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Russian Starlink rival flounders after entire batch of satellites fails to reach operational altitude

By Mark Tyson Published

The entire second batch of Russian Rassvet satellites have failed to reach their target operational altitudes, according to reports.

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Europe expands its Starlink rival to 348 satellites as IRIS² moves past the planning and negotiation stage into implementation

By Etiido Uko Published

Europe has finalized plans for its €15.6 billion IRIS² satellite network, expanding it to 348 satellites with first launches scheduled for 2029.

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Intel's proposed two-tier satellite network puts the brains of satellite constellations in higher orbit

By Etiido Uko Published

Intel’s orbital data center architecture uses powerful higher-orbit satellites to manage LEO constellations, reducing reliance on terrestrial control centers.

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NASA modded space station's laptops so everyone could use the same charger

By Mark Tyson Published

NASA ensured that all laptops destined for use in the International Space Station had the same 'cannon' power connector by implementing a modification.

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Errant SpaceX rocket stage set to smash into the moon at 5,400 mph, seven times the speed of sound

By Jowi Morales Published

You really shouldn't leave your trash orbiting in space.

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Space Force gets first mobile high-powered electromagnetic beam weapon to cripple enemy satellites

By Mark Tyson Published

Space Force has announced that the first high-energy 'Meadowlands' electronic warfare system has been delivered for operational duty.

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SpaceX vaporizes 260 Starlink satellites in six months using Earth's atmosphere

By Etiido Uko Published

SpaceX retired 260 Starlink satellites in six months, with hundreds more to follow, as debate grows over the atmospheric impact of satellite burn-ups.

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SpaceX admits it can't find enough chips for orbital AI, requires 'significantly more than are currently available to us'

By Anton Shilov Published

SpaceX warns that it may not secure enough AI hardware to achieve its orbital AI ambitions even with supply from TeraFab. Also, Intel and Tesla may leave the TeraFab project.

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Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX to launch its orbital data centers

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Google is reportedly in talks to make Elon Musk's SpaceX its launch partner for its orbital data centers as part of its Project Suncatcher initiative.

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NASA pushes Mars helicopter rotors past the speed of sound

By Etiido Uko Published

Rotors spin 10 times faster than modern helicopters.

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