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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Summary of Recent Developments (Mid-2025) SpaceX’s Starship vehicle lifting off on its ninth test flight from Starbase, Texas in May 2025. Starship is the company’s next-generation, fully-reusable rocket system under development. In summary, by mid-2025 SpaceX is breaking launch records, advancing Starship’s development amid regulatory hurdles, expanding its Starlink network, and securing a growing share…
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The Artemis I mission lifts off in a spectacular night launch on November 16, 2022, marking the first flight of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) mega-rocket. Artemis I sent an uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back, laying the groundwork for future crewed lunar missions nasa.gov. This milestone exemplifies the rapid resurgence of lunar…
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Introduction: Satellite phones – once niche gadgets for explorers and emergency crews – are now at the forefront of a connectivity revolution in 2025. A surge of new developments, from flagship smartphones gaining satellite messaging to space companies partnering with mobile carriers, has pushed satellite communication into mainstream awareness interactive.satellitetoday.com interactive.satellitetoday.com. Multiple generations of iPhones,…
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Introduction: A New Space Race for Broadband A revolution is underway above our heads. In the past year alone, companies and governments worldwide have turbocharged efforts to beam high-speed internet from space down to Earth. SpaceX’s Starlink constellation has surpassed 8,000 satellites launched since 2019, amassing over 5 million users across 125+ countries reuters.com. In…
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Canada’s vast geography and diverse communities present unique challenges and opportunities for internet connectivity. In recent years, significant progress has been made to bring high-speed internet to Canadians nationwide, yet stark disparities remain between densely populated cities and sparsely populated rural or remote regions. As of early 2025, approximately 93.5% of Canadian households have access…
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