Topic: satellite deployment
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NASA's Largest-Ever Satellite Antenna Unfurls in Space
NASA and ISRO have successfully deployed the largest-ever satellite antenna in space as part of the NISAR mission, enhancing Earth observation capabilities. The satellite uses advanced L-band and S-band radar systems to monitor surface changes with high precision, tracking phenomena like ice shif...
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Amazon's Launch Providers Face Crucial Test Soon
Amazon's Project Kuiper launched 27 more broadband satellites, bringing the total to 54, as part of its effort to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The successful Atlas V rocket launch overcame a technical delay, deploying satellites into orbit 280 miles above Earth, marking a key milestone for the...
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Kuiper Challenges Starlink: The New Satellite Internet Race
Amazon's Project Kuiper is aggressively challenging SpaceX's Starlink by securing over 80 rocket launches from multiple providers, including SpaceX, to deploy a large satellite constellation for global broadband. The project uses a diverse set of launch partners to speed up deployment and reduce ...
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SpaceX Buys $17B EchoStar Spectrum for Starlink Phone Service
SpaceX has acquired $17 billion in wireless spectrum assets from EchoStar to enhance its Starlink network and support its Direct to Cell service for global mobile broadband. The deal includes $8.5 billion in cash and an equal amount in SpaceX stock, providing greater operational independence and ...
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JetBlue to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi via Amazon's Project Kuiper
JetBlue is partnering with Amazon's Project Kuiper to provide free high-speed internet to passengers, making it the first airline to adopt this technology by 2027. The service will use Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellites, offering download speeds up to 1 gigabit per second, which surpasses curren...
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