Tag: Ground
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Axiom Space and Prada Unveils Inner Cooling Layer for Lunar Spacesuit
Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) designed to be worn by astronauts inside the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Engineered as the high-performance inner layer of the AxEMU, the LCVG is built to protect astronauts from the elements when they explore the lunar surface for the first time…
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Ubotica Advances Cognitive Earth Observation with AI-Driven Satellite Intelligence
Ubotica Technologies is advancing a new approach to Earth observation through the Cognitive Earth Observation (Cognitive EO) architecture, an AI-driven system designed to transform satellites from passive data collectors into intelligent sensing assets. Rather than relying on fixed observation schedules and post-processing workflows, Cognitive EO uses artificial intelligence to predict areas of interest, autonomously task…
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ESA and Vast Space Signs Agreement for Czech Private Astronaut Mission to ISS
Vast, the company developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure, is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the Czech Republic, to send an astronaut to the International Space Station. This agreement builds on the memorandum of understanding that Vast, and the Czech Republic signed in 2024. Subject to Multilateral Crew Operations…
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Vantor Advances Spatial Intelligence Through the Tensorglobe Digital Earth Platform
Vantor is expanding the capabilities of geospatial intelligence and sensor-driven decision-making through Tensorglobe, an integrated spatial intelligence platform designed to fuse data from satellites, drones, ground systems and other sensor networks into a continuously updated digital representation of Earth. Built to support government, defense, commercial and critical infrastructure applications, Tensorglobe combines sensor fusion, digital twin…
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New Leidos SATCOM Tool Enhances Combat Connectivity and Effectiveness
Combatants across the Department of War are gaining better access to satellite communications services through the Joint Management Tool (JMT) that Leidos developed with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and U.S. Space Command. The JMT gives operators real-time visibility into global SATCOM resources. The cloud-based platform enhances real-time situational awareness, provides reliable connectivity for…
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ICEYE Partners with Florida Flood Hub to Improve Flood Response
ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, announced a new partnership with the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation to enhance flood preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience efforts. Florida’s state agencies and water management districts will use ICEYE’s Flood Early Warning, Flood Insights, and Flood Rapid Impact solutions for emergency response…
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KSAT and Axelspace Expand Earth Observation Partnership for Microsatellite Services
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a global provider of integrated mission services, and Axelspace Corporation (Axelspace), a leading developer and operator of microsatellites, announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of Axelspace’s AxelGlobe Earth observation business. The partnership will enhance satellite observation frequency, strengthen operational capabilities and deliver faster, more continuous monitoring of…
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Redwire Corporation Secures ISS Space Agriculture Contract from Astrobiome Space
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, announced that it has been awarded a contract from Astrobiome Space S.à r.l., a Luxembourg-based biotech company pioneering microbiome solutions for regenerative space agriculture, to grow strawberries and test Astrobiome Space’s proprietary soil enhancement product inside Redwire’s Greenhouse systems on board the International Space…
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Viasat Hybrid Satellite Platform Powers NOAA Aircraft with Lockheed Martin
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation C-130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft program. Under a subcontract reporting through its Communication Services segment, Viasat’s government SATCOM team will support Lockheed Martin’s delivery of two…
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Pilot Photonics Secures €1 Million ESA Contract for Space Photonics Development
Pilot Photonics, the leading Irish developer of integrated photonic engines, announces a new €1M contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for space-proofing the company’s Optical Frequency Generator Unit (OFGU). This effort aims to meet the demands of new satellite constellations, providing higher frequency bands, payload reconfigurability and lower size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C).…