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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 with satellite connectivity

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 with satellite connectivity

Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 and W5+ Gen 2 as its latest chip for smartwatches. This comes just over three years after the first generation in July 2022, with the primary upgrade being satellite connectivity. It will allow users to send and receive messages via Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) — starting with Skylo — when there’s no …

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Blue Origin Unveils ‘Mars Telecommunications Orbiter’ to Enhance Mars Mission Connectivity

Blue Origin Unveils ‘Mars Telecommunications Orbiter’ to Enhance Mars Mission Connectivity

Blue Origin has proposed the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) to support NASA’s Mars exploration missions. Set for a potential launch window in 2028, this spacecraft aims to provide enhanced communication capabilities between Earth and Mars, addressing the growing need for reliable data transmission. As NASA’s current orbiters, such as the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and MAVEN, approach the end of their …

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