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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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Bezos's Blue Origin announces plans to deploy thousands of satellites in 2027

Blue Origin plans to deploy 5,408 satellites starting late 2027 to build TeraWave, a 6 Tbps optical communications constellation serving data centers, governments, and businesses.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
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Space telescopes photobombed by satellite streaks

Proliferation of communication satellites will contaminate a large fraction of low Earth orbit telescope images, severely impacting space-based astronomy.
Venture
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Jeff Bezos throws his hat in the ring for an orbital data center megaconstellation, too

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are proposing massive satellite constellations to provide global data center services in low-Earth orbit.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation

Amazon seeks a deadline extension to 2028 for deploying half its Leo satellite constellation, while FCC Chairman Carr publicly criticizes Amazon's regulatory complaints against SpaceX's megaconstellation plans.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Elon Musk wants to put 1 million satellites in orbit. Can Earth handle it?

SpaceX has requested FCC permission to launch up to one million satellites, potentially creating orbital data-center constellations and massively increasing orbital congestion and environmental impacts.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Earth's Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn

Low Earth orbit could experience a rapid cascade of satellite collisions (Kessler syndrome), crippling spaceflight and sending hazardous debris back to Earth.
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fromPopular Science
3 months ago

The space billboard that nearly happened

A 1990s entrepreneur proposed deploying giant mylar billboards in low Earth orbit to display large company logos visible worldwide for brief daily periods.
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fromTheregister
8 months ago

UK puts out tender for space robot to de-orbit satellites

This mission showcases our commitment to protecting the space systems that modern life depends on. It's about securing the future of space for everyone.
UK news
fromTelecompetitor
9 months ago

When Will Starlink Have LEO Competition in the Home Internet Market?

This is just the start of our journey, and we have all the pieces in place to learn and adapt as we prepare to launch again and again over the coming years.
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fromArs Technica
11 months ago

Here's how a satellite ended up as a ghostly apparition on Google Earth

Enhanced imaging technology is revealing more real-time views of satellites in orbit, transforming our understanding of these objects.
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