Tag: Ground
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Space Development Agency Awards L3Harris $843 Million Contract for Tracking Layer Satellites
L3Harris Technologies has received a contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to build 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 (T3) Tracking Layer. The contract, valued up to $843 million, includes ground software, operations and sustainment functions. These tracking layer satellites will enhance the SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) constellation, which is designed…
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Gilat Secures $10 Million Contract for Direct Downlink Earth Observation System
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that Gilat DataPath has been selected to deliver a customized Earth Observation Solution. The order, valued at approximately $10 million, will be delivered within the next 12 months. This award reflects the continued expansion of Gilat Defense’s portfolio of specialized capabilities…
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Swedish Space Corporation to Conduct Inaugural Wideband Polylingual Direct-to-Earth Demonstration
Swedish Space Corporation to demonstrate direct-to-Earth, forward and return links on Ka-band via its global ground station network for NASA’s groundbreaking PExT (Polylingual Experimental Terminal) technology demonstration. Managed by NASA and the agency’s SCaN (Space Communications and Navigation) Program in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, the Polylingual Experiment Terminal, or PExT, is…
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Severn Trent and ICEYE Launch Satellite-Based Flood and Wastewater Monitoring in UK
In a groundbreaking move to boost climate resilience and protect the environment, Severn Trent is working with satellite technology leader ICEYE to enhance flood and wastewater management capabilities across its network in the Midlands. Severn Trent, one of the UK’s largest water utility companies serving over 8 million customers, is leveraging ICEYE’s Flood Insights Solution, powered…
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Karman Space & Defense Showcases Space Capabilities with Propulsion Systems and Payload Deployment
Karman Space & Defense is showcasing the expanding portfolio of spaceflight capabilities, underscoring the role as a key supplier of propulsion systems, payload protection hardware and structural assemblies for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Through a combination of in-house engineering, advanced manufacturing and flight-proven designs, Karman supports commercial, civil and defense space missions from launch through…
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Advanced Thermal Vacuum Systems for Space Qualification and Flight Hardware Validation
Laco Technologies, a long-established provider of aerospace test equipment and environmental simulation systems, is highlighting the comprehensive portfolio of thermal vacuum (TVAC) systems designed to support spacecraft development, qualification and acceptance testing. With decades of experience serving the space, defense and high-reliability electronics sectors, Laco delivers TVAC solutions that replicate the combined thermal and vacuum…
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York Space Systems Advances BARD Mission with Successful PExT Payload Commissioning
York Space Systems (York), a modern defense prime built for speed and scale, announced the successful demonstration of the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) payload aboard the BARD mission, developed in collaboration with NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Program and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). The payload completed 48 consecutive days of full mission…
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Kratos Space Highlights Satellite Solutions for Command Control and TT&C Operations
Kratos Space, a division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, is highlighting the comprehensive portfolio of satellite solutions designed to support modern spacecraft operations across government, defense, commercial and institutional missions. The company’s satellite product line focuses on command-and-control software, telemetry tracking and command (TT&C) devices and secure network-edge systems that enable reliable satellite operations…
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Kayhan Space Provides Spaceflight Safety and Operations Software Portfolio for Satellite Missions
Kayhan Space, a spaceflight safety and mission-operations software company, is highlighting the portfolio of operational tools designed to support satellite operators, mission planners and regulatory stakeholders across the full spacecraft lifecycle. The company focuses on improving safety, compliance and operational efficiency in increasingly congested orbital environments by providing software platforms that integrate orbital data, regulatory…
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JSAT International Showcases Horizons Satellite Fleet for Asia-Pacific Communications
JSAT International, a subsidiary of SKY Perfect JSAT, continues to support a wide range of broadcast, enterprise and government communications through the established Horizons geostationary satellite fleet. Operated from orbital slots covering Asia, Oceania and surrounding regions, the Horizons satellites form a core part of the company’s international satellite services portfolio, delivering stable and long-term…