Tag: Ground
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Jonsa Technologies Showcases VSAT Antennas for Global Satellite Communications
Jonsa Technologies, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of satellite communication hardware, highlights the VSAT antenna portfolio designed to support reliable, high-availability satellite links across commercial, enterprise, maritime and government applications. The company’s VSAT antennas are already deployed in the field and address the practical requirements of satellite ground terminals operating in diverse environments from fixed installations to…
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JFW Industries Introduces CATV and Satellite Models for Satellite Communication Networks
JFW Industries, a long-established manufacturer of radio-frequency (RF) components, is providing the CATV and Satellite Models portfolio with a range of precision-engineered attenuators, loads, splitters, taps and termination products designed to support satellite communications and cable television infrastructure. These products are already widely deployed across commercial and institutional networks, where predictable RF performance, signal integrity…
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NASA to Preview US Spacewalks at International Space Station in January
NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks in January outside the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of a roll-out solar array and complete other tasks. Experts from NASA will preview the spacewalks in a briefing at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 6, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Participants include: Bill…
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Lite Coms Expands LiteSat Tactical Satellite Modems for Secure and Mobile SATCOM Operations
Lite Coms, a provider of tactical satellite communication solutions, is expanding LiteSat Tactical Satellite Modem (TMA) portfolio, designed to deliver secure, resilient and flexible SATCOM connectivity for defense, government and critical communications users. Already deployed across operational environments, Lite Coms’ satellite modems are engineered to support reliable beyond-line-of-sight communications where mobility, security and interoperability are…
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LKD Aerospace Provides End-to-End Space Capabilities Supporting Satellite and Space Systems
LKD Aerospace, an engineering and manufacturing firm focused on precision systems for the aerospace sector, is showcasing the comprehensive suite of space capabilities designed to support satellite platforms, launch vehicles, space subsystems and associated mission infrastructure. With a foundation in mechanical design, precision fabrication and systems engineering, LKD Aerospace delivers solutions designed to the demanding…
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Airbus and Indra Selected by Spain’s Ministry of Defence for SIGINT Aircraft Study
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space and Indra Group to carry out a conceptual definition study for the future Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft of the Spanish Air and Space Force. This 18-month study will encompass the analysis and definition of the most suitable platform and signal intelligence equipment to provide…
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Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Supply Satellite Buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer
Terran Orbital, a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide satellite buses for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (T3TRK) under the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Under the program, Lockheed Martin will deliver 18 missile-warning, tracking, and…
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Kratos Announces First Factory Test of EPOCH C2 system for Airbus’ Software-Defined Satellite
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced the successful completion of factory acceptance testing between its EPOCH Command and Control (C2) software and Airbus’ OneSat next-generation software-defined satellite platform. Unlike traditional fixed satellite systems, Airbus’ OneSat software-defined satellite platform offers dynamic, in-orbit reconfiguration capabilities, dramatically enhancing…
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Rapidtek Launches Black Kite-1 with TASA to Advance LEO IoT Constellation
Rapidtek announced that the 8U IoT CubeSat Black Kite-1, commissioned by the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) and developed with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), successfully reached orbit aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-15 mission. The launch occurred at 2:00 a.m. Taiwan time on November 21 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a major U.S.…
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Parsons Secures $30 Million Contract to Advance DARPA Blackjack Space Mission Support
Parsons Corporation has been awarded a $30 million contract, along with a novation to the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA), to enhance a previously awarded $11 million contract from 2021 by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Blackjack flight demonstration. This substantial expansion underscores Parsons’ dedication to delivering innovative and effective solutions…