Topic: space safety
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Space DOTS Secures $1.5M Seed Funding to Track Orbital Threats
Bianca Cefalo founded Space DOTS to address the slow pace of corporate innovation in the space sector, focusing on identifying and interpreting orbital threats. The company's SKY-I software platform provides real-time data and analysis to help spacecraft operators detect and attribute both natura...
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SpaceX Cleared to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites
The FCC has authorized SpaceX to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing the total approved Gen2 constellation to 15,000 to enhance global broadband access. The approval allows SpaceX to deploy advanced satellites using a broader range of frequencies and new orb...
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Starlink Satellite Tumbling to Earth After Orbital Anomaly
A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling uncontrollably toward Earth after an unexplained anomaly, losing communication and altitude while generating debris, with a complete atmospheric reentry expected within weeks. The likely cause is an internal failure, such as a propulsion or battery issue, a...
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