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Performing evasive maneuvers increases satellites' collision risk down the road

Trying to avoid satellite collisions in orbit increases the risk of future collisions in the aftermath of each avoidance maneuver, researchers have round.

Space

Police launch probe against boat owner for use of banned satellite phone

Police in Kozhikode investigate suspicious use of banned satellite phone found in hands of fishing boat owner. Three persons contacted using handset identified for cross-checking. Union govt. banned use/possession of Thuraya-made iridium phones. Checking intensified to ensure no other boat owners/fishermen have similar sets. Surveillance strengthened as devices used by…

The Hindu

Android's answer to iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite is being shut down

Chip maker Qualcomm has announced its Snapdragon Satellite emergency and SMS comms feature will be wound down in December, seemingly after Android phone makers failed to implement the feature.

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SpaceX Prepared Two More Falcon With Starlink Satellites

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX readied two more Falcon 9 rockets on SpaceX launch pads on Friday, following a Starlink deployment.

Zenger

SpaceX aborts launch of Falcon 9 rocket carrying OneWeb, Iridium satellites (update)

SpaceX plans to launch its second mission in a span of seven hours on Friday morning (May 19), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett was using a Strymon Iridium pedal on his UK tour instead of an amp

It seems digital modelling is good enough for a Foo Fighter

MusicRadar

Is Canyon’s latest Neuron 6 the best value ‘play for price’ mountain bike available?

Playful pop, easy speed and excellent spec for price are the core values of Canyon’s new affordable alloy Neuron 6 all rounder

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Emergency satellite communication is coming to Android phones

Some Android handsets will soon enjoy the ability to send SOS messages without regular phone reception.

Evening Standard

Russia's anti-satellite threat tests laws of war in space

A Russian official's threat this week to "strike" Western satellites aiding Ukraine highlights an untested area of international law, raising concerns among space lawyers and industry executives about the safety of objects in orbit.

Reuters

Starlink, Amazon and others are racing to fill the sky with bigger satellites to deliver mobile coverage everywhere on Earth

Elon Musk’s space tech company SpaceX is rapidly advancing towards its goal of establishing Starlink – a massive satellite network capable of providing high-speed broadband internet across the world.

The Conversation

Iridium Communications Clocks 15% Revenue Growth In Q1

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 15% year-on-year to $168.2 million, beating the consensus of $157.2 million. Service revenue rose 9% Y/Y to $126.1 million. Revenue from equipment sales and engineering and support projects was $42.1 million. Commercial service revenue was $99.6 million, up 10% Y/Y. Commercial broadband revenue…

Benzinga

Militant groups in Kashmir now have Iridium satellite phones, Wi-Fi-enabled thermal imagery tools

The devices help terrorists escape during security cordons especially during night time

The Hindu

Iridium Clocks 6% Revenue Growth In Q4 Backed By Subscriber Strength

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 6% year-on-year to $155.9 million, beating the consensus of $152.1 million. Service revenue rose 8% Y/Y to $126.7 million. Revenue from equipment sales and engineering and support projects was $29.1 million. Commercial service revenue was $100.2 million, up 10% Y/Y. Commercial broadband revenue…

Benzinga

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