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• Firefly inks $1.3 billion deal to supply engines for new AST SpaceMobile ’Blacklift’ rocket

  The multi-year supplier partnership solidifies critical launch infrastructure for AST SpaceMobile's emerging heavy deployment plans. By securing specialized propulsion units from an external partner, the venture aims to advance production for its designated launch vehicle. The substantial financial commitment marks a significant milestone in commercial space collaborations despite remaining operational uncertainties.

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• Firefly inks $1.3 billion deal to supply engines for new AST SpaceMobile 'Blacklift' rocket

  The multi-year supplier agreement allows satellite communications firm AST SpaceMobile to accelerate the development of its own dedicated heavy-lift launch vehicle. By securing propulsion technology, the company aims to reliably deploy its space-based broadband network while cutting reliance on external launch providers like SpaceX. This vertically integrated launch strategy is designed to ensure consistent orbital access for its growing constellation.

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• MTG-I2 First Images

  European meteorological forecasters are set to gain unprecedented tracking capabilities for severe weather events following a milestone transmission from geostationary orbit. The newly captured views, taken roughly 36,000 kilometres above Earth, showcase high-frequency scanning that will significantly enhance emergency warnings across the continent. When operational, the platform will offer observations every 2.5 minutes to monitor rapidly shifting natural hazards.

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