Tag: GEO
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Shijian-31 Sweeps GEO in an Orbit Never Seen Before
Is China’s Shijian-31 the First Satellite Designed to Surveil the Entire GEO Belt? A 50 meters-per-second retrograde burn at perigee is all that separates China’s Shijian-31 from passing directly through geostationary orbit (GEO) — the orbital band hosting the world’s most strategically valuable communications, missile warning, and intelligence satellites. Launched June 16, 2026 on a…
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Beyond Gravity to Supply Navigation Receivers for NOAA GeoXO Weather Satellites
The latest generation of NOAA weather satellites, which will be built by Lockheed Martin, will be launched into space starting in 2032. The satellites’ precise in-orbit positioning will be determined using technology from Beyond Gravity. “For our first contract with Lockheed Martin, we will supply navigation receivers for two NOAA weather satellites. The more accurately…
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SWISSto12 Closes US $70 Million Series C to Meet Growing Multi-Orbit Demand
SWISSto12, a leading enabler of the new space economy, announced the close of its $70 million (€61 million) Series C. This news follows the award of $84.8 million (€73 million) from European Space Agency (ESA) Member States to the HummingSat ARTES partnership project, through which ESA supports SWISSto12 in the development and in-orbit validation of HummingSat.…
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ISA Secures SPRCO SBIR to Enhance GEO Space Domain Awareness
HawkEye 360, the global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, announced that the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpaceRCO) has selected Innovative Signal Analysis (ISA), now part of HawkEye 360, as one of three companies chosen to develop an adaptable radar-warning sensor for U.S. military satellites in geosynchronous orbit (GEO). The Small Business Innovation Research…
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Infinite Orbits and Arianespace Sign MoU for Direct-to-GEO Launch Services
Infinite Orbits and Arianespace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for future collaboration on multiple direct-to-geostationary orbit (GEO) launch services. Announced during the French NewSpace Summit, the partnership brings together Arianespace’s decades of launch heritage with Infinite Orbits’ next-generation in-orbit servicing capabilities. The collaboration reflects the evolution of the European space ecosystem, where…
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Capella Space Enhances SAR Services for Persistent All-Weather Earth Observation
Capella Space is advancing its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data services with high-resolution imaging capabilities designed to deliver mission-ready intelligence in all weather conditions, day or night. Leveraging a mixed-orbit satellite architecture, extended satellite duty cycles and sub-20-minute tasking confirmation, the company enables rapid collection of Earth observation data for government, defence, commercial and scientific users.…
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Northwood Space Unveils Prism Antenna to Support High-Throughput Satellite Communications
Northwood Space has introduced Prism, a new parabolic antenna system designed to support high-volume satellite communications and growing demand for data-intensive space applications. The company said the 2.4-meter antenna is engineered to deliver high-throughput, bidirectional connectivity across multiple orbital regimes and is intended for use cases including enterprise backhaul, direct-to-cellular services, and space-based computing networks.…
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Space Norway Launches Emergency Preparedness for Enterprises and Government
Space Norway has launched its Emergency Preparedness solution, designed to ensure business and government continuity during outages of terrestrial communications. As the sole owner and operator of satellites in Scandinavia, Space Norway is positioning the service as a key contribution to digital resilience across Norway and the wider Nordic region. The service addresses a common vulnerability…
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Avanti Expands In-Space Services with Flexible GEO Satellite Operations
Avanti is expanding its in-space services through a portfolio of satellite relocation and in-orbit operational capabilities designed to provide flexible geostationary (GEO) satellite services. Using its own satellite fleet and in-house spacecraft operations team, the company plans and executes turnkey satellite relocation missions that enable operators to reposition spacecraft efficiently while maintaining operational assurance, cost efficiency…
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Katalyst Space Raises $12 Million to Advance GEO Satellite Servicing Vehicle
Katalyst Space has secured $12 million in new funding to support the development of its first geostationary orbit (GEO)-capable robotic servicing spacecraft, NEXUS, which is scheduled to launch aboard an Arianespace Ariane 6 rocket in 2027. The funding round was led by Geodesic Capital, with participation from Fortitude Ventures and several undisclosed investors. The capital…