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title: Healthy bank balances and launch calendars.
description: Terran Orbital ends the year with a healthy bank balance. SpaceX launches its first direct-to-cell satellites. AIAA searches for a new CEO. And more.
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# [Healthy bank balances and launch calendars.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/185)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Jan 5, 2024 9:07:41 PM

Summary

Terran Orbital closed out 2023 with $70 million dollars in cash, giving them what their CEO Marc Bell says is a "solid financial foundation" for their objectives in the coming year.  SpaceX begins 2024 by launching the first six satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities. AIAA’s CEO Dan Dumbacher will be stepping down from his role in September 2024, and more.

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