Airbus has been selected by Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat to build the Thuraya 4-NGS, the next generation, mobile telecommunications system that will drive the continued advancement of Thuraya’s L-band business. Thuraya 4-NGS will deliver higher capabilities and flexibility while increasing capacity and coverage across Europe, Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, enabling […]
Manufacturing
The Arabsat Badr-8 Satellite Build Contract Goes To Airbus Defense + Space
Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) has signed a contract with Airbus Defense and Space to manufacture the Badr-8 satellite, the first of the company’s 7th generation satellites that is expected to be launched at the beginning of 2023. BADR-8, as a 7th Generation satellite, will be based on the-state-of-the-art Airbus Eurostar Neo electric orbit raising […]
Boeing To Build Four 702X Satellites For SES
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a contract to build four additional 702X satellites from SES — this will increases the number of the company’s O3b mPOWER satellites in ME) to 11. These four additional O3b mPOWER satellites will enhance SES’s next-generation MEO constellation throughput and efficiency as well as expand its unique capabilities to deliver […]
US Space Force Selects General Atomics For EO/IR EWS Satellite Program
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been selected for the United States Space Force Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Weather System (EWS) satellite program under the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC). GA-EMS will design and manufacture a prototype spacecraft, integrate the EWS payload and provide on-orbit mission control services to support the collection of theater weather imagery and […]
Express Satellites Launched + Engaged For Copernicus C02M Mission Payloads
The Express-80 and Express-103 communications satellites have been successfully launched by a Proton launch vehicle from the Cosmodrome of Baikonour in Kazakhstan. The satellites are the result of the partnership between the Russian company ISS Reshetnev, providing the H1000 platforms, and Thales Alenia Space, a Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) joint-venture, providing the payloads. The […]
Web Industries Highlights Thermal Insulation Products @ SmallSat Conference
Web Industries Inc. highlighted their design and manufacturing capabilities of thermal insulation blankets and micrometeoroid shielding products at the recent SmallSat Conference. During the SmallSat Conference, Web Industries showcased their multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets and formatted materials for thermal management tasks aboard satellites and space vehicles. MLI blankets are lightweight components consisting of multiple layers […]
UK Ministry of Defence Signs On Airbus for Skynet-6A Satellite
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to extend and enhance the Skynet fleet — this project will involve the development, manufacture, cyber protection, assembly, integration, test and launch, of a military communications satellite, Skynet 6A, planned for launch in 2025. The contract also covers technology development […]
Airbus to Build Optus Satellite
Airbus Defence and Space has won a contract for a fully reconfigurable telecommunications satellite from Australia’s second largest telecommunications company and leading satellite operator, Optus. The satellite will be based on Airbus’ new standard OneSat product line and is Airbus’ first contract from the Australian operator. Airbus will deliver an end-to-end solution, including design and […]