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Launch vehicle telemetry expected to become commercially available faster as InRange moves to market

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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LONDON, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, is working with Safran Data Systems to jointly bring InRange to market so launch providers and spaceports can relay launch vehicles' telemetry in flight throughout their trajectory - and without having to rely on ground networks.

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InRange uses Viasat's global L-band satellite fleet - which Viasat now operates following the acquisition of Inmarsat in May - to provide real-time telemetry data for launch missions.
A global satellite communications network can also prevent so-called 'blackout zones' when a launch vehicle moves into an area not covered by Earth-based connectivity.
Under the MoU, Safran Data Systems will provide its telemetry antennas, onboard transmitters, and Cortex modems to support the InRange system for commercial launch systems virtually anywhere in the world.
"InRange is designed to give launch operators greater flexibility and reliability for their launch telemetry.

Launch vehicle telemetry expected to become commercially available faster as InRange moves to market

Retrieved on:

Monday, December 18, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, is working with Safran Data Systems to jointly bring InRange to market so launch providers and spaceports can relay launch vehicles' telemetry in flight throughout their trajectory - and without having to rely on ground networks.

Key Points:

InRange uses Viasat's global L-band satellite fleet - which Viasat now operates following the acquisition of Inmarsat in May - to provide real-time telemetry data for launch missions.
A global satellite communications network can also prevent so-called 'blackout zones' when a launch vehicle moves into an area not covered by Earth-based connectivity.
Under the MoU, Safran Data Systems will provide its telemetry antennas, onboard transmitters, and Cortex modems to support the InRange system for commercial launch systems virtually anywhere in the world.
"InRange is designed to give launch operators greater flexibility and reliability for their launch telemetry.

Drug detection dogs often get it wrong, and it's a policing practice that needs to stop

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Drug detection dogs are a street-level policing strategy that has now been used in Australia for more than 25 years.

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Drug detection dogs are a street-level policing strategy that has now been used in Australia for more than 25 years.
Since that time, increasing evidence has challenged the effectiveness and legality of this policing strategy.
In fact, policing and law enforcement, including police drug dogs operations, accounts for nearly two-thirds of Australian government spending on illegal drugs.
Our recent research shows police drug dogs are both an ineffective and inequitable strategy, which may carry health, social, and legal risks.

An ineffective strategy

This included how individuals responded to the presence of dogs and how they prepared for anticipated encounters.
We found encounters with drug dogs at festivals were common.
In fact, the vast majority (94%) of those who reported such encounters said they had anticipated the presence of drug dogs.

An inequitable approach

We found both samples of people commonly reported encounters with drug dogs in locations beyond festivals.
Existing evidence indicates that prior interactions with police increase the likelihood of a stop and/or search encounter with police drug dogs.
Our findings, combined with the existing research, suggest police drug dogs are ineffective and inequitable.
They should be removed from all community settings, including music festivals, public transportation hubs, and other public places.

She is President of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy.
She previously received untied educational grants from Seqirus for post-marketing surveillance of opioid medications in Australia.

Capella Space Unveils Next Generation Satellite with Enhanced Imagery Capabilities and Communication Features

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Space, a leading Earth observation company, today unveiled several new capabilities planned for its next generation satellites, further expanding the company's cutting-edge, premium data offerings. This new generation of Capella satellites, referred to as "Acadia" technology, will expand the existing Capella constellation to provide highest quality imagery, best ground-range resolution, and the fastest order-to-delivery speeds available from any commercial SAR provider.

Key Points:

This new generation of Capella satellites, referred to as "Acadia" technology, will expand the existing Capella constellation to provide highest quality imagery, best ground-range resolution, and the fastest order-to-delivery speeds available from any commercial SAR provider.
Highest quality imagery with increased power: Capella customers are already accustomed to Capella's high quality SAR imagery.
Fastest order-to-delivery with improved payload downlink: Capella has already pioneered the usage of GEO communication satellites for near real-time tasking of its satellites.
Capella Space is an information services company that provides on-demand, industry-leading, high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Earth observation imagery.