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fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar for $4.6 billion in cash and $6.2 billion in stock aims to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.
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from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Amazon Declares War on StarLink: $11.5 Billion Globalstar Deal Ignites Space Internet Battle

Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar enhances satellite connectivity, aiming to close the digital divide and expand high-margin revenue by 2028.
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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.
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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.
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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

New Chinese Spacecraft Tests Robotic Octopus Tentacle for Refueling in Orbit

China's Yuxing 3-06 satellite successfully demonstrated a robotic arm for in-orbit refueling, paving the way for future space refueling stations.
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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

New Chinese Spacecraft Tests Robotic Octopus Tentacle for Refueling in Orbit

China's Yuxing 3-06 satellite successfully demonstrated a robotic arm for in-orbit refueling, paving the way for future space refueling stations.
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fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

No one is happy with NASA's new idea for private space stations

NASA's plans for commercial space stations face significant challenges, raising concerns about the viability of a commercial marketplace in low-Earth orbit.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Jeff Bezos throws his hat in the ring for an orbital data center megaconstellation, too

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are proposing massive satellite constellations to provide global data center services in low-Earth orbit.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation

Amazon seeks a deadline extension to 2028 for deploying half its Leo satellite constellation, while FCC Chairman Carr publicly criticizes Amazon's regulatory complaints against SpaceX's megaconstellation plans.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Jeff Bezos throws his hat in the ring for an orbital data center megaconstellation, too

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are proposing massive satellite constellations to provide global data center services in low-Earth orbit.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation

Amazon seeks a deadline extension to 2028 for deploying half its Leo satellite constellation, while FCC Chairman Carr publicly criticizes Amazon's regulatory complaints against SpaceX's megaconstellation plans.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Earth's Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn

Low Earth orbit could experience a rapid cascade of satellite collisions (Kessler syndrome), crippling spaceflight and sending hazardous debris back to Earth.
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fromPopular Science
4 months ago

The space billboard that nearly happened

A 1990s entrepreneur proposed deploying giant mylar billboards in low Earth orbit to display large company logos visible worldwide for brief daily periods.
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fromTheregister
9 months ago

UK puts out tender for space robot to de-orbit satellites

This mission showcases our commitment to protecting the space systems that modern life depends on. It's about securing the future of space for everyone.
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fromTelecompetitor
10 months ago

When Will Starlink Have LEO Competition in the Home Internet Market?

This is just the start of our journey, and we have all the pieces in place to learn and adapt as we prepare to launch again and again over the coming years.
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