Tag: Ground
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SatRev Signs with Virgin Orbit for Additional Satellite Launches
Virgin Orbit and Poland-based satellite manufacturer SatRev announced a follow-on launch services agreement (LSA) for additional launches of SatRev’s satellites in 2023 and beyond. This new agreement provides SatRev with the flexibility to launch 500 kg over multiple launches to a variety of different orbital planes from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California,…
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Orbit Awarded Contract to Supply Navy with SATCOM Systems
Orbit Communications Systems, one of the leading global providers of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems – has been awarded a multi-million contract by a leading integrator in South East Asia – for the supply of OceanTRx 7MIL satellite communication systems for new naval military platforms.…
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Orbit Logic Awarded NOAA JPSS Planning Software Contract
Earth Resources Technology, Inc. has awarded Orbit Logic a Subcontract in support of its Operations and Maintenance Support (OMS) Prime Contract with The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to enhance and improve mission planning and scheduling software for their Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) satellites. This award is an expansion of Orbit Logic’s ongoing…
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AstroForge Partners with OrbAstro to Fly Spacecraft Into Deep Space for Asteroid Survey Mission
AstroForge, a California-based asteroid mining company, recently announced that it has signed a contract with Orbital Astronautics (OrbAstro), a satellite and in-orbit service provider, to fly a 100 kg-class spacecraft into deep space for an asteroid survey mission. The spacecraft is scheduled to launch in late 2023 with Intuitive Machines, a leading space exploration, infrastructure,…
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Reaction Dynamics Partners with Precious Payload to Offer Non-ITAR-Restricted Launches
Precious Payload, the leading online world marketplace for satellite launches, and Canadian rocket company Reaction Dynamics (RDX) join forces to offer satellite operators affordable, eco-friendly launches via the Launch.ctrl platform, using a state-of-the-art hybrid rocket. Aurora-1, Reaction Dynamics’ demonstration launch vehicle, is expected to make its first suborbital flight later this year. With its cutting-edge…
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Thales Alenia Space Signs a Contract with ESA for TeQuantS Quantum Satellite Communications Project
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the TeQuantS project aimed at developing quantum space-to-Earth communications technologies. This contract, part of ESA’s ARTES 4.0 Core Competitiveness program element, is supported by the French space agency CNES (Centre National…
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Raytheon to Develop Prototype Missile Track Custody System for US Space Force
Raytheon Technologies has been awarded a prime contract to develop a prototype missile track custody system for the U.S. Space Force. MTC is the service’s first Medium Earth Orbit missile tracking system. Under this contract, Raytheon Intelligence & Space will serve as the prime contractor, developing and delivering a space vehicle, hosting a state-of-the-art missile…
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CesiumAstro Acquires UK-based SmallSat Communications Company TXMission
CesiumAstro Inc., an industry leader in active phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced that it has acquired TXMission Ltd., a United Kingdom-based communications company that develops software-defined radios and modems for satellites, ground stations, HAPS (high-altitude platform systems), and airborne platforms. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded…
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Rocket Factory Augsburg AG and SaxaVord Spaceport Announces Launch Operations Partnership
Launch service provider Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) and SaxaVord Spaceport has announced their launch operations partnership. RFA will have exclusive access to Launch Pad Fredo for orbital launches, meaning the company’s first launch of its RFA ONE launch system – currently planned for the end of 2023 – will take place from the northernmost…
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KBR Selects KSAT to Support NOAA’s Deep Space Solar Observatory
KBR has selected KSAT to provide all Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) SWFO Antenna Network (SAN) services. The KBR and KSAT team are developing a blended network including U.S. government ground station sites with KSAT-owned capabilities delivered as a service. Increased solar activity in recent weeks has provided opportunities for many in the Northern…