Collins Aerospace’s next generation, software-defined, airborne communication system – ARC 210 Gen6 – is now authorized for delivery to Five Eye and NATO nations. This advanced airborne radio features the latest satellite capability (MUOS), anti-jam technology, embedded high-power output as well as the latest modernized cryptology for enhanced situational awareness (SSA) and seamless communications in […]
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SES successfully prices 750 million eurobond
SES S.A. has successfully launched and priced a bond offering in which the company has agreed to sell senior unsecured fixed rate notes due in 2029 for a total amount of 750 million euros. The new notes will bear a coupon of 3.50% and were priced at 99.725% of their nominal value, representing a credit […]
SpacePath Communications To Unveil Their New 650W Ka-Band Amplifier @ CommunicAsia
SpacePath Communications is exhibiting a new line-up of its popular high power SATCOM amplifiers and sub-systems at CommunicAsia 2022 at booth 5K1-13. SpacePath’s amplifier range now includes a 650W Ka-band amplifier with a unique carbon-cooling structure. The innovative cooling design features comparable thermal performance to copper but is only half the weight, contributing to the […]
Cell Network Connectivity Demo’d Successfully In Kazakhstan By SES + Kcell
Kcell, Kazakhstan’s leading mobile network operator, and SES, a leading, global content connectivity provider via satellite, have successfully demonstrated satellite-enabled cellular networks in remote parts of Kazakhstan. Kcell’s terrestrial network was paired with SES’s O3b satellites operating in MEO to establish and test connectivity for 3G and 4G applications. During the demo, SES’s satellite network […]
OHB + ESA Sign Rider-Contract For The 2nd Copernicus CO2M EO Development Phase
The CO2M mission of the European Earth Observation Program, Copernicus aims to specifically measure how much climate-changing carbon dioxide is actually released into the atmosphere by human activities. OHB System AG, a subsidiary of the space and technology group OHB SE, was awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) two years ago for […]
NanoAvionics Alpha Smallsat Demo To Be Powered By Gama Solar Sails
NanoAvionics has been contracted by Gama for a demonstration of Gama’s solar sails propulsion system in LEO. Under the mission agreement, NanoAvionics will provide its 6U smallsat bus, payload integration services, a satellite testing campaign, launch services and satellite operations. The launch of the “Alpha” smallsat is scheduled for the second half of this year. […]
Key Milestone Reached By Thales Alenia Space In The Ongoing Development of Prime OBH’s Copernicus CO2M Mission For The ESA
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed an amendment to its CO2M contract worth €169 million with project prime contractor OHB for the development and qualification of the payloads for the first two satellites in the CO2M mission, part of Europe’s Copernicus program. Copernicus is the core satellite […]
A Major NATO Airborne Contract Goes To Horizon Technologies For Their Flying Fish™ Airborne SIGINT System
Horizon Technologies has been assigned a £2 million contract by a NATO customer for the company’s FlyingFish™ airborne SIGINT system. This follows a number of 1Q 2022 orders from a variety of customers around the world seeking to upgrade their ISR capabilities. Horizon Technologies’ FlyingFish™ system is currently involved in NATO operations along the Ukrainian […]
Miratlas Secures Million$€ In Seed Funding
Miratlas has raised 2 million euros in seed funding — the round was led by Karista and supported by Région Sud Investissement and private investors. This major, initial funding is a key step for Miratlas, which seeks to build industrial capacities to deploy its instruments globally and step up company developments. Founded in 2018 and […]
Airbus’ Final Two Dispenser-Free Pléiades Neo Constellation Satellites Ready For Launch
The last two satellites of the Airbus-built, owned and operated Pléiades Neo constellation are on track for launch later this year, following successful final tests in Toulouse’s clean rooms. Following the seamless parallel integration of both Pléiades Neo 5 and 6 satellites, and the successful conclusion of the environment (thermal vacuum, acoustic, vibration) test campaign, […]