Tag: Ground

  • AiRANACULUS Secures $5 Million NASA Contract for Lunar and Space Communication

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    AiRANACULUS, a Massachusetts-based deep technology company focused on intelligent RF and autonomous networking systems, announced that it has been awarded a $5 million Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) contract from NASA. The effort will support technology development enabling next-generation heterogeneous communication networks for lunar and deep-space missions. AiRANACULUS will enhance its Cross Layer Spectrum…

  • ICEYE Selected by Iberdrola for Grid Resilience Project

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    ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, was selected by IBERDROLA to develop an innovation project aimed at strengthening its electricity grid against extreme natural events. Through a comprehensive multi-perils approach, the initiative will enable Iberdrola to anticipate risks, rapidly assess damage and minimize supply disruptions using near-real-time geospatial data.  The solution is…

  • SatVu Begins Commercial Operations for HotSat-2 Thermal Imaging Satellite

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    SatVu announced the Start of Commercial Operations (SCO) for HotSat-2, marking the beginning of routine tasking and delivery of commercial thermal intelligence products to customers worldwide. The milestone marks SatVu’s evolution from technology demonstration to operational delivery, providing Defence & Intelligence, Economic Intelligence and Climate Resilience industry sector users with decision-grade, independent thermal intelligence that…

  • Orbion Space Technology Advances Small Satellite Mobility with Aurora Hall-Effect Thrusters

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    Orbion Space Technology is expanding electric propulsion capabilities for the small satellite market through the Aurora family of Hall-effect thrusters. Designed specifically for SmallSats, CubeSats and microsatellites, the Aurora propulsion systems provide efficient in-space maneuvering capabilities for missions requiring orbit raising, station keeping, collision avoidance, constellation management and end-of-life disposal. Electric propulsion technologies have therefore…

  • Rocket Lab Completes 10th Dedicated Launch for Synspective

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    Rocket Lab Corporation a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has successfully placed another satellite into orbit for Synspective, achieving a significant milestone as the tenth dedicated launch for the Japan-based Earth observation company with 100% mission success.  This latest launch – Rocket Lab’s 12th of the year – drives home…

  • NewSpace Africa Conference Releases First Impact Report

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    Space in Africa has released the NewSpace Africa Conference Impact Report, the first comprehensive account of the conference’s five-year contribution to the development of the African space and satellite industry, covering the conference’s evolution from 2022 to 2026 and its growing role in shaping conversations, partnerships and opportunities. Over five editions, the conference has grown…

  • Firefly Aerospace Acquires Space-ng for Autonomous Space Operations

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    Firefly Aerospace a market leading space and defense technology company, announced the acquisition of Space-ng a leader in AI-powered vision navigation and autonomous guidance systems. The acquisition brings proven spacecraft software and camera hardware for Firefly’s Blue Ghost landers and Elytra orbital vehicles, bolstering Firefly’s capabilities to advance the future of autonomous space operations for missions…

  • Mitsubishi Electric Selects MDA Space for Defence Communication Satellite Program

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    MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has been selected by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to design and manufacture the digital payload, antennas and various subsystems for the next-generation defence communications satellite program ordered by the Japan Ministry of Defense. This satellite program will replace DSN-2, also known as Kirameki-2,…

  • SatVu Advances Climate Resilience with High-Resolution Thermal Satellite Data

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    SatVu is expanding its Climate Resilience capabilities through high-resolution thermal satellite data designed to help governments, city authorities, non-governmental organizations, businesses and communities monitor urban heat and environmental change. Using data captured by the HotSat-1 satellite, the company provides 3.5-meter resolution thermal imagery that enables users to understand the effects of rising temperatures, identify environmental changes…

  • AAC Clyde Space Achieves First In-Orbit Imaging with VIREON-1 Constellation

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    AAC Clyde Space has achieved first light, demonstrating imaging capability in orbit with the VIREON-1 Earth Observation satellite. The satellite has completed several planned image acquisitions, with imaging data successfully downlinked to the ground. This marks an important step in the commissioning of the VIREON constellation and confirms that the satellite can perform the key…