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In a move affecting the Direct-to-Device (D2D) market, major strategic shareholder Tower Corp (American Tower Corporation) has liquidated the vast majority of its position in AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS). According […]
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The promise of the massive consolidation wave sweeping the satellite industry has always been about synergy—the idea that combining disparate networks can create a sum greater than its parts. Viasat […]
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COVINGTON, La. — December 16, 2025 — The “Direct-to-Device” (D2D) revolution, previously dominated by smartphone emergency messaging, has officially expanded into the realm of autonomous robotics. Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) and […]
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Tokyo, Japan — In the high-stakes environment of orbital mechanics, the most dangerous object isn’t necessarily a meteor; it’s a “tumbler.” When a satellite runs out of fuel or suffers […]
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WENCHANG, China — In a definitive move that accelerates the deployment of its sovereign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) infrastructure, China successfully executed the maiden launch of the Long March 12 […]
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In a definitive strategic realignment that signals the maturation of the Direct-to-Device (D2D) market, Airtel Africa has announced a sweeping partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to deploy satellite-to-cellular services across 14 […]
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Chris Forrester — An Arianespace cargo ship, the spectacular hybrid Canopée (wind and fuel), is this week making the final rounds off the French coast picking up various elements of […]
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SEOUL, South Korea — KAI Networks has been recognized by the Ministry of Technology for a groundbreaking achievement in NewSpace regulation: the successful implementation of INTEGRASYS’ LEOREG. This deployment marks […]
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When Rocket Lab’s Electron vehicle lifted off from the Mahia Peninsula, carrying the “RAISE and Shine” satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the mission profile appeared standard on […]
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For years, the space industry whispered about the “sleeping giant” in Kent, Washington. While competitors iterated rapidly in the public eye, Blue Origin worked behind closed doors. Now, the doors […]
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