Satellite technology is emerging as a critical complementary solution to terrestrial networks, enhancing coverage and resilience, according to new Omdia research, Satellite IoT Market Landscape – 2025. The new report […]
Business Moves
EchoStar selects MDA Space for D2D satellite constellation project estimated to be $5 Billion
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS), a global communications and connectivity provider, selected MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a solid mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for […]
Vaya Space selected for $1.2 million AFWERX Phase II contract to advance hypersonic propulsion
Vaya Space has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1,236,406 focused on the development of the Hybrid-Fueled Ramjet, a throttleable and restartable hypersonic […]
Joby collaborates with L3Harris to pursue defense applications for autonomous hybrid VTOL aircraft
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) have announced the companies are exploring opportunities to develop a new aircraft class for defense applications. The gas turbine, hybrid, […]
NearSpace Launch reaches major milestone of more than 1000 systems and subsystems
NearSpace Launch, Inc. (NSL), provider in small satellite innovation and mission success, achieved a major milestone: over 1000 systems and subsystems successfully deployed in orbit. Since its founding in 2014, […]
BlackSky wins next phase of U.S. Navy Optical inter-satellite link research contract to advance Gen-3 comms for military ops
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has won the next phase of a competitive U.S. Navy research contract to further develop optical inter-satellite link (OISL) terminal apps for its Gen-3 constellation. […]
Intuitive Machines receives $9.8 million OTV contract
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR) has secured a $9.8 million Phase Two government contract to advance its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (“OTV”) through Critical Design Review (CDR)—the final engineering milestone on […]
Gilat awarded $8+ million from Israel’s MoD for strategic defense communication solutions
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) has announced that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued at more than $8 million by Israel’s Ministry […]
SSC continues to transform acquisition of SATCOM capabilities—5 companies contracted
The United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) continues to transform the way satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities are acquired. The Command has awarded a Protected Tactical Satellite Communications […]
Gilmour Space Technologies’ giant leap for Australia’s space capability with successful first test launch of Eris rocket
Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia’s first locally designed and built orbital rocket — a major milestone toward offering low-cost, responsive launch services for small […]