Tag: Ground
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Simera Sense Imaging Technology Selected for Canary Islands Earth Observation Constellation
Simera Sense, a leading European provider of optical payload solutions for small satellites, has been selected by Telespazio Ibérica to supply eight MultiScape100 Earth observation imagers for the Canary Islands Satellite Constellation, a landmark regional space program commissioned by the Tenerife Island Council. The Canary Islands Satellite Constellation represents one of the most ambitious Earth…
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TelePIX Advances AI-Driven Satellite Services with Integrated Hardware and Software Solutions
TelePIX is advancing satellite operations and Earth observation through a portfolio of artificial intelligence-driven space technologies that combine onboard computing hardware, intelligent software and satellite mission solutions. By integrating AI directly into spacecraft systems, the company is enabling satellites to process, analyze and utilize data in orbit, supporting faster decision-making, more efficient mission operations and…
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Orbit Fab Announces Leadership Expansion and Series B Funding Round
Orbit Fab, the leading provider of in-space refueling infrastructure, announced significant leadership appointments and governance enhancements, securing of interim financing, and the opening of its Series B funding round as the company enters its next phase of commercial growth and execution. Orbit Fab has appointed Peter Shaper as Chief Executive Officer. Shaper brings more than…
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Capella Space Enhances SAR Services for Persistent All-Weather Earth Observation
Capella Space is advancing its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data services with high-resolution imaging capabilities designed to deliver mission-ready intelligence in all weather conditions, day or night. Leveraging a mixed-orbit satellite architecture, extended satellite duty cycles and sub-20-minute tasking confirmation, the company enables rapid collection of Earth observation data for government, defence, commercial and scientific users.…
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AeroVironment Awarded $500 Million Counter-UAS Defense Contract
AeroVironment, a global defense technology leader, announced it has been awarded a three-year, $500 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in support of Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s (JIATF-401) Domestic Shield Program. Under this sole-source contract, AV will provide a range of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) capabilities for use…
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AAC Clyde Space Secures ESA Contract for Airborne Radiometer Instrument
AAC Clyde Space has received a EUR 2.0 M (approx. SEK 22.1 M) order from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop and demonstrate via flight an airborne microwave radiometer instrument for future satellite altimetry missions. Revenue from the project will be recognized over the project’s expected 24-month duration. AAC Clyde Space’s subsidiary AAC Omnisys,…
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Redwire Completes On-Orbit Operations for Cancer Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical Investigation
Redwire has completed on-orbit operations for the latest batch of pharmaceutical drug development investigations, which launched to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard recent commercial resupply missions. Four investigations focused on advancing development of a cancer therapeutic and analyzing crystal formation in space to improve drug manufacturing. The investigations were conducted in partnership with world-leading…
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Teledyne Digital Imaging US Launches High-Resolution Space-Ready Camera
Teledyne Digital Imaging US, a Teledyne Technologies company, announced a new high-resolution space-ready camera based on its Emerald™ 67M CMOS image sensor. The camera is enabled by an intellectual property licensing agreement with Space Dynamics Laboratory that gives Teledyne rights to commercialize SDL-developed sensor electronics technology. The licensed technology includes sensor electronics designs, software, technical…
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Max Space Secures NASA Funding to Advance Expandable Lunar Habitat Technology
Max Space, a U.S-headquartered space infrastructure company developing next-generation expandable habitats, announced it has been selected for NASA funding through the agency’s Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) program. The work will accelerate testing of Max Space’s expandable habitat technology for future human lunar surface applications. The award comes as NASA and the United States shift…
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Raytheon Develops Large-Aperture Telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory
Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory, part of The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System at Schmidt Sciences. Building on its work in adaptive telescope architectures, ultra-lightweight materials and digital engineering, Raytheon will deliver the largest unobscured aperture ever launched on a commercial platform. The telescope’s 3.1meter…