KSAT has introduced the world’s first, commercial, fully automated, Ka-band ground network optimized for smallsat constellations. KSATlite Ka-band services represent the nexgen of ground network solutions, offering unparalleled bandwidth and […]
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Spire Global awarded a GHGSat contract for satellite constellation expansion
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has been awarded a space services contract by GHGSat, wherein Spire will build, launch and operate four additional, 16U smallsats, that will carry GHGSat payloads […]
Impulse Space: The LEO Express-2 + LEO Express-3 missions
Impulse Space, Inc. and the firm’s LEO Express-2 and LEO Express-3 missions will perform in-space services, including payload hosting, last-mile orbital delivery, constellation deployment, low altitude maneuvers and controlled atmospheric […]
Lockheed Martin: Smallsat rapid development facility opens + also completes the CDR for SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has opened a facility that streamlines small satellite (smallsat) processing to enable high-rate delivery. The multi-million dollar facility will house the company’s Space Development Agency (SDA) […]
NASA releases Small Spacecraft Reliability Knowledge Base Tool v3.0
NASA’s Small Spacecraft Reliability Initiative (SSRI) Knowledge Base v3.0 was deployed on June 28, 2023. The enhancements featured in this version include: an upgrade to the search bar to facilitate […]
Benchmark unveils 1st autopilot for satellites + engages in new partnership with Kayhan Space
With operational smallsat constellations scaling fast, and regulatory controls for sustainability quickly emerging, Benchmark Space Systems has announced the commercial launch of the first-ever, driver assist, control system capable of […]
Pale Blue to supply water based propulsion systems
Pale Blue has been awarded a new contract with Yonsei University in South Korea to provide the Resistojet (0.5U sized water vapor) propulsion system for a pair of 6U satellites. […]
Bright Ascension’s new product suite
Bright Ascension Ltd. expects to release significantly more information on the firm’s upcoming product suite launch at the Small Satellites Conference in Logan, Utah, at Booth 194, from August 5th […]
Satcom Direct + Gilat sign a strategic agreement
Satcom Direct and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) have signed a strategic agreement to develop and supply new, ultra-low profile, electronically steered antennas (ESA) to support in-flight […]
Smallsat market continues growth
Approximately 26,104 smallsats (satellites <500 kg) will be launched between 2023-2032, representing a daily launch mass of 1.5 tons over the 10 year period, according to Euroconsult. Two constellations – […]