• TrustPoint Wins $3.8 Million in Contracts for Next-Generation Global Navigation Satellite System

  TrustPoint, a startup developing a next-generation global navigation satellite system, has secured $3.8 million in contracts from SpaceWERX. This funding will allow TrustPoint to advance its C-band constellation and demonstrate PNT applications for...

  

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• AstroForge Raises $40 Million for Asteroid Mining Mission

  AstroForge, an asteroid mining startup, has raised $40 million to fund its third mission, Vestri, which will launch in late 2025 to characterize an undisclosed asteroid and quantify its precious metals content.

  

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• Autonomous Navigation for Satellite Swarms: A Breakthrough Experiment

  NASA's StarFOX experiment shows the potential of autonomous navigation for satellite swarms, utilizing visual images from star trackers and robotics algorithms. The experiment demonstrates the feasibility of navigating spacecraft without relying on...

  

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• China’s Lunar Missions: Recovering From an Initial Launch Issue

  Two Chinese spacecraft appear to have successfully reached their intended lunar orbits despite an initial launch issue that left them stranded in low Earth orbit, highlighting the country's growing deep space capabilities.

  

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• Rocket Factory Augsburg’s First Stage Rocket Destroyed in Test

  Rocket Factory Augsburg's first-stage rocket was destroyed during a static fire test at SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands, delaying the company's first orbital launch attempt.

  

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• Globalstar Gets FCC Approval to Deploy New Satellites Despite SpaceX Objections

  Globalstar has been authorized to deploy up to 17 new satellites despite concerns from SpaceX over potential interference with its own direct-to-smartphone constellation.

  

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• Orbex Still Betting on Small Launchers Even as Competitors Go Big

  Orbex, a UK-based company, plans to focus on the small end of the launch market even as competitors shift to larger rockets. Orbex expects its first launch in 2025, focusing on less-common orbits for smallsats.

  

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• EBU Calls for Media Industry to Embrace Content Provenance and Authenticity Standards

  The EBU Technical Committee has issued a statement urging the media technology industry to embrace content provenance and authenticity standards such as C2PA. The statement emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to combat disinformation and...

  

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• RFA’s First Orbital Launch ‘Weeks Away’

  Rocket Factory Augsburg is on the verge of its inaugural orbital launch, with its parent company, OHB, confirming the preparations are well underway. The launch, scheduled for the SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands, is expected to occur "in...

  

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• SDA Awards Contracts for 20 Tranche 2 Transport Layer – Gamma Satellites

  The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded contracts to York Space Systems and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems to build and operate 20 Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) – Gamma satellites. The awards mark the end of the hardware procurement phase...

  

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• SpaceX's 116-Satellite Launch Marks a Milestone in Space Exploration

  SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Transporter mission, sending 116 satellites into orbit. This record-breaking mission highlights the increasing role of small satellites in various fields, including environmental monitoring, communication, and...

  

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• Ross Video Deploys Equipment and Personnel for 2024 Paris Olympics

  Ross Video provided equipment and personnel for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, supporting production of multiple events across the city. The company's Spidercam and Rocket Surgery Virtual Productions teams played crucial roles in delivering...

  

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• Redwire Acquires Hera Systems, Expanding its Spacecraft Portfolio

  Redwire Corporation has announced the acquisition of Hera Systems, a move that adds spacecraft options for Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and enhances Redwire's capabilities in national security space.

  

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• Maxar's WorldView Legion Satellites Begin Commissioning Phase

  Two more WorldView Legion satellites have launched, joining the first two launched in May. The satellites are currently in the commissioning phase and are expected to provide high-resolution imagery by early fall.

  

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• 4iG Group and RTL Hungary Partner to Boost Streaming and TV Distribution

  4iG Group and RTL Hungary have formed a strategic partnership for the distribution of RTL Hungary’s television channels and the RTL+ streaming service, along with cooperation in programme production. This partnership will bring new opportunities for...

  

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• Serie A Football Rights Remain Unsold in the Nordics

  Despite strong viewer interest, no broadcaster has secured the rights to the Italian Serie A football league in the Nordic region, leading to uncertainty for fans. The situation reflects a broader trend of rising sports rights costs and a...

  

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• SDA Awards Contracts for 20 Final Tranche 2 Satellites

  The Space Development Agency has awarded contracts to Terran Orbital and York Space Systems to build and operate 20 satellites for the military's low Earth orbit communications network, completing its Tranche 2 program.

  

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• SpaceX Launches Transporter-11, Putting Over 100 Satellites into Orbit

  SpaceX launched its Transporter-11 mission, sending over 100 satellites for commercial and government customers into orbit. The mission featured various payloads, including imaging cubesats, hyperspectral imaging satellites, and IoT spacecraft.

  

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