Scientists and engineers at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are working with colleagues at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) RAL Space to deliver a smallsat calibration facility. The […]
Archives for July 2023
ESA selects Thales Alenia Space for SOLARIS feasibility study
Thales Alenia Space has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a feasibility study for the SOLARIS initiative — this study will determine the viability of a […]
ORBCOMM debuts SATCOM device to extend IoT / M2M apps coverage
The new, state-of-the-art ST 2100 from ORBCOMM is a satellite communications (SATCOM) device that enables Internet-of-Things (IoT) solution providers to deliver ubiquitous and affordable connectivity to customers, along with enhanced […]
Spire Global + Cloudeo join forces for global satellite-powered weather data
Cloudeo has partnered with Spire Global to bring weather data to more than 34,000 GIS and Earth Observation (EO) experts from around the world. Spire Global builds, owns and operates […]
Iridium launches Iridium Certus for aviation connectivity
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has introduced their Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service, providing a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities. Using L-band satellite frequencies that are […]
Maxar’s Critical Design Review for first Maxar 300™ platform developed for the Space Development Agency is completed
Maxar Technologies, provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, completed the first Critical Design Review (CDR) of the Maxar 300™ series bus for L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) […]
Rhodes wildfire in Greece forces thousands to flee
Wildfires burning on the Greek island of Rhodes have forced the evacuation of thousands of people as flames have spread from the island’s mountainous region to the coast. The Copernicus […]
Forrester’s Digest: Project Kuiper gets closer
The Amazon-backed Project Kuiper LEO broadband satellite system moved a major step closer with the establishment of a satellite processing and test facility in Florida. Kuiper is investing $120 million […]
Impulse Space secures million$$ in Series A funding round
Impulse Space, Inc. has secured $45 million in its Series A funding round, with the round being led by RTX Ventures, the venture capital arm of RTX (NYSE: RTX). The […]
Safran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation + flight control business
Safran has plans to acquire Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities, which are mission critical for commercial and military aircraft and helicopters. The business has approximately 3,700 employees […]