Tag: Ground
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Astroport and Vermeer Partner to Develop “Lunar Iron” for Lunar Base Infrastructure
Astroport Space Technologies, a leader in lunar construction, announced at the 20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments (ASCE Earth & Space 2026), a collaboration with global agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer Vermeer Corporation to help in the development of autonomous construction machinery to aid in building a permanent human…
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BAE Systems Introduces Ascent Spacecraft for Advanced Orbital and Lunar Missions
BAE Systems has introduced the Ascent spacecraft, a new addition to the company’s Elevation spacecraft line that supports superiority and exploration missions across the space domain. Ascent spacecraft are designed to support dynamic space operations through advanced maneuverability capabilities, including refueling and high-thrust propulsion, while carrying multiple rideshare payloads. Exploration missions are supported by Ascent’s…
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OQ Technology Awarded €1 Million ESA Contract to Advance 5G NTN Satellite Connectivity
OQ Technology, a Luxembourg-based satellite operator pioneering 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity, has been awarded by the European Space Agency under its ARTES programme a €1 Million contract for BEAMSAT 5G, a new project aimed at accelerating the convergence of terrestrial 5G technologies and satellite communications. The project, “Bringing 5G Beamforming Technologies to SATCOM through…
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GITAI Launches Defense & Space Unit to Advance U S Contracting
GITAI USA, a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, GITAI Defense and Space LLC, incorporated in Delaware and operating from the company’s headquarters in Torrance, California. This strategic move positions GITAI to serve as a prime contractor for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA programs. Addressing U.S. Government Contracting Requirements…
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U S Space Force Selects L3Harris Technologies for Advanced Space Surveillance
L3Harris Technologies has received a $150 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to sustain and modernise critical ground systems, which enable faster decision-making, earlier threat warning and sustained space superiority. The contract is part of the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program. Also Read: US Space Force Activates…
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KYOCERA AVX Introduces MIL-Qualified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors with DLA-QPL Approval
KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has expanded its rigorously tested and field-proven series of MIL-PRF-32535 base metal electrode (BME) NP0 multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) approved by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and included in its Qualified Products Database (QPD), adding…
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Rohde & Schwarz Adds Pulsar Signal Simulation Capabilities for Satellite Navigation Testing
Rohde & Schwarz announced new signal simulation capabilities supporting Pulsar, the next-generation satellite navigation service developed by Xona. The new functionality enables manufacturers to test Pulsar capabilities quickly in production settings using Rohde & Schwarz signal generators, providing an accessible pathway for validating and scaling devices with next-generation positioning, navigation, and timing. As demand grows…
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RTX’s Raytheon Demonstrates Event-Based Mid-Wave Infrared Camera
Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully demonstrated a new event-based mid-wave infrared (MWIR) camera that tracks high speed objects in real time while dramatically reducing processing and power demands. Unlike traditional cameras that capture full frames and rely on software to detect changes, event-based cameras track only pixel-level motion, producing a continuous stream of events. During…
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United Launch Alliance Advances Amazon Leo Constellation with Successful Leo 5 Launch
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 5 mission for Amazon lifted off on April 4 at 1:46 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission demonstrates the strong partnership between ULA and Amazon to accurately and rapidly launch and deliver innovative solutions for global…
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Archangel Lightworks Secures £10M+ Investment to Advance Laser Communications Technology
Archangel Lightworks, a laser communications company, has successfully closed over £10 million of investment in a round led by Santander Alternative Investments, with participation from National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), Blackfinch Ventures, Oxford Capital, Lycka Limited and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE). Archangel Lightworks is building a global high-speed data infrastructure to connect networks in…