Space Systems Command (SSC) recently awarded two separate task orders for its upcoming Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission, VICTUS NOX (Latin for “conquer the night”) — a responsive space operational […]
Archives for September 2022
Kazakhastan to receive high-speed connectivity services via SES O3b mPOWER + RCSC
Republican Centre for Space Communications (RCSC), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, and SES will jointly offer high-speed connectivity services to businesses across Kazakhstan. […]
The first ViaSat-3 completes integration + is now in full flight configuration
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has completed the integration of the first ViaSat-3 satellite, marking the first time the satellite is in its flight configuration. The ViaSat-3 satellite has now entered […]
ICEYE signs SAR smallsat launch agreement with SAB Launch Services
Last month, SAB Launch Services S.r.l., a company part of the SAB group that specializes in smallsat launch service provision on Arianespace missions, and ICEYE signed an agreement to fly […]
Celestia UK wins ESA navigation contract
Celestia UK recently announced that the company had won a 800k euros ESA NAVSIP (Navigation, Innovation and Support Program) contract to develop a PNT solution based on LEO satellite constellations […]
FCC adopts new ‘5-Year Rule’ For Deorbiting Satellites
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules requiring satellite operators in Low Earth Obit (LEO) to dispose of their satellites within 5 years of completing their missions. The new […]
Mediterranean + Caribbean maritime connectivity to result from an agreement between HISPASAT + Anuvu
HISPASAT has a new capacity agreement for their SATCOM services in the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas with Anuvu. This multi-transponder service will be provided from HISPASAT’s orbital positions in 30º […]
NRO’s six contract awards for commercial radio remote frequency study
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) today announced the award of six study contracts for commercial radio frequency (RF) remote sensing. Companies receiving awards under NRO’s Strategic Commercial Enhancement’s (SCE) Broad […]
New WTA report “It’s Alive…” reveals how teleport operators thrive despite a changing video distribution market
The World Teleport Association (WTA) released “It’s Alive!” How Innovation Enables Teleport Success in a Changing Video Distribution Market, a new research report that details major shifts in the broadcast distribution […]
Syngenta’s commercial digital tool uses satellite images detecting Nematodes creating $150 billion in crop losses
Harmful nematodes that feed on roots of plants can cause major damage to crops, causing billions of dollars in destruction. Syngenta Crop Protection, an innovative agricultural company, is launching the […]