Tag: Ground
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Northrop Grumman Boosters Ready to Launch First Human Mission Beyond the Moon
Two Northrop Grumman five-segment solid rocket boosters will launch the first crewed flight of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, as early as February 6, 2026, as part of the Artemis II mission. The SLS boosters are the world’s largest and most powerful solid rocket boosters to ever…
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Terrasat Communications Enhances Block Up Converter Portfolio for Satellite Uplink Operations
Terrasat Communications enhances the portfolio of Block Up Converters (BUCs), underscoring the company’s role in supporting reliable and high-performance satellite uplink operations across commercial, government, and defense SATCOM networks. Already deployed across a wide range of ground infrastructures, Terrasat’s BUC products are designed to meet the practical and technical demands of modern satellite communications, including…
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SES Strengthens Europe’s Satellite Navigation Infrastructure with EGNOS GEO-1 Service Extension
SES, a leading space solutions company, and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) announced an extension of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) GEO-1 satellite service agreement through 2030, with an option to extend until 2032, helping maintain high-precision navigation services for aviation and other critical users across Europe. By improving…
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EECL Wins £1.5M ESA Contract for Satellite Payload Testing & Ground Support Equipment
European Engineering Consultancy Ltd (EECL) has been awarded a £1.5 million contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver ground support equipment and environmental and space-qualification testing for a next-generation digital satellite payload. Thanks to a strategic introduction by Space South Central, EECL will provide end-to-end qualification services, including thermal-vacuum cycling, vibration and mechanical testing, EMC…
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Rubicon Space Systems Advances Thrusters and Propulsion Systems for Space Missions
Rubicon Space Systems, a US-based space technology company headquartered in Huntsville, advances the portfolio of thrusters and propulsion systems designed to support small satellite, spacecraft and in-space mission requirements. Already active in the space sector, Rubicon Space Systems continues to focus on practical, flight-ready propulsion technologies that address the increasing demand for maneuverability, reliability and…
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NewOrbit Space Advances NEO-1 Very-Low Orbit Demonstration Mission
NewOrbit Space is a UK-based satellite manufacturer developing spacecraft designed to operate sustainably in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), between approximately 180 km and 300 km altitude. The company’s first in-orbit demonstration mission, NEO-1, will validate a new generation of high-efficiency electric propulsion and spacecraft technologies tailored specifically for this demanding orbital regime. The mission…
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Balerion Space Ventures Invests in Northwood Space’s $100M Series B to Boost Space Ground Infrastructure
Balerion Space Ventures announced its strategic investment in Northwood Space’s $100 million Series B funding round. The investment represents Balerion’s continued deployment of capital into the foundational infrastructure powering the emerging space economy and reinforces the firm’s position as a leading investor in companies building the critical systems required to scale space operations. “Private capital…
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Veoware Space Highlights Advanced RF Payload Technologies for Satellite Communications
Veoware Space highlights the core technology portfolio focused on advanced radio-frequency (RF) payload solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of modern satellite communication systems. The company’s technology development is centered on enabling flexible, high-performance and compact RF architectures for small satellites and large-scale constellations, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Veoware Space develops RF…
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Leonardo DRS Wins SDA Tranche 3 Contract for Infrared Mission Payloads
Leonardo DRS announced that it was awarded a subcontract to provide Infrared Mission Payloads in support of the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tracking Layer Tranche 3 (TRKT3), a piece of the U.S. military’s advanced missile defense program. As the space-based mission payload provider, DRS will design, build, integrate, and test advanced infrared mission payloads to…
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Unibap Space Solutions Expands Onboard Computing Services and Solutions for Space Missions
Unibap Space Solutions highlights the comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions designed to enable advanced onboard computing, real-time data processing and AI-driven operations for satellite missions. Unibap Space Solutions continues to support commercial, institutional and scientific programs by delivering space-qualified hardware, flexible software platforms and operational services that bring processing capabilities closer to the spacecraft…