MMA Design, in partnership with Northrop Grumman and the U.S Air Force, is working to develop space-based solar power transmission capability aimed at converting the sun’s energy into radio frequency […]
Archives for September 2020
KASSAV 1 Relies On iXBlue’s + Safran Data Systems’ Inertial Nav System
Recently, iXblue, in partnership with Safran Data Systems and on behalf of CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatial), developed the inertial navigation system for KASSAV 1 (Kit Autonome de Sécurité pour […]
U.S. Space Command Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary Milestone
In only one year since the activation and stand-up of the Department of Defense’s 11th Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command is celebrating the anniversary milestone by focusing on the myriad […]
Multi-Band, Multi-Mission Antenna Phased Array Test Completed by Lockheed Martin + Ball Aerospace
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Ball Aerospace have successfully completed a phased array transmit test for a Multi-Band, Multi-Mission (MBMM) antenna. MBMM helps to enable multiple satellites to simultaneously connect […]
L3Harris Selected To Create A Space Reflector Antenna For The Thuraya-4 NGS
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to build a space reflector antenna for a next-generation satellite that will provide mobile telecommunication services throughout the Middle […]
Space Development Agency Awards Two Transport Layer Contracts For Smallsat Constellation
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded two contracts for the first generation of the Transport Layer — these awards represent one of the first major and highly visible steps […]
Intelsat Plans To Acquire Gogo’s Commercial Aviation Business
Intelsat (OTC: INTEQ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial aviation business of Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) for $400 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction […]