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SpaceX Kicks Off 2025 with a Bold Launch!

January 4, 2025

In the dead of night on January 3, SpaceX sent its very first Falcon 9 rocket of the year soaring into space. The mission took flight from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a target of delivering the Thuraya 4 satellite into geosynchronous orbit. Thuraya 4, a project of United Arab Emirates-based compan

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UAE's AI-Powered Space Tech Firm Launches Thuraya-4 with SpaceX

January 4, 2025

On January 3, SpaceX blasted off the Thuraya-4 satellite into orbit for Space42, a newly formed space tech company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was SpaceX's first launch of the year, happening at 8:27 p. m. Eastern time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The satellite, de

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Gilat's In-Flight Connectivity Orders Hit $18 Million

December 31, 2024

Gilat, a company known for its satellite networking technology, has just bagged a significant deal worth over $18 million. This order is for their SkyEdge platforms, along with related services and Solid State Power Amplifiers. All of this is set to be delivered within the next year. Gilat’s design

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Exploring Energy Budgets: How We Track Regional Heat

December 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered how researchers study the Earth's heat balance? It's a bit like checking your bank account to see where money is coming and going, but for the planet! This paper dives into how scientists use data from satellites and other sources to figure out where heat is absorbed and relea

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A Game-Changing Space Launch: Astranis's Four Satellites Head to Orbit

December 30, 2024

On December 29, SpaceX sent four satellites built by Astranis towards geostationary orbit. This launch was unique because it marked the first time a single company launched four of its own satellites on one mission to GEO. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites blasted off at midnight from Florid

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A Retired Weather Satellite's Surprising End

December 21, 2024

Imagine a weather satellite that's been retired for a while, just floating in space. Well, an old one from a military program called DMSP-5D2 F14 has broken up into over 50 pieces. Why's this a big deal? This satellite was launched in 1997 and has been orbiting ever since its retirement in 2020. Now

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Stay Connected This Winter: Weatherproof Your Internet

December 17, 2024

As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca

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Europe Gets Its Own Satellite Constellation

December 16, 2024

In a significant move for European space endeavors, the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) have inked deals with a consortium of companies to build a secure satellite network. This constellation, named IRIS², will comprise over 290 satellites and is expected to be operational by

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Space Force: Testing Satellite Tech for Faster Missions

December 14, 2024

The U. S. Space Force is gearing up to test new modular satellite technology in an upcoming mission. This mission is part of their Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) program, aiming to speed up the launch of important payloads like surveillance sensors into space. The Space Force wants to use a sys

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Researchers to Build Solar Wind Detectors for Space Weather Satellites

December 10, 2024

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) from San Antonio has landed a big deal worth $26. 1 million. They'll be designing and building two special instruments called magnetometers for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These magnetometers will measure the magnetic f