Firefly Alpha rocket experienced a launch anomaly that left a Lockheed Martin satellite in a significantly “lower than planned orbit”, and the “stage and its payload reentered over the South […]
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AST SpaceMobile and U.S. National Science Foundation’s Coordination Agreement between satellite and ground-based astronomy operations
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), is building the first space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, has signed a Coordination Agreement […]
Forrester’s Digest: Nilesat signs MoU with RASCOM
Cairo-based Middle East satellite operator Nilesat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RASCOM (Regional African Satellite Communications Organization) with the intention of boosting satellite technology collaboration across Africa […]
Ground Control’s RockBLOCK Pro debuts as the world’s first certified Iridium Certus 9704 device
Ground Control has become the first Iridium partner to bring a certified Iridium Certus 9704 device to market: the ruggedized RockBLOCK Pro satellite IoT gateway. Powered by the new Iridium […]
United Launch Alliance successfully launches Amazon’s first operational satellites
Atlas V precisely delivers the first grouping of operational broadband satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper constellation. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., (April 28, 2025) – A United Launch Alliance […]
API Gateway to boost USSF space superiority through enhanced data access
U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded a $2.9 million contract to Raft LLC for the development of an Application Programming Interface (API) Gateway through the Space […]
Forrester’s Digest: Starlink ups UK fees in congested areas
UK consumers are facing a surcharge of almost £200 (€235) over and above the initial signing on fee because of Starlink network congestion in some parts of the country, according […]
Planet signs contract with EMDYN to provide satellite data for intelligence, insurance + security solutions
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has signed a multi-year contract with EMDYN, a European-based company that provides agile intelligence-led solutions and security services. Through this relationship, EMDYN will use Planet’s […]
Space Systems Command expands commercial space vehicle processing capacity
Contract awarded to support increased demands of both military and commercial launch activities, to include National Security Space priorities and improve the U.S. Space Force’s responsive and resilient launch capabilities. […]
ESA welcomes inauguration of the African Space Agency
The European Space Agency has joined the world space community in congratulating the African Space Agency on its official inauguration. The African Space Agency (AfSA) is the second regional space […]