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• NASA Considers Returning Astronauts From Space Station on SpaceX Crew Dragon After Starliner Thruster Concerns

  NASA is evaluating options to return two astronauts from the International Space Station on a SpaceX Crew Dragon after concerns about the performance of reaction control system thrusters on the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.

  

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• Impulse Space Unveils New Solutions for Geostationary Orbit Operations

  Impulse Space has announced two new offerings for satellites reaching Geostationary Orbit (GEO): a rideshare program and an upgraded orbital transfer vehicle. These solutions offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness for deploying small satellites to...

  

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• Dcubed secures oversubscribed Series A funding to scale satellite actuator production

  Dcubed, a German space startup, has raised oversubscribed Series A funding to scale its production of satellite actuators and drive its position in in-space manufacturing. The funding will allow the company to quadruple production by the end of 2024.

  

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• Impulse Space Launches GEO Rideshare Program for Small Satellites

  Impulse Space is launching a GEO rideshare program to provide cost-effective and timely access to geostationary orbit for small satellites. The program will use the company's Helios tug and upgraded Mira spacecraft.

  

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• Dcubed Raises $4.8 Million to Expand In-Space Manufacturing

  German startup Dcubed has secured 4.4 million euros ($4.8 million) in Series A funding to expand production, demonstrate in-space manufacturing, and establish a U.S. office. The company aims to launch at least twice in 2024 and once in 2026 with...

  

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• Blue Lucy to Showcase BOLT Asset Portal at IBC 2024

  Blue Lucy will unveil BOLT, an asset portal designed for easy content access and management, at IBC 2024. The company will also demonstrate BLAM's extensive integration capabilities and introduce its new AI assistant, Lucia.

  

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• Small Satellites Offer Cost-Effective Solution to NASA’s Budget Crunch

  As NASA faces budget cuts, small satellites are emerging as a cost-effective solution for conducting high-quality science missions, offering a promising avenue for future exploration.

  

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• BBC Research & Development to Focus on AI, Media Distribution, and Standards

  The BBC’s Chief Technology Officer, Peter O’Kane, details changes to BBC Research & Development, including a focus on AI, media distribution, and technology standards, following staff reductions.

  

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• Muon Space Secures $56.7 Million to Expand Satellite Operations

  Muon Space, a provider of end-to-end space systems, has secured $56.7 million in Series B funding to scale its Halo satellite technology, grow operations, and expand its product offerings. The company plans to use the funding to launch three...

  

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• FCC Approves Launch of First Five AST SpaceMobile Satellites

  The FCC has granted AST SpaceMobile an initial license to launch and operate its first five satellites, a significant step towards providing broadband network to cell phones from satellites.

  

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• Small Satellites: A Swarm of Innovation in Space

  Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO of Aerospace Corp., discusses the future of small satellites, highlighting the potential of swarms, new launch vehicles, and the importance of responsible space exploration.

  

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• Benchmark Partners with Starlight Engines to Offer Hybrid Propulsion Systems

  Benchmark Space Systems has partnered with Starlight Engines to offer hybrid propulsion systems for high-endurance missions, combining chemical and electric propulsion for greater flexibility and efficiency.

  

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• Axiom Space Announces Crew for Ax-4 Mission to the ISS

  Axiom Space has announced the crew for its Ax-4 private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, which includes astronauts from Hungary and Poland alongside an Indian astronaut.

  

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• Ascending Node Technologies Unveils Spaceline Mission Visualization Software

  Ascending Node Technologies, a company founded by veterans of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, has unveiled Spaceline, a web-based mission visualization software designed for collaboration from mission design to operations. The software was first tested...

  

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• SEOPS Wins Contract to Integrate Six Payloads for USSF’s Rideshare 2024-Blaze Mission

  SEOPS has been awarded a contract to integrate six payloads for the upcoming Rideshare 2024-Blaze mission, which will include one ESPA-class satellite and five cubesats.

  

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• India's First Astronaut to Fly on Private Mission to International Space Station

  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that one of its astronauts will fly on an upcoming private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly on a private mission to...

  

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• Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft Faces Delays After Launch

  A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station on Aug. 4, but encountered problems that delayed its arrival. The spacecraft failed to perform its initial orbital maneuvers due to technical issues, prompting...

  

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• Booz Allen Demonstrates Generative AI in Space

  Booz Allen Hamilton has successfully deployed a generative AI large language model (LLM) on the International Space Station, marking a significant step towards utilizing AI in space exploration.

  

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• NASA Sticks to Single Lunar Rover Provider Despite Spacesuit Program Setback

  Despite a setback in its Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) program, NASA remains committed to selecting only one company for its Artemis lunar rover development. Funding constraints are cited as the reason for the decision,...

  

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• John Cook Promoted to Vice President and General Manager of KTNV in Las Vegas

  John Cook, a seasoned media executive, has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of KTNV, the E.W. Scripps Company's ABC affiliate in Las Vegas. Cook brings extensive experience in sales leadership and digital-OTT revenue management.

  

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