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Kuiper satellite network gets a big lift from Amazon’s CEO, but timeline is a bit hazy

GeekWire

Such a service would compete with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, which already has more than 2.6 The plan calls for sending 3,232 satellites (down slightly from the originally planned 3,236) into low Earth orbit by 2029. million customers. Amazon is investing more than $10 billion to get Kuiper off the ground.

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How technology is enabling Melbourne Airport’s growth

CIO Business Intelligence

In addition, the Melbourne Airport Rail, connecting the airport to the suburban network, subject to approvals, is expected to be delivered by 2029. All the security screening technology is underpinned by our network, and we manage that day and night,” he says. Digital Transformation, IT Leadership, Networking

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2030 Vision: How the telco industry’s past successes will shape its future

TM Forum

Takeaway: Telcos were creative and launched new digital services off the back of a better network. Third Era—Ecosystems (2019-2029). for farmers leveraging 5G networks). But telcos have a history of adapting and innovating; look no further than the continual advancements made in network speed, security and coverage.

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Facebook’s satellite connectivity team switches over to Amazon’s Project Kuiper

GeekWire

A schematic shows the design for the phased-array antennas to be used for Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite broadband network. Facebook has struck a deal to have more than a dozen of its wireless internet experts move over to Amazon to work on its Project Kuiper satellite broadband network, The Information reported today.

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Seattle-area Space Summit features NASA leader and hints at new manufacturing institute

GeekWire

There are already 17 innovation institutes as part of the Manufacturing USA network , which is a public-private partnership supporting manufacturing in the areas of semiconductors, advanced lightweight materials, biotech, fabrics and other fields. (GeekWire Photo / Lisa Stiffler) An institute has not yet been designated for Washington state.

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Jeff Bezos says Blue Origin’s next CEO will be bringing a sense of urgency to rocketry

GeekWire

” When it comes to space development, Bezos’ favorite sayings include “Slow Is Smooth, and Smooth Is Fast” and “We Don’t Skip Steps.” ” Some in the space business would argue that going slow has put Blue Origin so far behind SpaceX that it’ll be difficult if not impossible to catch up.

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Amazon schedules first Kuiper satellite launches for 2022 using ABL’s RS1 rocket

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Amazon plans to launch the first two prototype satellites for its Project Kuiper satellite broadband constellation by late 2022, using rockets currently being developed by ABL Space Systems. The satellites are being developed at Amazon’s Project Kuiper headquarters in Redmond, Wash. —

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