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 […]
Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
GovSat orders a defence telecommunications satellite from Thales Alenia Space
GovSat (LuxGovSat S.A.), a public-private joint venture between the Luxembourg Government and SES, together with Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), have signed a […]
Astroscale U.S. signs Space Act Agreement with NASA to advance national security on-orbit servicing capabilities
Astroscale U.S. has signed a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to test rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) capabilities of the Astroscale U.S. Refueler […]
Boeing secures $2.8 billion contract to enhance U.S. Strategic SATCOM capabilities
Boeing [NYSE: BA] was recently awarded a $2.8 billion contract for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, the space-based component of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) […]
Russia slaps a satellite dish on a boat, calls it a “Starlink Killer” — analysts say it’s 1990s tech
Russia has introduced a new maritime drone called “Breeze” equipped with satellite communication technology, presenting it as a domestic alternative to Starlink. However, the system appears to rely on outdated communication methods that could severely limit its […]
Northrop Grumman successfully integrates spacecraft for next-generation space robotic servicing system
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) SpaceLogistics LLC has integrated a robotics payload onto its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) spacecraft bus, achieving another milestone for its MRV and the Defense Advanced […]
Eutelsat eyes Italian satellite contract
Various reports on a proposed $1.5 billion Italian plan for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites talk of the agreement being ‘cancelled’ or ‘paused’ or ‘stalled’. In its place Eutelsat’s CEO has […]
ESA and Seamless Air Alliance drive 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity for aviation
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) have made key achievements in the development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for aviation connectivity. Following a formalised partnership in […]
Eutelsat: “What a mess”
Within minutes of Eutelsat releasing its half-yearly results on February 14th a major sell-off by shareholders occurred, and drove Eutelsat’s share price down to another ‘all time low’ of just […]
Forrester’s Digest: Thales, Hispasat start Quantum Key geo-system
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67 per cent) and Leonardo (33 per cent), and Hispasat, Redeia’s satellite services operator, have announced the start of the development, manufacturing, […]