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USSF Selects Northrop Grumman for In-Space Demonstration of Refueling Technologies
The United States Space Force (USSF) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation two national security contracts, including a technology demonstration for in-space refueling. These contracts build on Northrop Grumman’s proven on-orbit satellite servicing and refueling innovation, including first-of-its-kind mission extension services that protect critical space assets in geosynchronous orbit for both the U.S. government and commercial partners.…
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Marlink Creates New Cybersecurity Company, Marlink Cyber
Marlink is creating its own cybersecurity company in a strategic move. Marlink Cyber will be a dedicated cybersecurity company to address growth of cyber threats and the increasing need for compliance. Some 150 experts will focus on developing and delivering the services and solutions customers need to address emerging cyber challenges. Marlink announced the creation…
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Frontgrade Gaisler Secures SNSA Contract to Develop First Neuromorphic SoC for Space
The Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA) has awarded Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors for space missions, a contract to commercialize the first neuromorphic System on Chip (SoC) device for space applications. Already in development at Frontgrade Gaisler, the device is part of the company’s new GRAIN (Gaisler Research Artificial Intelligence NOEL-V) product…
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Slingshot Aerospace Selected by AFWERX for AI-Powered Space Object Tracking
Slingshot Aerospace, the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, announced it has been selected by AFWERX to support its Rapid Analysis of Photometric Tracks for space Object identification and behavior Recognition program. Under RAPTOR, Slingshot will use machine learning to track, analyze, and report on the behaviors…
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Sidus Space Expands $120M Agreement with Lonestar for Lunar Data Storage Spacecraft
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the decision to move forward with, and broaden the scope of, a preliminary agreement valued at approximately $120 million with Lonestar Data Holdings. The agreement defines the collaboration between Sidus and Lonestar to design, build and provide on-orbit support for six lunar data storage spacecraft, marking…
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Eutelsat Expands LEO-Enabled Aviation Services with High-Speed Low Latency Connectivity
Eutelsat, a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide, announced its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) services for commercial and business aviation are now live and operational, with over 100 certified antenna installations completed and the first commercial and business aircraft now flying using Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity. In addition to…
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Riyadh Air Signs on for Viasat IFC For Boeing Dreamliner Planes
Saudi Arabia’s new airline Riyadh Air selected Viasat to provide in-flight connectivity on its initial Boeing 787 Dreamliner factory-installed deliveries. Riyadh Air is a new airline owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, set to start flights this year. It plans to reach 100 global destinations by 2030. Riyadh Air has 39 confirmed Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner…
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Intelsat Wins US Space Force PLEO Task Order for Maritime Connectivity
Intelsat received a task order under the Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (PLEO) contract vehicle to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with maritime connectivity. Under the 12-month task order, Intelsat said it will provide satellite bandwidth, equipment, and services to the DoD for global maritime coverage. Intelsat said its work under this order will support global…