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Finally, a promising upgrade to the antique space radio systems that make orbital data transfer so ridiculously slow. Terran Orbit has set a new record for transmitting at high-speed from space to ...

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Satellite operators previously had 25 years to de-orbit satellites as they reach end of life. Rules adopted by the FCC reduce this to just five years drew congressional criticism. The Federal ...

WASHINGTON — Satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital in 2024 plans to accelerate production at its factory in California, promising deliveries in 30 to 60 days, the company announced Sept. 7. The ...