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US FCC approves SpaceX satellite deployment plan

US FCC approves SpaceX satellite deployment plan

To deploy some Starlink satellites at a lower earth orbit than planned.
David Shepardson Apr 28 2021 12:22PM Telco/ISP
Optus to cut another 350 jobs in ongoing restructure

Optus to cut another 350 jobs in ongoing restructure

Update: Also prepares launch of tenth satellite.
Allie Coyne Apr 29 2014 11:10AM Telco/ISP
Australia lends comms support for satellite switch-off

Australia lends comms support for satellite switch-off

Landsat 5 decommissioned after 29 years' service.
Ry Crozier Jan 18 2013 8:01AM Networking
U.S. military launches X-37B space plane

U.S. military launches X-37B space plane

Successful launch for remote-controlled orbital craft.
Iain Thomson Apr 23 2010 11:29AM Oddware
Japan sets out plans for space elevator

Japan sets out plans for space elevator

A consortium of scientists and industrial firms has formulated a plan to build a space elevator that would drastically lower the cost of getting into orbit.
Iain Thomson Sep 23 2008 9:34AM Hardware
StarOffice enters Google's orbit

StarOffice enters Google's orbit

Google has added the StarOffice set of programmes to its Google Pack, a free collection of recommended software downloads.
Matt Chapman Aug 19 2007 1:57PM Software
Space Station shifts orbit to dodge rubbish

Space Station shifts orbit to dodge rubbish

The International Space Station has shifted its orbit to avoid the tons of rubbish that it jettisoned yesterday.
Iain Thomson Jul 26 2007 4:15PM Oddware

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