Tag: LEO
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Varda Space Launches W-6 Vehicle on SpaceX Transporter-16 Mission
Varda Space Industries, the leader in orbital pharmaceutical processing and hypersonic reentry testbeds, announced the launch of its W-6 vehicle with SpaceX’s Transporter-16, marking the company’s sixth mission overall and its first launch of 2026. W-6 carries a suite of advanced payloads designed to expand the technical foundation for autonomous hypersonic flight and next-generation thermal protection…
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Thales Alenia Space’s IOD-2 Satellite Launched from New Zealand
Two satellites, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Celeste in orbit demonstration mission, were launched at 10:14 CET, atop a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from New Zealand. The two satellites separated from the launcher about an hour later. This marks the beginning of their early operations phase, during which mission control gets them ready for…
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GMV-Developed Satellite Celeste Launched Successfully
Celeste IOD-1, developed by GMV and Alén Space under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Celeste In-Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) program, was successfully launched on March 28 from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. The two satellites – built respectively by GMV and Thales Alenia Space – were launched at 10:14 CET and separated from…
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Frontgrade Technologies Launches MAMBA Processing and Connectivity Solution for Space Missions
Frontgrade Technologies, a leading provider of high-reliability electronic solutions for space and national security missions, announced two complementary products delivering scalable, high-performance processing and high-speed connectivity for next-generation missions: the RPMG1-SVPX Reconfigurable Processing Module and the FIOM-RPMG1 Fiber Optic Mezzanine Card. Together, these products form the MAMBA (Modular Approach for Mission Processing in a Bifurcated Architecture)…
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Kymeta Introduces KuKa Multi-Band Terminal for Multi-Orbit Connectivity
Kymeta Corporation, the world-leading flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer, reveals specifications for its first multi-band, multi-orbit, single aperture antenna as part of a revolutionary new user terminal set to make other SATCOM technologies secondary when mission comes first. Named in development as the ‘Kymeta KuKa 8 Series’, this next-generation electronically steered user terminal has the…
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Novi Space Advances AI-Driven Satellite Technology with Edge Computing
Novi Space is advancing satellite technology through a vertically integrated approach that combines on-board computing, smart satellite platforms and in-space AI processing. By shifting data processing from ground systems to space-based infrastructure, the company enables faster insights, reduced data transmission requirements and more efficient satellite operations across a wide range of missions. With a focus…
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Contrivian Expands Contrivian Constellation Platform for Resilient Satellite Connectivity
Contrivian has introduced the Contrivian Constellation Platform, a fully integrated multi-constellation connectivity system that combines satellite hardware, intelligent networking software and managed services into a single solution. Designed to address the needs for resilient and high-performance connectivity, the platform enables simultaneous access to multiple Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks while integrating terrestrial backup capabilities.…
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Square Peg’s Satellite Link Simulator Provides Complex Testing Capabilities for LEO Networks
Square Peg Communications’ RLS-2100 Emulator is designed to provide high-performance testing capabilities for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network operators. As Low Earth Orbit satellite technology transforms global communications, network operators need advanced tools to validate performance, optimize operations, and ensure system resilience. Developed to meet these needs, the RLS-2100 enables rigorous testing of complex…
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Katalyst Chooses Arianespace to Launch GEO Mission Aboard Ariane 6
Arianespace announced that it has signed a contract with U.S. based Katalyst Space Technologies to launch the NEXUS-1 spacecraft to geostationary transfer orbit using the Ariane 6 from the European Spaceport in French Guiana. Slated for launch aboard Ariane 6 in the second half of 2027, the NEXUS-1 will provide in-orbit servicing capabilities, including rendezvous…
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CMA Technology Partners with Rivada Space Networks to Deliver Secure LEO Connectivity
CMA Technology, a value-added reseller of leading communications technology companies, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a unique next generation connectivity network with the necessary security and performance to drive digital innovation and transformation. Rivada has now lined up over $US19 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network. CMA is a trusted…