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FCC Satellite Spectrum Expansion Advances, Interference Issues Loom
The FCC voted to expand satellite-to-phone spectrum by 482 MHz, but technical questions about protecting 5G towers from interference remain unresolved.
NVision and HyperLight Partner to Bring Molecular Qubits to Optical Chips
NVision and HyperLight collaborate to put molecular qubits on optical chips after a Nature paper reports 2.2 ms coherence. First prototypes due this quarter.
ISRO's NVS-03 Launch to Bolster NavIC Satellite Constellation
ISRO is set to launch NVS-03 on Oct 30, aiming to expand NavIC to four satellites, the minimum required for standalone positioning. The mission follows a previous failure.
Amazon's $11.57B Globalstar Acquisition Gets FCC Green Light
The FCC has approved Amazon's $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar, transferring critical satellite licenses and spectrum needed for Amazon's direct-to-device phone service.
NASA Greenlights $590M UVEX Space Telescope for 2031 Launch
NASA has confirmed the UVEX space telescope, committing $590 million for its lifecycle and targeting a January 2031 launch to survey the ultraviolet sky.
Infineon's €1.1B GaN Bet: 300mm Production by 2027
Infineon (ETR:IFX) plans €1.1B investment in GaN chip production in Villach, Austria, targeting 300mm wafers by end-2027, with EU-approved grant of €319M.
ESA's Hera Probe Resolves Asteroid Pair for First Time
ESA's Hera spacecraft has distinguished Didymos and Dimorphos as separate objects for the first time, approaching NASA's asteroid-deflection test site.
Amazon Boosts Vulcan Satellite Payload to 40 for Kuiper Debut
Amazon (AMZN) has delivered 40 Kuiper satellites to ULA's Vulcan for its first of 38 missions, boosting payload capacity by 37.9% per flight.
Sentinel-1D Radar Outage Disrupts Europe's Earth Observation
A spacecraft issue has halted Sentinel-1D radar data since October 26, affecting Europe's six-day observation cycle. Recovery is ongoing, but the cause and impact remain undisclosed.
CoreWeave Activates Danish AI Capacity, Eyes Seven New Markets
CoreWeave (CRWV) activates most of its 22.5 MW Danish capacity, with network expansion to seven markets by mid-2027, enhancing data placement for AI workloads.
easyJet's Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout Skips A319 Fleet
easyJet will equip A320, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi by early 2028, but its A319s are excluded, leaving 22% of the fleet without connectivity.
ESA Expands Galileo G2 Fleet with Four Additional Satellites
ESA orders four additional Galileo G2 satellites, increasing the fleet to 16. Airbus and Thales Alenia Space will each build two more, with delivery set for 2031.