The Space Development Agency (SDA) seeks industry submissions to recompete 10 Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) Gamma variant space vehicles—this solicitation is for the Gamma (γ) variant of the Tranche […]
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Saab signs MoU with ICEYE to integrate advanced space-based radar data to military command systems
Saab and ICEYE, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development and integration of advanced space-based radar data in Saab’s command and control (C2) systems. This […]
Spire achieves 2-way laser comms between satellites in space
First-ever achievement for Spire enhances data transmission security and efficiency, setting a new standard for global satellite communications. The Company will launch additional satellites with optical inter-satellite link technology on […]
Rocket Lab on track in development of spacecraft constellation for SDA
Rocket Lab National Security LLC has successfully completed the company’s Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta (T2TL-Beta) program — this milestone marks […]
Rivada tapped for VNO contract with U.S. Navy + establishes secure services office
The United States Navy has contracted Rivada to develop and deliver Virtual Network Operator (VNO) capabilities via the company’s Outernet constellation. The Rivada Outernet is a next-generation LEO satellite constellation. […]
Juno satellite to be built by SSTL for the UK’s MOD DE&S for advanced military ops
United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel are to have access to the latest space technology for military operations, following a contract procured by Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support DE&S […]
True Anomaly’s multi-launch agreement with Firefly Aerospace to launch Jackal autonomous orbital vehicle for U.S.S.F.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, and space defense technology company True Anomaly, Inc., today announced a multi-launch agreement for three responsive launch missions aboard Firefly’s Alpha rocket. […]
Space Force awards four ‘Quick Start’ Resilient GPS agreements
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded four agreements to Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to produce design concepts for Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation one of the Resilient Global […]
OneWeb Technologies intros 1st packaged PNT solution
OneWeb Technologies, Inc. recently announced the commercial availability of the firm’s Astra™ solution that is designed to ensure seamless LEO SATCOM connectivity and operational performance when GPS/global navigation satellite signals […]
SDA awards Tranche 2 Transport Layer contracts for 20 Gamma variant satellite builds
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded two prototype agreements with a total value of approximately $424 million to build and operate 20 Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) — Gamma […]