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TALOS Replaces Russia on Internet of Animals Project
Europe • International • LEO • Science

TALOS Replaces Russia on Internet of Animals Project

The new system will continue to address problems wrought by humanity’s impact on the climate: biodiversity loss, poaching, and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.

January 14, 2025June 4, 2025
NGSO Fixed Satellite Service Spectrum Priority in the US: Payload Research 
Broadband • Business • LEO • Research

NGSO Fixed Satellite Service Spectrum Priority in the US: Payload Research 

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its spectrum sharing rules for Non-Geostationary (NGSO) Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) systems to establish quantified interference protection criteria for satellite systems based on their level of spectrum priority.   

December 18, 2024December 17, 2024
SpinLaunch Raises $11.5M To Hurl Sats Into The Sky
Launch • LEO • Satcom

SpinLaunch Raises $11.5M To Hurl Sats Into The Sky

“The next phase, obviously, is building out an orbital-capable launch system.” 

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024
European Space Cargo Start-Ups Strike Seven Mission Deal
Business • LEO • Research • Science • Startups

European Space Cargo Start-Ups Strike Seven Mission Deal

Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo and France’s Space Cargo Unlimited (SCU) are teaming up.

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024
Startups Race to Make Space-Based Power a Reality
Business • LEO • Research

Startups Race to Make Space-Based Power a Reality

In this article, we will review four companies pioneering space-based solar power, and their different approaches. 

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024
Slingshot Wins $13.3M Contract to Develop TraCSS UI
LEO • Technology

Slingshot Wins $13.3M Contract to Develop TraCSS UI

The Office of Space Commerce tapped Slingshot Aerospace to design the front door of its space situational awareness system, which will be a hub to help industry avoid collisions in orbit.

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024
Satellites Face More Stormy Weather in 2025
LEO • Science

Satellites Face More Stormy Weather in 2025

A report from Space Foundation last week outlined how NASA, NOAA, and the commercial satellite industry are preparing to weather these storms.

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024
European Space Capsule Biz Wins $160M Round
LEO • VC/PE

European Space Capsule Biz Wins $160M Round

The Exploration Company has $800M in contract backlog from private space station companies.

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
The DoD Is Ramping Up Its Commercial Satellite Spend
Broadband • LEO • Military

The DoD Is Ramping Up Its Commercial Satellite Spend

Military users already spent $660M through the contract since 2023.

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024
CisLunar Industries Plots PPU Production
Cislunar • LEO • Startups • Technology

CisLunar Industries Plots PPU Production

“This has just emerged as an opportunity, and also happens to be a pretty big market in and of itself.”

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024
Constellation Technologies Raises €9.3M Seed Round
LEO • Satcom • Startups

Constellation Technologies Raises €9.3M Seed Round

The company says their aim is to empower terrestrial telecommunication providers rather than compete with them. 

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024
Vast Unveils Designs for Haven-1 Station
Business • LEO • Technology

Vast Unveils Designs for Haven-1 Station

Designed in part by Apple designer Peter Russell-Clarke, Haven-1 looks more like a resort than an orbiting labratory.

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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