Tag: GEO
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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…
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Marlink Selected by TUI Cruises for Hybrid Connectivity Platform
Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a fully managed hybrid connectivity and digital services platform for Mein Schiff Flow, the latest addition to the cruise operator’s fleet. Scheduled for christening in Trieste, Italy,…
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Katalyst Space Raises $12 Million to Develop NEXUS Robotic Spacecraft
On the heels of its first-of-a-kind mission to boost NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, Katalyst Space raised $12 million to develop Katalyst’s NEXUS robotic spacecraft and expand satellite servicing to multi-orbit, multi-mission operations. While the last 20 years have been focused on getting more objects to space, Katalyst builds the vehicles that make work in…
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Infinite Orbits Selects Open Cosmos’ Platforms for its LEO Space Domain Awareness Demo
Infinite Orbits, the European leader in in-orbit servicing and Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO), and leading space company Open Cosmos, which delivers end-to-end satellite missions and operational space infrastructure globally, have announced their partnership on a new Infinite Orbits’ Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission designed to advance autonomous inspection and operational Space Situational Awareness (SSA)…
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Infinite Orbits Selects Open Cosmos for ‘Tom & Jerry’ Satellite Inspection Mission
European space companies Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos have partnered on a new satellite mission designed to demonstrate rendezvous, proximity and inspection operations in low-Earth orbit (LEO). The mission, dubbed “Tom & Jerry,” will involve two satellites that will perform a series of maneuvering and inspection activities after launch, which is currently targeted for mid-2027.…
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Space Force Plans 2027 GEO Refueling and Servicing Demos
What orbital servicing capabilities will Space Force demonstrate in 2027? The U.S. Space Force will launch its first operational demonstrations of in-space refueling and satellite servicing in geostationary orbit (GEO) during 2027 under the USSF-23 mission. The mission represents the military’s most ambitious step toward establishing persistent space logistics capabilities at the critical 35,786 km…
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Russia Joins US-China GEO Inspector Satellite Arms Race
What does Russia’s entry into GEO inspector operations mean for orbital security? Russia has deployed its first known inspector satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO), completing a three-way surveillance competition with the US and China at the critical 35,786 km altitude. The development marks a significant escalation in space domain awareness capabilities, with all three major…