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Japan backs a $1 billion satellite communications project
JapanUnited States
First seen: Sep 6, 2026, 2:46 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Japan is making a $1 billion investment in BlueBird, a satellite communications initiative involving AST SpaceMobile, positioning it as a national satellite platform.
SO WHAT?
The project could affect national communications resilience and competition in the commercial satellite sector.
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