Topic: satellite launches
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India's Digantara Secures $50M for Space Missile Defense
Digantara, an Indian space surveillance startup, has pivoted from tracking orbital debris to providing missile defense and early-warning capabilities, securing $50 million in funding to support this strategic shift. The company leverages its core sensor and analytics technology to secure defense ...
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Ariane 64 Debuts Soon; India's Falcon 9 Rival Emerges
NASA is preparing the Space Launch System for the Artemis II mission, with a potential launch window opening in early February following a fueling test. MaiaSpace secured a major contract to launch Eutelsat's OneWeb satellites, targeting a first test flight in late 2026 for its new reusable rocke...
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Amazon Rebrands Starlink Rival as 'Project Kuiper'
Amazon has rebranded its satellite internet venture to Amazon Leo, reflecting its operation in Low-Earth Orbit with an initial constellation of 153 satellites. The company plans to deploy over 3,000 satellites through more than 80 missions, utilizing SpaceX rockets for some launches and positioni...
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Amazon's Project Kuiper Signs First Airline Deal for Satellite Internet
Amazon's Project Kuiper has secured its first airline partnership with JetBlue to provide high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027, positioning it to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The project has launched over 100 satellites as part of its planned 3,200-satellite constellation, though it sti...
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