Tag: Radar
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MatSing Develops Manufacturing Technology for Large-Format Luneburg Lenses
MatSing, a company in radio frequency (RF) lens antenna technology, has announced the development of a proprietary manufacturing technology for large-format, high-performance Luneburg Lenses. This development marked the completion of a research and development milestone toward improved satellite antenna performance, flexibility, and efficiency. Luneburg Lenses has enabled a class of multibeam, wideband antennas able to…
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Umbra Secures Sole-Source NRO Contract for Commercial Radar Augmentation
Umbra, an American space technology company, announced it has been awarded a sole-source contract by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) through its Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO) for radar commercial augmentation (RCA) services. The award is a follow-on to four years of contracted work together, expanding the agency’s access to U.S. commercial synthetic aperture radar…
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Optical Zonu Introduces Miniature RF-over-Fiber Transmitter for Ku-band Defense Communications
Optical Zonu Corporation (OZC), a top provider of optical networking and RF-over-fiber (RFoF) solutions, today announced the availability of its new Miniature Ku-Band RFoF Transmitter, a compact OEM module designed to simplify the transport of high-frequency RF signals in the most space-constrained defense and aerospace environments. Measuring approximately 2.25 x 1.0 inches, the transmitter is…
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Thales Alenia Space to Develop PRISMA Second Generation Satellite
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with OHB Italia for the development of the PRISMA Second Generation Earth observation satellite for the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Scheduled for launch in 2031, the satellite will carry a hyperspectral instrument, built by Leonardo, featuring enhanced functional and…
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Unseenlabs Advances Space-Based RF Detection for Maritime Surveillance and Intelligence
Unseenlabs has developed a space-based radio frequency (RF) detection technology that enables the detection, geolocation and characterization of vessels at sea by capturing the electromagnetic signals emitted from onboard communication and navigation equipment. Unlike conventional maritime tracking systems that rely on vessel-reported information, the company’s passive RF technology provides independent intelligence, helping identify and monitor vessels operating…
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Firefly Aerospace Secures $13 Million NASA JPL Subcontract for SkyFall Mars Mission
Firefly Aerospace, a market leading space and defense technology company, announced a $13 million subcontract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to manufacture, test and deliver the aeroshell for NASA’s SkyFall mission to Mars, targeted for launch in late 2028. The SkyFall mission, managed by JPL, will deploy three heritage Mars helicopters to perform science…
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ISA Secures SPRCO SBIR to Enhance GEO Space Domain Awareness
HawkEye 360, the global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, announced that the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpaceRCO) has selected Innovative Signal Analysis (ISA), now part of HawkEye 360, as one of three companies chosen to develop an adaptable radar-warning sensor for U.S. military satellites in geosynchronous orbit (GEO). The Small Business Innovation Research…
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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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ICEYE Extends Wildfire Intelligence Coverage to Canada
ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, announced the expansion of its wildfire intelligence capabilities to Canada, cementing the company’s position as a global wildfire intelligence provider and bringing critical tools to one of the world’s most wildfire-exposed countries. Canada has faced increasing wildfire activity in recent years, with the Canadian Climate Institute…
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Teledyne e2v Validates Space-Grade ADC for Radiation-Intensive Missions
Teledyne e2v Semiconductors has released new radiation test results for its EV10AS940, a 10-bit, 12.8 GSps, Ka-band-capable analog-to-digital converter (ADC) developed for demanding space payloads and mission-critical applications. These results give space engineers additional confidence when designing high-performance satellite communications payloads, synthetic aperture radar, or SAR, systems, space electronic intelligence platforms and advanced space instrumentation,…