Tag: LEO
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Rocket Lab Completes Critical Design Review for SDA’s T2TL-Beta Satellite Program
Rocket Lab National Security LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the successful completion of its Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta (T2TL-Beta) program. The milestone follows Rocket Lab’s successful Preliminary Design Review in late 2024, confirms…
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TrustPoint Launches Third Satellite and Successfully Establishes First Contact
TrustPoint, a pioneer in next-generation space-based positioning and navigation solutions, is proud to announce the successful launch and first contact of its third free-flying satellite, Time Flies, aboard the latest rideshare launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday. This milestone strengthens TrustPoint’s leadership in delivering innovative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services from…
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Muon Space Publishes First Light Images from FireSat Protoflight
Muon Space, a leading provider of end-to-end space systems specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, released the first light images from its FireSat Protoflight, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s first dedicated wildfire detection and monitoring constellation. The images, captured by Muon’s state-of-the-art six-channel multispectral infrared (IR) instrument, demonstrate the exceptional capabilities…
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STMicroelectronics Introduces Radiation-Hardened Point-of-Load Converters for LEO Applications
STMicroelectronics’ LEOPOL1 point-of-load step-down converter for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) deployments meets the needs of equipment developers targeting the New Space market, now expanding throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. The emerging New Space industry, driven by private-sector companies, is enabling new services such as communication and earth observation, delivered from satellites built and launched…
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Eutelsat and France’s Armed Force Signs Agreement for Low Orbit Satellite Services
Eutelsat and France’s armed forces ministry have announced a landmark framework agreement on the occasion of the Paris Airshow. The agreement is the embodiment of the NEXUS (Neo-Espace pour de multiples Usages Sécurisés) program launched by the French Ministry of Defence, which aims to reinforce the current French military space communications model by combining military…
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Astroscale: Building the Future of Space Sustainably On-Orbit
Astroscale, Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a global space company solely dedicated to the long-term sustainability of outer space. Specializing in on-orbit servicing and space debris removal, the company addresses some of the most critical challenges in Earth’s orbital environment. Astroscale leads in technologies such as magnetic docking, rendezvous operations, and autonomous…
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SWISSto12: Pioneering the Future of Space Communications with Advanced Innovation
SWISSto12, Founded in 2011, has emerged as a pioneering force in satellite communications, specializing in advanced radio frequency (RF) solutions for space applications. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company leverages 3D printing technology to develop high-performance RF components, enabling cost-effective and scalable satellite solutions. Over the years, SWISSto12 has established itself as a trusted partner…
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Requtech AB Secures First MENA Deal for RESA M Ku Multi-Orbit Terminal
Requtech AB, a leader in satellite communication technology, proudly announces its first sale of the RESA M Ku multi-orbit terminal to a partner in the MENA region. This milestone marks continued momentum in Requtech’s global rollout, with the terminal already successfully deployed across Europe, Asia and most recently in North America. The RESA M Ku…
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Eutelsat and Orange Expands Partnership With New Multi-Year LEO Agreement
Eutelsat and Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators and digital service providers, have signed an agreement enabling Orange to reinforce its position in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications, leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation. Through this latest investment, Orange aims to strengthen its satellite solutions portfolio with LEO connectivity solutions providing high throughput, low…
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Impulse Receives $300 Million Series C funding to Accelerate the Future of In-Space Mobility
Impulse Space, the in-space mobility leader, announced it has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round, one of the largest venture rounds in the history of the space industry. The round, led by Linse Capital, brings Impulse’s total capital raised to $525 million. The pre-emptive raise is both a positive signal about Impulse’s…