Tag: Communication Systems
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Lockheed Martin Transfers Orion Artemis II Spacecraft to NASA for Crewed Lunar Mission
Lockheed Martin has completed assembly and testing of NASA’s Orion Artemis II spacecraft, transferring possession to NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team. This milestone is a significant step for NASA and the Artemis industry team, as they prepare to launch a crew of four astronauts to further the agency’s mission in establishing a human presence…
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Terma Provides RF Special Check-Out Equipment for Testing and Calibration of Satellite Sub-Systems
Terma, a provider of mission-critical solutions for the aerospace, defense and security sectors, offers Radio Frequency Special Check-Out Equipment (RF SCOE) to test and calibrate satellite radio frequency sub-systems with a market-leading degree of precision. RF SCOE is an industry standard solution to test the radio frequency sub-systems of a satellite with the highest degree of precision. Also Read:…
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Thales Delivers Dual Travelling Wave Tubes for Airbus’ Optus-11 Satellite
Thales has delivered all the Dual-TWTs necessary for the optimal performance of the Optus-11 satellite, developed by Airbus Defence and Space, and operating in the Ku-band. This delivery will significantly improve the communication and data management capabilities of Optus-11, while enhancing its performance and operational reliability. Reconfigurable even in orbit, this flexible satellite represents a…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Receives Multimillion Order from a Global Defense Organization
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that its Defense Division received a multimillion-dollar order from a Global Defense Organization for the supply of advanced antenna technology to be integrated into the organization’s advanced defense communication systems. Deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2025. Gilat’s antenna…
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HRL and Boeing Complete Testing and Validation for Quantum Entanglement Swapping Satellites
HRL Laboratories and Boeing have completed construction and technical validation on a quantum communication subassembly for Boeing’s Q4S satellite mission – a first-of-its-kind effort to demonstrate four-photon quantum entanglement swapping in space. This powerful capability is essential to enabling future secure communications and distributed quantum networks. With this milestone, HRL has completed construction of the…
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Eutelsat Expands Inflight Connectivity Deal with Panasonic Avionics on EUTELSAT 10B
Eutelsat and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) have announced an extension of their capacity deal on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite, serving the inflight connectivity market, covering both the duration and volume of the previous agreement. Panasonic Avionics, an anchor customer on EUTELSAT 10B since its entry into service in July 2023, leverages multiple gigahertz of capacity on…
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Sidus Space: Driving Innovation in the Expanding Space Economy
Founded in 2012, Sidus Space is a commercial space firm based in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the United States. The company specializes in Space and Data-as-a-Service solutions, offering comprehensive satellite design, manufacturing, launch, and operations services. Their proprietary LizzieSat satellite platform supports various applications, including environmental monitoring, IoT communications, and Earth observation. Sidus Space has established…
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Millennium Space Systems Advances Future Space Missions with Innovative Technologies
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is revolutionizing the space industry with its advanced technologies and innovative solutions. The company specializes in delivering high-performance small satellite missions designed to meet the unique needs of defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial customers. With a strong focus on rapid development and mission success, Millennium Space Systems is set…
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MDA Space Signs Agreement with SatixFy for Engineering Models and Space Grade Chipsets
SatixFy Communications, a leader in next-generation satellite communication systems based on in-house-designed chipsets, announced the receipt of a purchase order from MDA Space of approximately $6.7 million for engineering models and space-grade chips, alongside signing an amended Authorization to Proceed (ATP) agreement for an additional $3.5 million for engineering work and an amendment to the…
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ST Engineering iDirect’s Public Safety Solution Secures MSUA Satellite Mobile Innovation Award 2025
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has been awarded the President’s Award for Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Response by the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), for its leading-edge satellite technology in public safety communications. ST Engineering iDirect’s public safety solution ensures reliable, scalable and secure connectivity for first responders, emergency services and disaster recovery…