USSF defines path to space superiority in 1st warfighting framework
The United States Space Force (USSF) has released the Space Warfighting framework that outlines the service's vision for achieving and maintaining space superiority, while ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of the space domain. This landmark document underscores the critical ...
Northrop Grumman’s “superb launch” NROL-174 on secret reconnaissance mission for Space Force and NRO
A Minotaur 4 rocket launches from Space Launch Complex-8 Thursday, April 22, 2010. Image: Vandenberg Space Force Base The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Small Launch and Targets Division, Space Launch ...
Creotech Instruments secures a 52 million euros contract with ESA for the CAMILA constellation
Creotech Instruments SA has signed the largest contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), a landmark 52 million euros contract for the CAMILA (Country Awareness Mission in Land Analysis) satellite constellation. Under the contract, Creotech Instruments will provide a national ...
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Sidus Space’s LizzieSat®-powered vessel detection enables Little Place Labs near real-time maritime intelligence
OrbitfyEdge Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) a space mission enabler, announces the unveiling of near real-time vessel detection and classification capability to be enabled by its hybrid 3D printed LizzieSat® satellite platform. Processing data directly onboard LizzieSat® through Sidus Orlaith™ AI ...
Firefly Aerospace’s launch of Lockheed Martin’s FLTA006 Message in a Booster mission is ‘to be determined’
Lockheed Martin is set to launch its self-funded LM 400 technology demonstration satellite aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha FLTA006 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. While the precise date and time remain undisclosed, the upcoming launch represents a major step in ...
AAC Clyde Space’s weather technology praised by ESA—supports future EPS-Sterna constellation
AAC Clyde Space’s technology onboard the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) has received strong praise for its performance, marking an important milestone towards the future EPS-Sterna constellation. Left: Smallsat PCDU: STARBUCK-MINI | Right: Smallsat PCDU: STARBUCK-MINI MCC ...
Italy moves ahead with study for 100-satellite constellation
Credit: OHB The Italian government has approved Phase 2 of a feasibility study exploring the possibility of the country developing an 100-satellite constellation. While few details have been announced, initial reports indicate that the constellation will support communications and be ...
AT&T plans satellite connectivity trials
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted AST SpaceMobile, in coordination with AT&T, the ability to test direct-to-cellular connectivity on public safety’s Band 14 spectrum via its BlueBird satellites orbiting Earth. With this approval, it is envisioned that select first ...
HRL Laboratories + Boeing’ key milestone in Quantum Entanglement Swapping satellite mission
HRL Laboratories prepares the Q4S subassembly build for Boeing environmental testing—a key milestone toward the future space mission to demonstrate quantum entanglement swapping in space. HRL Laboratories and Boeing have completed construction and technical validation on a quantum communication subassembly ...
Thales Alenia Space wins 51 million euros contract to extend EGNOS service life
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), earlier this month signed a new contract worth 51 million euros with the European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA) to extend the operational life of the ...
D-Orbit + Planetek announce strategic business combo to expand advanced space tech capabilities
D-Orbit and Planetek Group last month joined in a strategic business combination that will find both companies integrating new capabilities in cloud-based space applications, AI-powered data processing om-orbit, and near real-time data services. Over the years, D-Orbit and Planetek have ...
L3Harris expands their Indiana facility to support the U.S. Golden Dome on-orbit defensive technology
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has completed a $125 million expansion at its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne to support the Department of Defense’s urgent need for on-orbit technology to defend the homeland by building a “Golden Dome” around the United ...
Space ISAC + NASA sign an agreement during the 40th Annual Space Symposium
Screenshot Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) signed an agreement with the NASA Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) Program during the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This marked a significant milestone in space security collaboration as ...
