Space-based VHF voice communications will have more comprehensive coverage, which helps to enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic management. Four companies have joined together to perform a proof-of-concept on the use of space-based Very High Frequency (VHF) voice for communication between pilots and air traffic controllers for air traffic management. These companies that […]
Air Traffic Management
Aireon ADS-B surveillance data to expand Boeing’s Safety Management System
Aireon, a leading provider of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) services, will deliver its flight data stream to Boeing [NYSE: BA], who will use the stream to expand their advanced data analytics capabilities in its effort to further strengthen the safety of commercial air travel. Aireon will provide historical aircraft data and near real-time aircraft […]
Inmarsat’s Second 1-6 F2 Satellite Enters Thermal Vacuum Testing
This revolutionary layered approach is designed to meet the accelerating bandwidth requirements of more diverse, demanding and ever more widely adopted applications in the commercial and government mobility markets. Inmarsat’s second groundbreaking I-6 satellite (I-6 F2) — which is approximately the size of a double-decker bus, and the wingspan larger than a commercial plane — is entering thermal vacuum testing. Constructed on […]
Skycraft Names A New CEO To Lead Smallsat ATM Constellation Builds
Skykraft has appointed Michael Frater as the company’s new CEO— Michael brings a wealth of experience in contracting, government and infrastructure to Skykraft’s leadership team, most recently through his work with UNSW’s Canberra City Campus and the Canberra Cyber Hub. Skykraft is currently focused on the development and deployment of a space-based Air Traffic Management (ATM) service, […]
New Skycraft Smallsat Manufacturing Facility Opens In Canberra, Australia
Skykraft officially opened its new manufacturing facility in the center of Canberra at the UNSW Canberra City campus today. The new facility is enabling the development of the largest ever Australian manufactured space payload, weighing 300 kg., which is confirmed for launch this year with SpaceX from Florida. Skykraft, is an Australian company that delivers […]
Investment Of AUDMillion$ Infuses Skykraft For SmallSat Air Traffic Management Services Constellation
Skykraft has closed a funding round of AUD$3.5 million with the participation of investors including Allan Moss (former CEO of Macquarie Group) and Adcock Private Equity to deliver a world-first, global, satellite constellation for space-based Air Traffic Management. Skykraft is positioned to offer a global product that will offer the prospect of significant job creation […]
Skykraft Air Traffic Management Constellation To Launch Aboard The SpaceX Transporter-5 Mission In Mid-2022
Skykraft and SpaceX have agreed to a follow-on to the Transporter-5 launch for Skykraft’s Air Traffic Management constellation. The second tranche of Air Traffic Management satellites will fly on SpaceX’s Transporter-6 launch in October of 2022 under a recently signed contract. This repeat launch is part of Skykraft’s rapid progress toward the roll-out of the […]
Rocket Lab Launches Have The Support Of New Zealand’s Air Traffic Controllers
As Rocket Lab’s Electron rockets take off into space, New Zealand’s air traffic controllers are ensuring a safe passage through controlled airspace. Airways New Zealand, the country’s air navigation service provider, has supported Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket launches since 2017, when the aerospace organization launched its first rocket into space. Since then, 21 Electron rockets have been […]
Skykraft Set To Launch Their First Air Traffic Management Constellation Smallsat
Skykraft’s recently revealed launch contract with SpaceX is a harbinger of change for the Australian Space Industry. Just 10 months away, this single satellite is larger than all previous Australian-built satellites combined and will propel Australia into the global satellite market, with Skykraft’s global Air Traffic Management constellation. The satellite is designed and built by […]