Solstar Demonstrates Orbital Wi-Fi Relay via Iridium Network
Technology Sarah Chen

Solstar Demonstrates Orbital Wi-Fi Relay via Iridium Network

Solstar Space's orbital Wi-Fi test collected over 2,300 files, with a subset relayed to NASA via Iridium (IRDM), marking a step forward for spacecraft communications.

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NASA to Test Planet Labs' Hyperspectral Satellite Data for Earth Science
Technology Sarah Chen

NASA to Test Planet Labs' Hyperspectral Satellite Data for Earth Science

NASA has ordered a major evaluation of Planet Labs' Tanager hyperspectral data, covering over 250,000 square kilometers, to assess its suitability for scientific research.

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NASA Mars Chopper Range Gains Outpace Comms Limits
Technology Sarah Chen

NASA Mars Chopper Range Gains Outpace Comms Limits

NASA's Mars helicopter rotor study shows 19-43% lift/drag gains, but comms constraints may limit longer flights. Learn the impact on future missions.

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Viasat Begins Five-Month NASA Relay Test with Maxwell Spacecraft
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Viasat Begins Five-Month NASA Relay Test with Maxwell Spacecraft

Viasat (VSAT) has launched its Maxwell spacecraft, beginning a five-month orbital communications test for NASA's Commercial Services Project through March 2027.

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AI Hardware Rally Lifts Nasdaq, But Growth Stocks Split
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI Hardware Rally Lifts Nasdaq, But Growth Stocks Split

Nasdaq gains 0.6% on AI hardware strength, but growth stocks diverge as tech climbs and communication services fall. SMCI and SPCX rally on earnings, NFLX slumps.

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Tech-Led Futures Rally as Earnings Take Center Stage
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tech-Led Futures Rally as Earnings Take Center Stage

US stock futures advanced Wednesday, led by technology, as the market pivoted from macro data to corporate earnings. Meta, Tesla, and chipmakers headline today's results.

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FTSE 100 Wavers as Inflation Surprises and Oil Tops $110
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Wavers as Inflation Surprises and Oil Tops $110

UK inflation accelerated more than expected in September, while oil prices surged above $110, creating a split for FTSE 100 investors. Energy giants benefit, but domestic-focused stocks face headwinds.

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Small Caps, Healthcare Drive S&P 500 Higher; Tech Lags
Markets Daniel Marsh

Small Caps, Healthcare Drive S&P 500 Higher; Tech Lags

U.S. stocks reversed early losses by midday Tuesday, with small caps and healthcare leading while technology lagged. The S&P 500 rose 0.37%.

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S&P 500 Dips as Rotational Buying Broadens Market Participation
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 Dips as Rotational Buying Broadens Market Participation

S&P 500 slips 0.15% even as 71% of stocks gain, signaling rotation. Tech drags, while healthcare and real estate lead.

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S&P 500 Gains Mask Weak Breadth as Tech Leads Narrow Rebound
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 Gains Mask Weak Breadth as Tech Leads Narrow Rebound

S&P 500 closed up 0.41% but fell 12 points from its open, with only tech stocks advancing. 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.15%.

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S&P 500 Gains Mask Weak Breadth as Yields Pressurize Equities
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 Gains Mask Weak Breadth as Yields Pressurize Equities

S&P 500 up 0.59% but equal-weight index down 0.28%; tech and consumer discretionary lead, utilities and real estate fall as 10-year yield hits 5.148%.

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Nasdaq Rebounds as Chip Stocks Rally, but Market Breadth Stays Thin
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq Rebounds as Chip Stocks Rally, but Market Breadth Stays Thin

Nasdaq rises 0.87% as chip stocks rebound, but breadth is weak with fewer than half of stocks advancing. Dow slips 0.15%.

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