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Amazon Retrains Warehouse Workers For Satellite Jobs: 'It Really Is Life-Changing,' Says Project Kuiper Technician
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 5:11am | 629Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is transforming warehouse workers into satellite technicians through education partnerships as Washington state emerges as the nation’s commercial space hub. What Happened: Three of nine March graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s...
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EXCLUSIVE: Could Airlines With Starlink See Booking Boost? What Benzinga Reader Poll Says
Friday, May 30, 2025 - 1:25pm | 803Several airline companies have added Starlink internet service to their in-flight customers, adding the popular satellite internet offering from Elon Musk's SpaceX company. A new Benzinga reader survey shows airlines that offer Starlink on flights could have an advantage as the internet service is...
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Truist Securities Bullish As MACOM Technology Taps AI, Satellites For Next Wave Of Growth
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 3:22pm | 487Truist Securities analyst William Stein initiated coverage on MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (NASDAQ:MTSI) with a Buy rating and a price target of $125 on Friday. MACOM Technology is one of the largest suppliers of radio frequency (RF) and similar components. Stein noted that this mature,...
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Starlink's European Rival, Up Over 600% Since Trump Halted Ukraine Aid, Now Plans To Replace Elon Musk's Satellite Internet Service In War-Torn Nation
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 5:41am | 503French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications S.A. has risen over 630% since Monday, following President Donald Trump‘s announcement of a freeze in Ukraine’s military aid. What Happened: Eutelsat’s surge comes as the French company is in talks with the European Union to...
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Rocket Lab Unveils 'Flatellite:' Low-Cost, Mass-Producible Satellite To Target Large Constellations Amid Weak Q1 Guidance
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 2:39am | 621Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced “Flatellite,” during its earnings call amid a weak guidance and fourth quarter earnings report that met analyst expectations. What Happened: During its fourth-quarter earnings call, Rocket Lab’s founder and CEO, Peter Beck, introduced...
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Elon Musk's Starlink Faces New Competition As Chinese Satellite Firm Spacesail Enters Brazilian Market
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 9:38am | 474A Chinese state-backed company, Spacesail, is preparing to launch a satellite service in Brazil, posing a challenge to Elon Musk‘s SpaceX operated satellite service, Starlink. This announcement aligns with Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s visit to Brazil, where he signed an upgraded ...
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Apple Satellite Connectivity Provider Globalstar Stock Surges After Deal Extension
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 11:10am | 544Globalstar (NYSE:GSAT) stock surged Friday after it disclosed expanding its strategic partnership with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) in a newly updated $1.1 billion services agreement. Under this extended deal, Globalstar will provide Apple with enhanced satellite services, covering the development,...
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'Much Appreciated:' Elon Musk Cheers India's Move To Allocate Satellite Spectrum
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 4:38am | 439This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Billionaire Elon Musk said he appreciated India's decision to allocate spectrum for satellite broadband administratively instead of auctioning it. What Happened: Replying to a post on X, Musk said he will do his best to "serve...
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Is Doing An Amazing Job, Says Trump Because Before The US Was Getting Lapped In Space By China And Russia: 'Now We Are The Leader'
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 11:15pm | 639In a live stream on Monday, former President Donald Trump commended Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for his significant role in propelling U.S. space development to new heights. What Happened: During the live stream on X, formerly Twitter, Trump lauded Musk for his substantial...
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Why Are Sidus Space Shares Trading Lower Today?
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 4:00pm | 351Sidus Space Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU) shares are trading lower Tuesday following the company's report of a year-over-year decrease in second-quarter revenue. Here’s what you need to know. What To Know: Sidus Space reported earnings per share (EPS) of 99 cents, an improvement from a loss of $6.85 in...
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Sidus Space Reports Q2 Results After 45% Gain Monday
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 5:43pm | 320Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU) reported its second-quarter financial results Monday after the closing bell. Here's a look at the details from the report. The Details: Sidus Space reported quarterly losses of 99 cents per share and $927,570 in revenue for the second quarter. Gross profit...
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Amazon's Project Kuiper Partners With Vrio Corporation To Deliver Satellite Broadband In 7 South American Countries
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 5:23am | 603Vrio Corporation, the parent company of DIRECTV Latin America and Sky Brasil, has partnered with Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Project Kuiper to offer satellite broadband in seven South American countries. What Happened: In a press release on Thursday, Vrio and Amazon announced that the agreement...
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Kim Jong Un's North Korea Informs Japan About Launch Of 'Satellite Rocket', Believed To Be Spy Mission
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 10:28pm | 549Kim Jong Un‘s North Korea has notified Japan of its plans to launch a satellite, a move that is likely to escalate tensions in the region. What Happened: Japan’s coast guard has been informed by North Korea about the upcoming launch of a “satellite rocket,” with safety...
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China To Launch Ambitious Mission To Moon's 'Hidden' Side, Paving Way For Crewed Landing And Lunar Base
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 2:18am | 744China is set to launch an ambitious mission to the far side of the moon, marking a significant step in its lunar exploration program and potentially setting the stage for a crewed landing and the establishment of a lunar base. What Happened: China is preparing to launch a robotic spacecraft to the...
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China Marks New Era In Space Race With Launch Of Queqiao-2 For Future Lunar Missions
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:47am | 585China has successfully launched a satellite to facilitate communication for its upcoming lunar missions. What Happened: The satellite, named Queqiao-2, was launched on Wednesday by China. It will serve as a communication bridge between Earth and an upcoming mission on the far side of the moon,...