Satellite Team Grows: Antitrust Notice Shields New Space Allies
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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Summary
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) just added four new members and updated one company’s name, keeping their teamwork strong and open to more members. These changes help protect the group from big antitrust lawsuits by limiting damages to actual losses. No money changes now, but MSSA will keep sharing updates as they grow and evolve.
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