Tag: Ground
-
Thales Alenia Space to Develop PRISMA Second Generation Satellite
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with OHB Italia for the development of the PRISMA Second Generation Earth observation satellite for the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Scheduled for launch in 2031, the satellite will carry a hyperspectral instrument, built by Leonardo, featuring enhanced functional and…
-
Airbus Delivers Comprehensive Space Services for Global Missions
Airbus offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of space products and services, spanning satellites, spacecraft, launch systems, mission equipment, ground infrastructure and lifecycle support for commercial, institutional, scientific and government customers worldwide. The capabilities cover telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, satellite constellations, scientific missions, space exploration, launchers and New Space programmes, enabling global connectivity,…
-
Aalyria Secures ESA Contract for Deep Space Networking Infrastructure Software
Aalyria, an advanced aerospace communications company whose products are critical to the next generation of space-based communications systems, has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency to develop and deliver a new Delay/Disruption-Tolerant Networking (DTN) Network Operations Centre, offering standards-based DTN transit and management services to ground station operators so they can provide…
-
Venus Aerospace Advances Rocket Propulsion with Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine
Venus Aerospace is advancing next-generation propulsion through the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE), a rocket engine architecture designed to improve efficiency, reduce manufacturing complexity and expand mission capabilities across space transportation, defense and high-speed flight applications. The company is focused on developing propulsion technologies that provides rotating detonation combustion to deliver higher performance than conventional…
-
L3Harris Technologies Signs Framework to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Production
L3Harris Technologies has signed a framework agreement with the Department of War and Lockheed Martin for a multi-year contract to quadruple propulsion production for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. This significant expansion in propulsion capacity further strengthens the nation’s Arsenal of Freedom, made possible through the Department of War’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy…
-
Space Force Advances Evolved Strategic SATCOM Program with Phase 3 Mission Planning Award
The U.S. Space Force is advancing the nation’s strategic communications architecture with the procurement of a vital mission planning application for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM, or ESS, system to deliver secure, highly resilient connectivity for national leadership and strategic forces. The Acting Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation and Timing…
-
Symphony Advances Adagio Space-as-a-Service for Orbital Infra
Symphony Space is developing a Space-as-a-Service technology platform designed to simplify access to orbit for commercial, government, academic and defense users. Instead of requiring customers to build and operate dedicated satellites, the company provides a reusable orbital infrastructure where payloads can be hosted through a subscription-based model. By eliminating the need for costly hardware ownership…
-
Rocket Lab Secures $266 Million Defense Contract with U.S Space Force for Suborbital Launches
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems announced it has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force. This landmark contract further solidifies Rocket Lab’s position as a leader in launch and critical mission enabler for programs with significant national…
-
ORBES Advances Space Inspection Robots and Escort Satellites for Orbital Autonomous Operations
ORBES is advancing autonomous in-space operations through a portfolio of robotic inspection systems, escort satellites and zero-gravity testing technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of space missions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company focuses on developing robotic platforms capable of performing inspection, maintenance, logistics support and external situational awareness for space…
-
Spire Global Advances Space Services with LEMUR Constellation and Space-Based Intelligence
Spire Global is expanding access to space through the integrated Space Services portfolio, combining satellite manufacturing, mission design, launch support, constellation operations and global ground infrastructure to help commercial organizations and government agencies rapidly deploy and operate space missions. The company provides end-to-end capabilities that enable customers to collect, process and utilize space-based data for…