Aitech has introduced the picosatellite (PicoSat) constellation platform, IQSat™. The IQSat is AI-enabled and includes Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI) ML) from Intuidex, Inc. incorporated in Intuidex’s Watchman for […]
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KONGSBERG to deliver 280 microsatellites to SpinLaunch’s LEO SATCOM constellation
SpinLaunch has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics (‘KONGSBERG’) as its exclusive satellite supplier for their LEO broadband communication constellation, Meridian Space—the parties have signed a contract for the delivery of 280 of these smallsats, […]
SDA issues solicitation to recompete 10 Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Gamma Variant space vehicles
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 […]
SES + SpeQtral sign MoU to advance global quantum-secure comms
SES and SpeQtral signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interoperable Optical Ground Station (OGS) to establish long-distance satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between Asia and Europe. Under […]
SuperSharp achieves two critical milestones toward space telescope launch in 2026
SuperSharp Space Systems Ltd. (SuperSharp), a University of Cambridge spinoff, earlier this month received a £5 million award from the UK Space Agency—these funds will enable an on-orbit demonstration of […]
Teledyne delivers 100th infrared detector for the SDA’s Tracking Layer
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) earlier this month announced the company’s on-time and early deliveries for the Space Development Agency‘s (SDA) proliferated constellation with the delivery of the 100th large format […]
KONGSBERG launches and is now operating their 1st satellite
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG’) has entered the space industry as a satellite operator and service provider after the company launched their first microsatellite from California. The satellite, named ARVAKER […]
Startical launches their first satellite—IOD-1
Startical, a company created by ENAIRE and Indra to optimize air traffic management from space, has launched its first satellite, the IOD-1 (In-Orbit Demonstrator-1), via launch integrator Exolaunch as part […]
Interstellar Communication launches 1st icMercury satellite via SpaceX
Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc. has launched their first icMercury PocketQube satellite, HADES-ICM—the satellite was deployed into LEO aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on […]
Alba Orbital launches 5 satellites via SpaceX— now a total of 53 launched satellites for the firm
Alba Orbital integrated five PocketQube satellites from three different countries for their flight on-board SpaceX’s Transporter-13 Rideshare mission. The satellites were integrated into Alba Orbital’s PocketQube Deployer, AlbaPod, at their […]