Tag: Ground
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Rocket Lab Completes 92nd Electron Launch for iQPS Earth-Imaging Constellation
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched the 13th Electron rocket of the year to deploy the latest satellite to space for multi-launch customer Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS), operators of the QPS-SAR Earth-imaging constellation. ‘The Grain Goddess Provides’ mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex…
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Telesat Secures $2.3 Billion Arctic Military Satcom Contract
Telesat LEO ULC, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, announced that it has signed a $2.3 billion Telesat Lightspeed services contract with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency (DIA) to deliver secure Military Ka-band (Mil-Ka) Arctic connectivity to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) under the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P) program.…
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Spire Global Secures $3 Million NOAA Contract Extension for Hyperspectral Sounder Data
Spire Global, a global provider of satellite data, analytics, and intelligence, has been awarded a $3 million, six-month contract extension by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to continue evaluating data from Spire’s Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS). The award includes an additional, unfunded option for three months of data valued at $2 million. Building…
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Frontgrade Strengthens Executive Team to Support Growing Space and Defense Technologies
Frontgrade Technologies Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical electronics and subsystems, announced the expansion of the executive leadership team as it continues to invest in the capabilities for the next generation of space, defense and intelligence missions. Spanning finance, information technology, operations, reputation, go-to-market and product leadership, the appointments reinforce Frontgrade’s commitment to accelerating innovation…
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Gravitics Advances Space Cargo and Logistics With Flexible In-Orbit Delivery
Gravitics is developing turnkey space cargo and logistics solutions designed to transport assets where they are needed in orbit while providing flexible services beyond conventional cargo resupply. Its cargo spacecraft is designed for efficient delivery operations and can optionally remain in orbit as a storage module after completing its delivery mission or serve as a…
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Kreios Space Selects Kongsberg NanoAvionics for VLEO Demonstration Mission
Kreios Space, the VLEO satellite specialist, will be the first company in history to launch a satellite with an air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) into orbit. To test its technology, the company is using a microsatellite bus by Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a leading small satellite manufacturer and mission integrator. Kreios Space’s ABEP aims to pave the way…
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Space Inventor Expands Satellite Platform Portfolio with Modular BIG CAT Spacecraft
Space Inventor is advancing satellite mission capabilities through a portfolio of modular satellite platforms designed to support commercial, governmental, scientific and defense applications. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, the company has established itself as a satellite systems integrator by developing flight-proven spacecraft platforms that combine modular engineering, scalable architectures and in-house subsystems. The product portfolio, centered…
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Stoke Space Advances Nova Launch Vehicle for Rapid Space Access
Stoke Space is developing Nova, a launch vehicle designed around 100% and rapid reusability to provide frequent and cost-effective access to orbit. Unlike conventional launch systems that discard major vehicle components after flight, Nova is being engineered to enable both stages to be recovered and reused. Stoke’s approach is intended to amortise production costs across…
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Rocket Lab Secures Three Dedicated Launch Contract from iQPS
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced that a multi-launch deal has been signed with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, for three new dedicated launches on Electron. This contract is the third multi-launch booking on Electron by iQPS announced in less than a year – bringing the total…
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Ravee Optics Advances Optical Communications Technology for Space Connectivity
Ravee Optics is developing compact optical communication systems designed to support the growing demand for high-speed and scalable data transfer across satellite constellations and airborne platforms. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, the company focuses on advancing laser-based communications technologies that enable spacecraft to exchange large volumes of information with greater efficiency than conventional radio frequency (RF)…