L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has successfully completed a technology demonstration, under a Defense Innovation Unit prototype contract, for the U.S. Space Force satellite communication system to improve communications with the agency’s growing number of satellites. L3Harris developed a Multi-Band Multi-Mission (MBMM) phased array ground antenna system and integrated it with the Space Force’s Satellite Communication Network […]
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NextGen Federal Systems Secures USAF Global Synthetic Weather Radar (GSWR) Contract
NextGen Federal Systems has been awarded the Global Synthetic Weather Radar (GSWR) Research to Operations (R2O) contract by the US Air Force. MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s (MIT LL) research effort established the viability of leveraging available observation data as input to Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to derive radar-like data. Operationalizing the GSWR research capability will provide […]
Over-the-Air Tests with K/Q-Band, Phased-Array, Multi-Beam Antenna on Protected Comms Satellite Successful For ThinKom
ThinKom Solutions, Inc., recently completed successful, over-the-air tests of a pair of 17-inch, active diameter, K-/Q-band phased-array antennas communicating through an Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite. The tests verified that the antenna, based on ThinKom’s patented Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub (VICTS) architecture, meets or exceeds all performance metrics for operating effectively with the […]
Two Teledyne Paradise Datacom Modems Gain WGS Certification
Teledyne Paradise Datacom has announced that two of their flagship modems have officially been certified for use in the Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) system, the high capacity SATCOM system partnership between the Defense Departments of the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Part of the Teledyne Defense Electronics Group, Teledyne Paradise Datacom (Paradise) completed the WGS certification […]
Diversified Technologies’ New C-Band Radar For Vandenberg AFB
Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) has built a new transmitter for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Western Range AN/TPQ-18 radar facility at Vandenberg AFB, California. This upgraded, 3 MW, C-band radar transmitter energizes, controls, and protects an extended interaction Klystron (EIK), with the output fed to a space-fed Cassegrainian antenna. The DTI Transmitter Upgrade uses the […]
NASA’s Landsat-9 USSF Developed ESPA EFS Passes Design Status Review 3
The combined Landsat-9 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) Flight System (EFS) team recently passed a major program milestone for NASA, known as Design Status Review 3. After a detailed assessment between NASA and the mission partners addressing safety aspects for the range and a “Do No Harm” assessment to the anchor satellite […]
SpaceX Is The Recipient Of A Multi-Million $$$ Award From The SDA
A nearly $155 million award by the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) has been made to Space Exploration Technologies Inc. (SpaceX) for launch services from Vandenberg Air Force Base for the agency’s Agency’s Tranche 0 Transport and Tracking Layer space vehicles. This award was made based on the Tranche 0 Launch request for proposal (HQ085021R0001) […]
GomSpace’s Contract Enhances Colombian Air Force and CODALTEC’s Satellite Capabilities
A second FACSAT-2 contract has been signed by GomSpace to support advanced science and technology activities that will enhance the satellite capabilities of the Colombian Airforce. The contract and collaboration consist of a three-party agreement between CODALTEC / Colombian Air Force (“FAC”) and GomSpace to continue the FACSAT-2 satellite mission and associated intensive virtual technology […]
Coolisys Technologies’ Power Switcher To Empower Azimuth Satellite-Controlled Systems for TacOps
DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) has announced that the company’s power electronics business, Coolisys Technologies Corp.® (“Coolisys®”), has been awarded a $1.1 million contract to manufacture and supply a rugged fully customized DC to DC multiple output power switching solution for tactical military use. Coolisys’ subsidiary, Digital Power Corporation, will provide the customized power […]
Russia Conducts Test of Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite Missile
The following information comes directly from the U.S. Space Command Russia has conducted a test of a direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile. “Russia publicly claims it is working to prevent the transformation of outer space into a battlefield, yet at the same time Moscow continues to weaponize space by developing and fielding on-orbit and ground-based capabilities […]