Tag: Ground
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SWISSto12 Closes US $70 Million Series C to Meet Growing Multi-Orbit Demand
SWISSto12, a leading enabler of the new space economy, announced the close of its $70 million (€61 million) Series C. This news follows the award of $84.8 million (€73 million) from European Space Agency (ESA) Member States to the HummingSat ARTES partnership project, through which ESA supports SWISSto12 in the development and in-orbit validation of HummingSat.…
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Flexell Space Develops Advanced Satellite Solar Products for Space Applications
Flexell Space is developing a portfolio of advanced CIGS/Perovskite tandem space solar technologies to deliver high-efficiency and cost-effective power solutions for satellites and future space infrastructure. Designed to overcome the limitations of conventional III-V space solar cells, the company’s solutions focus on reducing launch mass, shortening production lead times, lowering manufacturing costs and providing greater…
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Keysight and Sateliot Collaborate on Blockchain-Based 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Framework
Keysight Technologies has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a three-year development program focused on creating secure, blockchain-enabled anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN). Keysight will serve as the prime contractor, collaborating with Sateliot to support key technical development and satellite mission integration. As more satellite communication constellations are deployed,…
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Gilat Secures Over $20 Million in SkyEdge Orders from Global Satellite Operator
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced it has received over $20 million in orders from a leading global satellite operator for SkyEdge services and systems. Most of the deliveries are expected within 24 months. The orders demonstrate continued demand for Gilat’s satellite communications solutions supporting multi-orbit…
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JAXA’s H3 Launch Vehicle Advances Japan’s Next-Generation Space Transportation
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), together with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has developed the H3 Launch Vehicle as Japan’s next-generation flagship rocket, designed to provide an “easy-to-use” launch service that combines high flexibility, high reliability and strong cost performance. Developed as the successor to the H-IIA launch vehicle, the H3 is intended to strengthen Japan’s…
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Reditus Space Advances Commercial Space Logistics with ENOS Reusable Mission
Reditus Space is developing reusable space transportation technologies designed to address one of the fastest-growing requirements in the commercial space industry for the safe and scalable return of payloads from orbit. Through the ENOS mission, the company is introducing a reusable downmass capability that complements the increasing availability of commercial launch services, enabling organizations to…
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Firefly Aerospace Secures $13 Million NASA JPL Subcontract for SkyFall Mars Mission
Firefly Aerospace, a market leading space and defense technology company, announced a $13 million subcontract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to manufacture, test and deliver the aeroshell for NASA’s SkyFall mission to Mars, targeted for launch in late 2028. The SkyFall mission, managed by JPL, will deploy three heritage Mars helicopters to perform science…
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SkyFi Launches ArcGIS Widget and WMTS Streaming for Satellite Imagery Access
SkyFi, the Earth Intelligence platform, has released two capabilities that simplify the process of ordering and overlaying satellite imagery over ArcGIS maps. Built with input from commercial enterprise users, SkyFi for ArcGIS includes the SkyFi ArcGIS Widget, which lets GIS analysts seamlessly search, preview, and order open and commercial satellite imagery inside ArcGIS. WMTS streaming…
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Volta Space Technologies Advances Wireless Power Infrastructure for Lunar and Space Missions
Volta Space Technologies is developing wireless power transmission technologies designed to provide continuous energy access for future lunar and space missions. The company is building an orbital energy infrastructure that delivers electrical power from satellites in lunar orbit to assets operating on the Moon’s surface, reducing the need for conventional surface power systems while supporting…
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MDA Space to Acquire Collecte Localisation Satellites
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has entered into a firm and irrevocable offer to acquire a majority interest in CLS (the “Transaction”), a global leading provider of AI-driven Earth observation value-added services and satellite IoT solutions. With more than 14,000 customers in approximately 150…