Tag: Ground
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Maritime Launch Services Completes Suborbital Launch Demonstration at Spaceport Nova Scotia
Maritime Launch Services announced the completion of a suborbital launch demonstration from Spaceport Nova Scotia, conducted in partnership with T-Minus Engineering B.V. The launch took place at 8:51 a.m. AST. “The successful execution of launch operations demonstrates the growing capability of Spaceport Nova Scotia and the dedication of the team, community partners, and regulators who have helped…
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L3Harris Technologies Demonstrates Ramjet Propulsion Systems for PrSM Increment 4 Program
L3Harris Technologies has successfully tested a potential propulsion solution for the U.S Army’s PrSM Increment 4 program, demonstrating readiness to support the extended range capabilities needed to provide a decisive advantage in future threat environments. The testing confirmed the propulsion system’s successful transition from the solid rocket motor’s initial boost to the ramjet engine, which…
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K2 Space Advances High-Power Satellite Systems with Mega and Giga Class Platforms
K2 Space, a satellite manufacturer headquartered in Torrance, California, is developing a new generation of high-power satellite platforms designed to deliver significantly greater payload capacity, onboard power and mission flexibility than traditional spacecraft systems. By focusing on large-scale, high-performance satellite buses optimized for modern launch vehicles, the company is addressing the growing demand for satellites…
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Space Forge Advances In-Space Manufacturing Through Microgravity Production Technology
Space Forge is developing an in-space manufacturing platform focused on producing high-value materials in the unique conditions of space. The company’s approach leverages the microgravity, vacuum and thermal environment of orbit to manufacture materials that are difficult or impossible to produce on Earth, targeting applications across semiconductors, advanced computing, clean energy, telecommunications and quantum technologies.…
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AAC Clyde Space Secures €10.9 Million ESA Contract for VDES Satellite Development
AAC Clyde Space has signed a EUR 10.9 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to advance the development and demonstration of a VDES satellite constellation and future maritime services within the INFLECION programme. The contract follows the previously completed definition phase (phase 1). The INFLECION programme now advances into separate workstreams covering different capabilities of…
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LeoLabs Deploys Scout-S Radar to Enhance Space Domain Awareness
LeoLabs, the world’s leading mission partner for persistent Orbital Intelligence, announced the deployment of Scout-S, a first-of-its kind system designed to enhance battlespace awareness for U.S. and Allied space operations. Scout-S represents the next evolution in LeoLabs’ radar architecture as it establishes a new class of transportable, three-dimensional (3D) search radars that can be rapidly…
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Rocket One to File Patents for AI-Powered Autonomous Defense and Space Security Platform
Rocket One, a developer of advanced technologies for artificial intelligence, defense, and space infrastructure, announced the pending filing of provisional patent applications covering a novel AI-powered autonomous defense and space security platform designed to protect critical assets across terrestrial and space environments. The patent portfolio incorporates advanced nanomagnetic computing concepts intended to enable highly efficient…
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Spire Global and Diehl Defence Partner to Advance Space-Based Early Warning Systems
Spire Global, a leading global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Diehl Defence, a leading German systems integrator for air defense and guided missile systems. The agreement was signed at the ILA Berlin Airshow 2026. The agreement provides for both companies to advance and deepen a…
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Lacuna Space Advances Satellite Connectivity Through LPWAN-Based IoT Technologies
Lacuna Space is developing a suite of satellite connectivity technologies designed to extend Internet of Things (IoT) communications beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. Built around Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) architectures, the company’s technology portfolio enables low-cost, low-power devices to communicate directly via satellite, providing connectivity for applications including environmental monitoring, agriculture, logistics, infrastructure…
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Thales Alenia Space Secures ESA Contract for Sentinel-1 Next Generation Satellites
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture of Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces the signing of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development of the two Sentinel-1 Next Generation satellites. The contract signed represents the first tranche of a contract worth a total of 700 million euros. Sentinel-1NG is part of Copernicus,…