Tag: LEO
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Axiom Space and Spacebilt Announce Orbital Data Center Node Aboard International Space Station
Axiom Space and Spacebilt announced a multi-organization collaboration to bring optically-interconnected orbital datacenter (ODC) infrastructure to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2027. The Axiom Orbital Data Center Node on the International Space Station, (AxODC Node ISS), developed under a collaboration agreement with Spacebilt, and supported with an Optical Communication Terminal (OCT) by Skyloom, and…
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Redwire Named Prime Contractor for ESA’s Skimsat VLEO Technology Demonstration Mission
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced that it has reached an agreement with Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) to become the prime contractor for Skimsat, whose preliminary study was coordinated under Thales Alenia Space’s responsibility.…
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Anduril and Impulse Partners to Conduct RPO Mission Demonstration in GEO
Anduril and Impulse Space are partnering to conduct a high-precision Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), targeted for 2026. Together, Anduril and Impulse are deepening their collaboration through the combination of core technologies to advance critical space-based capabilities for the United States and its allies. As the space domain becomes increasingly…
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Globalstar to Enter Next Era of Mobile Satellite Connectivity
Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces plans to bring into use its HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite system, filing in preparation for its next era of mobile satellite connectivity. Dr. Paul Jacobs, Globalstar CEO, said, “We believe that bringing HIBLEO-XL-1 into use provides Globalstar with significant optionality as the Company grows as a major provider…
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AeroVironment Secures $240 Million Contract for Space Laser Communication Systems
AeroVironment, global manufacturer of all-domain defense technologies and mission-critical space capabilities, announced a nearly $240M order for its long-haul laser communications terminals from an undisclosed customer who will deploy the systems on orbit. AV’s long-haul laser communications terminals have demonstrated multi-orbit, space-to-space satellite crosslink capabilities while operating in the complex challenges of space environments, including…
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Orbit Communication Systems Unveils Compact MPT30Ka SATCOM-On-The-Move Terminal
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of ground, airborne, and maritime SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical communication systems, announced the launch of the Multi-Purpose SATCOM Terminal MPT30Ka SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM), its most compact satellite communication system available for military vehicles, maritime vessels, and rapid deployment. Nowadays, military mobile platforms are…
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Eutelsat and Nelco Partner to Launch LEO Connectivity Across India
Eutelsat and Nelco Limited, a Tata Group company and one of India’s leading satellite communication service providers, have signed an agreement to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across the Indian region. Under the agreement, OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, will partner with Nelco to deliver secure, low-latency LEO connectivity…
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SpinLaunch Secures $30 Million to Advance Meridian Space LEO Broadband Constellation
SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, announced it has closed $30 million in funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of Meridian Space, its highly differentiated low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband constellation. The funding includes new investment from existing investors, including lead investor ATW Partners, as well as the previously announced strategic investment from…
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Viasat to Unify Space and Terrestrial Connectivity for Mission-Critical Communications
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, today unveiled its HaloNet portfolio, a modular set of capabilities with a next-generation connectivity architecture that unifies space and terrestrial connectivity into a cohesive service offering. Developed across global teams within Viasat Government and the Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, HaloNet is designed to transform near-Earth communications with…
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Arabsat Appoints Dr Badr Alsuwaidan as President and CEO
Arabsat has new leadership, appointing Dr. Badr Alsuwaidan as president and CEO. Alsuwaidan has more than 25 years of experience in the space industry and has served as Arabsat’s senior vice president and CTO since 2020. Alsuwaidan is credited with elevating Arabsat’s capabilities and its position in the satellite communications sector. He previously served as…