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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WTA Certification Program Renews Tier 3 Certification of STN’s Teleport in Slovenia
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that STN, an iKO MEDIA GROUP subsidiary, has successfully renewed the Tier 3 certification of its Teleport in Dob (Ljubljana) Slovenia under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program. Since its introduction at IBC 2015, the Certification program has quickly ...
SpaceX plans Friday launch of SiriusXM SXM-10 mission
SXM 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 SpaceX is targeting Friday, June 6 for a Falcon 9 launch of the SiriusXM SXM-10 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in ...
Enpulsion unveils their Nexus electric propulsion system
Enpulsion has launched Nexus, the company's most advanced propulsion system to date. Designed for spacecraft up to 500 kilograms, Nexus delivers significantly increased thrust and enhanced orbit-raising capabilities, addressing the growing demand for responsive, high-performance electric propulsion in smallsat missions ...
Northrop Grumman successfully integrates spacecraft for next-generation space robotic servicing system
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) SpaceLogistics LLC has integrated a robotics payload onto its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) spacecraft bus, achieving another milestone for its MRV and the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency's Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program ...
BAE Systems’ $1.2 billion contract for U.S. Space Force missile warning and tracking satellite system
BAE Systems has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract by U.S. Space Systems Command to provide the U.S. Space Force with missile tracking satellite capabilities. BAE Systems will serve as the prime contractor for the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking ...
Alghanim Industries signs Starlink’s satellite internet to global markets
To drive innovation, Alghanim Industries is unveiling Sama X, a bold new tech venture and authorized Starlink global reseller that brings Starlink technology to life for millions of potential users across the Middle East, North Africa, India, Turkey, Pakistan, and beyond ...
Freeview Satellite TV provides more New Zealanders with free HD viewing
Freeview now is providing high definition (HD) viewing on its free satellite TV service, delivering an anticipated upgrade for viewers across Aotearoa. With HD already available on its terrestrial service (accessed via UHF aerials) and its Streaming TV app, Freeview ...
Eutelsat + Orange reinforce partnership with new multi-year LEO agreement
Eutelsat Group and Orange have signed an agreement enabling Orange to reinforce its position in LEO satellite communications, leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation. Through this latest investment, Orange aims to strengthen its satellite solutions portfolio with LEO connectivity solutions providing high ...
Ovzon receives 1.04 billion Swedish Kronor order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
Ovzon recently received an order at a value of 1.04 billion SEK (~$110 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The order is for the company’s integrated SATCOM solution and includes satellite network services, mobile satellite terminals and dedicated ...
L3Harris provides next-generation EO/IR sensor systems to Airbus Helicopters for Canadian Police support
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been selected to provide its next-generation of WESCAM MXTM-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems to Airbus Helicopters Canada. The technology will enhance air support for several police services in Canada. L3Harris WESCAM MX EO/IR system L3Harris’ ...
