Rocket Lab launches BlackSky’s “Full Stream Ahead” Earth observing Gen-3 satellite mission
Rocket Lab's "Full Stream Ahead" mission lifted off at 7:57 p.m. ET (June 2) launching to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) an Earth-observing "Gen-3" satellite for Virginia-based BlackSky. Photo by Satnews. The goal for "Full Stream Ahead," is to deliver the ...
SpaceX launches U.S. Space Force’s secret GPS III-7 to stand against increasing threats
On Friday, May 30 at 1:37 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched the GPS III-7 mission to medium-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Photos by Satnews. This was an accelerated mission ...
Northrop Grumman invests $50 million in Firefly Aerospace to advance Eclipse™ medium launch vehicle
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has invested $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to further advance production of the companies’ co-developed medium launch vehicle, now known as Eclipse™. Filling a void in an underserved market, Eclipse will launch up to 16,300 ...
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Gilat’s $40 Million contract for virtualized SkyEdge IV platform
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), an international provider of satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has received a $40 million contract for the virtualized SkyEdge IV platform, with delivery anticipated in the next 24 months. Designed with ...
U.S. Navy awards $30 million to BAE Systems for Identification Friend or Foe AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems $30 million to refresh the AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder (CXP), which provides time-critical insights that help prevent friendly fire incidents. The refreshed CXP will support the U.S. Navy fleet and joint forces for air ...
ESS virtual Reverse Industry Day whitepaper submission request
Space Systems Command (SSC) is hosting a virtual Reverse Industry Day, offering companies the opportunity to showcase their capabilities through live demos and targeted capability pitches. As part of a virtual Reverse Industry Day engagement, SSC/CGS invites interested companies to ...
Seventh + eighth O3b mPOWER satellites to start delivering connectivity services
SES has announced that the latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites launched in December of 2024 are now ready to offer services across the globe. Featuring redesigned payload power modules, the seventh and eighth O3b mPOWER satellites are bolstering the ...
Impulse Space secures $300 million Series C
Impulse Space has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round—one of the largest venture rounds in the history of the space industry—the round, led by Linse Capital, brings Impulse’s total capital raised to $525 million. The pre-emptive raise ...
Mount Etna erupts
Image is courtesy of ESA and contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2025), processed by ESA The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured a dramatic image of Mount Etna erupting on June 2, 2025, when a massive plume of ash, gas and ...
SpaceX plans Wednesday launch in California of Starlink Group 11-22 smallsats
Javier, a third-generation rancher and producer of mezcal in the rural northwest of Mexico, has brought new life to his family’s 17,000-acre ranch with the help of Starlink. SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, June 4 for a Falcon 9 launch of ...
SES’s 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites to start delivering connectivity services
SES announced today that the latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites launched in December 2024 is now ready to offer services across the globe. Featuring redesigned payload power modules, the seventh and eighth O3b mPOWER satellites are bolstering the capabilities ...
Maxar Space Systems selected to build high-power EchoStar XXVI satellite
Maxar Space Systems, provider of satellite design and manufacturing has been awarded a contract by EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) to manufacture EchoStar XXVI, a high-power geostationary communications satellite based on the Maxar 1300™ platform. EchoStar XXVI will deliver robust coverage ...
Intelsat selected for multi-orbit inflight connectivity service by Royal Brunei Airlines
Intelsat, operator of the largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the country’s flag carrier, to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus A320neo fleet, solidifying Intelsat’s position as one of the ...
