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ClearSpace Advances In-Orbit Servicing with the PRELUDE Proximity Operations Mission
ClearSpace is advancing the future of in-orbit servicing and sustainable space operations through the PRELUDE mission, a technology demonstration program designed to validate critical proximity operations, rendezvous, navigation and manoeuvring capabilities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). PRELUDE will demonstrate the technologies required for satellite life extension, robotic servicing, inspection and future capture operations. By combining…
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Peru Taps Gilat for Connectivity Program
Gilat Satellite Networks has won a new connectivity deal in Peru, a country with a population of around 35 million people. Gilat Peru has signed a $14 million deal with the Regional Government of Ayacucho for the execution of a fiber-optic broadband project in southern Ayacucho under Peru’s Works for Taxes (Obras por Impuestos –…
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Viasat Taps Rocket Lab to Build Anti-Jam GEO Satellite for Space Force Tactical Comms Program
The selection follows a prime contract Viasat won on May 22, 2026 to deliver one of the first small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit satellites for the PTS-G constellation. That initial production award, known as Swarm 1, covers manufacturing, integration and test, launch, and on-orbit checkout of the mini-GEO satellite system. Viasat’s government space team, within…
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SpaceX Launches Two Falcon 9s From Opposite Coasts in 38 Minutes
The two flights deployed the USSF-366 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Florida and a Globalstar-2R communications satellite from California. The milestone highlights SpaceX’s approach of treating orbital launch operations as a high-density transportation network, relying on automated range safety protocols and parallel pad refurbishment to increase turnaround throughput. Company executives frequently compare rocket…
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FCC Clears AST SpaceMobile to Test 800 MHz Satellite Connectivity
The 800 MHz band matters for direct-to-device service because lower-frequency spectrum penetrates buildings and reaches phones in more challenging environments. The authorization is a regulatory step that could expand the practical use cases for AST’s service beyond outdoor coverage. The action, reported on August 17, 2026, grants AST temporary permission to conduct tests rather than…
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ASPINA Develops Reaction Wheel Lineup for Small Satellites and CubeSats
ASPINA is developing a lineup of reaction wheels (RWs) for small satellite constellations operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), covering five spacecraft classes: 10 kg-class CubeSats, 100 kg-class, 200 kg-class, 300 kg-class and 500 kg-class satellites. The RWs are designed to address demand for competitive cost, shorter lead times and reliable component supply as satellite constellations…
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PlanetiQ Secures $2.73 Million NOAA Contract for GNSS-RO and TEC Data
PlanetiQ announced that it has been awarded a $2.73 million contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide commercial GNSS Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) and Total Electron Content (TEC) data through NOAA’s Commercial Data Program. Under the 74-day contract, PlanetiQ will provide NOAA with 4200 GNSS-RO profiles per day and 500 TEC tracks…
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NASA’s Starling Mission Opens New Space Navigation Frontiers
NASA’s Starling mission has marked another milestone in spacecraft autonomy by using a new system that determines a satellite’s position in orbit by referencing other objects in space, instead of relying on a navigational network. The FALCON (Fast Autonomous Lost-in-space Catalog-based Optical Navigation) technology demonstration is a step toward spacecraft being able to operate more…
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CACI Selected to Strengthen Technology Architectures for U.S Space Force Guardians
CACI International announced it has been selected to deliver technology that will defend U.S. interests against adversarial threats for the U.S. Space Force. Under the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) contract, CACI will deliver critical technology advancements that strengthen and modernize the test and…
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SEOPS Expands Waymaker Program as First LEO Mission Nears Full Capacity
SEOPS has announced that its inaugural Waymaker dedicated rideshare mission to sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) was nearing capacity, with 90% of available payload mass already under contract just months after the program’s launch. To meet customer demand for dedicated rideshare opportunities to low Earth orbit (LEO), SEOPS has introduced a second Waymaker mission in early 2028.…