Tag: Ground
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Arralis Launches New Ka-Band Beam Steering Antenna for Satellite Applications
Arralis has launched a new Ka-band phased array beam steering antenna. The KKa-FPA-1730-A has the functionality of -60 to 60 degree steering in both azimuth and elevation direction, while also meeting ITU regulations regarding beamwidth and sidelobes which is achieved through amplitude taper. Arralis engineers have designed the beam steering antenna to have a very low profile while still…
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Northrop Grumman Supports Successful Launch and Deployment of USSF-44 Mission
Northrop Grumman played a critical role in the integration, launch, and deployment of the United States Space Force (USSF)-44 mission that was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Several hardware and software platforms were provided to deliver multiple missions for customers including highly complex payloads from multiple industry partners. The Long Duration Propulsive ESPA…
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SpiderOak Awarded a Contract by U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to Deliver OrbitSecure Zero-Trust Protocol On-orbit
SpiderOak, one of the leaders in complete cybersecurity solutions for next-generation space systems, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver the company’s OrbitSecure zero-trust protocol on-orbit. The project will demonstrate end-to-end cybersecurity for the Department of Defense’s future Hybrid Space Architecture, an initiative the U.S.…
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Orion Space Solutions to Develop Earth Observation Processing System for NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded Orion Space Solutions a grant to build a dynamic, seamless one-stop platform to process, analyze, and visualize Earth observations using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. The resulting system will further human understanding of environmental change on Earth, considering both current and past environments to…
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L3Harris Unveils New Iridium Distributed Tactical Communications Systems for Warfighters in the field
L3Harris Technologies announced the unveiling of its Iridium Distributed Tactical Communications Systems (DTCS) mission module at AUSA’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, enabling push-to-talk voice and data for warfighters worldwide. The mission module connects the L3Harris AN/PRC-163 multi-channel handheld tactical radio to the U.S. Space Force’s DTCS network, providing warfighters in the field with secure voice…
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Skyrora Attempts its First Rocket Launch from Icelandic Mobile Spaceport
Skyrora has attempted to launch its suborbital Skylark L rocket from a site in Langanes, Iceland into space, marking another milestone on its way to commercial viability and the first vertical orbital launch from UK soil in 2023. The vehicle left the launch pad and experienced an anomaly, landing in the Norwegian Sea approximately 500…
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Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency Awards Indra a Contract to Deliver Satellite Anchor Stations
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has awarded a contract to Indra, one of the leading global technological engineering companies for the aerospace, defense, and mobility sectors, to implement the satellite communication ground segment, critical to the management of the Norwegian Armed Forces military operations. The company competed with the sector’s leading firms around the world…
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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Awards SpaceLink a Contract for a Technology Demonstration
SpaceLink, a company that provides secure data relays from any orbit, any time, announced it was awarded a contract by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to study how commercial optical ground terminals will integrate into the Near Space Network. The funded study includes a demonstration of end-to-end transport of multi-source data at the SpaceLink…
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Narda-MITEQ Introduces Uplink Power Control System (UPC) for Geostationary Satellite Communication Systems
Narda-MITEQ has introduced an Uplink Power Control System (UPC), which is a self-contained, rack-mountable unit designed for geostationary satellite communication systems. It adjusts the strength of uplink signals at IF frequencies to compensate for varying weather conditions. The UPC can be setup completely from the front panel or over a remote bus via a host computer.…
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ST Engineering iDirect’s Waveform Technology Improves Cellular Backhaul Connectivity Across Latin America
ST Engineering iDirect, a manufacturer of satellite communications products, has delivered its Mx-DMA MRC technology to global service provider AXESS Networks, enabling the company to further augment its cellular backhaul networks whilst achieving greater efficiencies. The implementation, across Colombia, Peru and Mexico, has been completed during the time when demand for mobile connectivity continues to…