The New Golden Age of Space: Streaming, Satellites, and Superpowers The 2020s are rapidly becoming a new golden age for space exploration and technology. From the democratization of space access through streaming platforms to the militarization of orbits and the rise of eco-friendly satellites, today’s headlines reveal a world where space is no longer the…
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Eswatini (pop. ~1.25M in 2025 datareportal.com) has seen rapid growth in connectivity. Mobile subscribers exceed 1.6 million (≈134% of population) datareportal.com, of which ~1.47 million are mobile broadband connections esccom.org.sz. About 720,000 people (57.6% of Eswatini’s residents) use the internet datareportal.com. Smartphone adoption is high (~964,000 devices) esccom.org.sz, but fixed broadband remains small (~38,828 connections)…
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Governing Bodies and Legal Framework Abu Dhabi’s drone regulations operate under a combination of federal and local authorities. At the federal level, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the primary regulator for civil aviation, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The GCAA sets nationwide rules for drone registration, pilot licensing, and airspace safety. In…
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The past two months have been exceptionally dynamic for the satellite communications (satcom) industry worldwide. From a flurry of satellite launches and constellation deployments to high-stakes mergers, investments, and policy moves, the period saw rapid advances in commercial broadband, military networks, and new IoT applications. Below we break down the major events and trends –…
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Nvidia Insiders Cash Out Over $1 Billion Amid AI Stock Surge Nvidia’s meteoric stock rise – fueled by frenzied investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence – has prompted company insiders to sell more than $1 billion worth of shares in the past year reuters.com. Over half a billion dollars of those stock sales occurred just this…
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Overview of Taiwan’s Internet Infrastructure Taiwan boasts a highly developed internet infrastructure anchored by extensive fiber-optic networks and robust mobile coverage. Fixed broadband is ubiquitous in urban areas and well-penetrated in rural regions, with fiber (FTTx) as the dominant technology. Out of about 6.55 million fixed broadband accounts in 2022, roughly 4.12 million (≈63%) were…
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Regulatory Framework and User Categories Brazil regulates drones under a framework led by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) in coordination with the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) and the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) anac.gov.br. ANAC distinguishes recreational drones (referred to as model aircraft) from non-recreational drones (referred to as remotely piloted aircraft or RPA)…
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Farewell to H-2A: A Final Flight and a New Beginning Japan’s workhorse H-2A rocket concluded nearly 25 years of service with its 50th and final launch on June 28, 2025, carrying the GOSAT-GW climate-monitoring satellite into orbit space.com space.com. Debuting in 2001, the H-2A achieved a 98% success rate (49 successes in 50 missions) –…
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A Partnership to Eliminate Dead Zones In August 2022, T-Mobile and SpaceX announced an ambitious partnership called “Coverage Above and Beyond,” aiming to end mobile dead zones by connecting standard smartphones to SpaceX’s Starlink satellitest-mobile.comt-mobile.com. Under this vision, Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellites would broadcast using T-Mobile’s cellular spectrum, essentially acting as space-based cell towers. The goal:…
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The push to bridge 5G and space is rapidly becoming a strategic priority for France and Europe. By integrating non-terrestrial networks (NTN) – essentially satellite communication links – into terrestrial 5G infrastructure, operators hope to achieve truly global connectivity. Under the France 2030 investment plan, an ambitious end-to-end NTN pilot has been launched, leveraging dual…
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