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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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Mastercard is phasing out magnetic stripes on its cards starting in 2024

The Verge

It says it will be the first payments network to phase out the technology, which dates back to the 1960s. From 2029, no new Mastercard debit or credit cards will come with a magnetic stripe, and they’ll be gone completely by 2033. In the US, where the adoption of chip payments has been slower, the transition will start in 2027.

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Amazon says Project Kuiper satellites ace orbital tests — including video streaming and online sale

GeekWire

Amazon Photo) Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite network streamed its first video and facilitated its first online sale during a monthlong series of orbital tests that the company says achieved a “100% success rate.” Engineers test the Project Kuiper satellite network in McAllen, Texas.

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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 internet team joins Amazon

The Verge

The company has said it expects to invest $10 billion to launch 3,236 satellites into low-earth orbit by 2029 with a similar aim of providing internet to “unserved and underserved communities around the world.” The company gained FCC approval to operate the network last year, and will launch half its satellites by 2026.

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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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