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AI transforming satellite imaging industry ‘but it’s not magic’

TYSONS, Va. — Planet Labs, the company that made daily Earth photos a thing thanks to their smallsat constellation, is aggressively exploiting AI to...

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National Reconnaissance Office launches proliferated constellation

The National Reconnaissance Office said it launched the first satellites in its proliferated constellation, which will provide rapid data collection and delivery across multiple...

Government revenue and AT&T direct-to-smartphone agreement lift AST SpaceMobile

TAMPA, Fla. — AST SpaceMobile’s shares closed up more than 68% after announcing a revenue-sharing deal with AT&T, which plans to use its proposed...

Space Force lays out commercial partnerships plan to speed procurement

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Space Force’s long-awaited commercial space strategy offers near-term action steps to improve the way it procures private-sector space capabilities,...

Spy agency eyes May launch of first proliferated constellation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The National Reconnaissance Office could launch the first satellites in its proliferated space architecture as soon as next month, according...

House panel questions Pentagon on Chinese biotech firms

The outgoing chairman of the House’s China-focused committee and its top Democrat are asking the defense secretary to brief Congress on the Pentagon’s assessment...

SpaceX launches Eutelsat 36D, lands booster on seventh reuse anniversary

TAMPA, Fla. — SpaceX launched Eutelsat’s latest geostationary satellite March 30 on a trip due to take around half a year to a geostationary...

Connecting the Dots | Avoiding HAPS mishaps

As low-orbiting broadband constellations become an increasingly dominant force in the satellite industry, stratospheric high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) are closing in on commercializing connectivity...

Space Force to upgrade sensors for in-orbit testing, training

As the Space Force looks to improve its live testing and training capabilities, the service is considering upgrading existing satellites with more robust sensors...

AT&T underlines support for realizing direct-to-smartphone satellite service

WASHINGTON — AT&T is prepared to provide more funds to help get AST SpaceMobile’s direct-to-smartphone constellation plans off the ground. AST SpaceMobile raised $155 million...

Space Force mulls refueling as industry calls for funding, standards

In April 2007, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency demonstrated the ability to refuel a satellite in orbit — equipping a spacecraft with a...

NEC Selected by NTT DOCOMO as a Virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) Vendor

TOKYO, Feb 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced its selection by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (DOCOMO) as a...

Space industry seeks clarity on defense market plans

WASHINGTON — Space industry executives and investors at a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce event grappled with unanswered questions on the Pentagon’s plans to...

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