Tag: Ground
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to Advance Biomedical and Materials Research in Space
Four crew members will embark on a new long-duration science expedition when they launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission. While on station, the crew will engage in a wide variety of research sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory, including…
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Sidus and Warpspace Sign MOU to Develop Advanced Optical Space Communication
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Warpspace, a pioneering Japanese space-tech company specializing in near real-time high-speed communication network services. The agreement establishes the framework to pursue a Joint Venture focused on delivering integrated solutions for next-generation satellite communications and mission operations. “This…
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NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun and Origin of Universe
NASA‘s newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, is on its way to study the origins of our universe and the history of galaxies, and to search for the ingredients of life in our galaxy. Short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, SPHEREx lifted off at 8:10 p.m. PDT on…
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VIAVI Supports NASA’s SPHEREx Mission to Unveil Cosmic Origins with Infrared Survey
VIAVI Solutions announced its contribution to NASA’s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) mission, which launched on March 11, 2025. A groundbreaking endeavor led by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the mission will conduct the first all-sky spectral survey in…
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Kratos Secures Contract for Sub-Orbital Vehicle Development with Corvid Technologies
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company in the defense, national security, and global markets, announced the award of the Short/Medium Range Sub-Orbital Vehicle (SSOV) II contract as a partner to Corvid Technologies, LLC. The contract, awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, White Sands Detachment, will encompass the design, manufacture, and…
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Telesat Lightspeed: Leading the Next Generation of Satellite Connectivity
Telesat, a global leader in satellite communications, is set to redefine the future of broadband connectivity with its latest innovation, Telesat Lightspeed. This cutting-edge low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network is designed to deliver high-quality, low-latency broadband to users worldwide, marking a significant leap forward in satellite communication technology. With over 50 years of experience…
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Momentus and Solstar Partners for On-Demand Communication for Space Systems
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, technologies, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, and Solstar Space, a U.S. space communications company making on-orbit WiFi communications available, announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. Momentus and Solstar Space will collaborate to make new ways of operating in space possible by enabling their…
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NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory Launches with BAE Systems’ Spacecraft Bus and Telescope
BAE Systems is celebrating the successful launch of NASA‘s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The observatory launched alongside NASA’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. BAE Systems built 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…
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Space42 and Viasat Partners to Explore Shared Global 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Initiative
Space42, the UAE based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, and Viasat, a leading global mobile satellite services (MSS) operator in L- and S-band spectrum, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore ecosystem partnership options for developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) initiative. This collaboration between Space42 and Viasat is a major step…