Tag: Satellite Bus & Platforms
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European Space Agency Supported LIDE Mission Launches to Test Global 5G Connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate the establishment of a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere…
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General Atomics Drives Innovation in Propulsion Systems and Satellite Platforms
General Atomics was founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics and has its headquarters in San Diego, California. General Atomics is a diversified technology leader operating across defense, energy, aerospace, and electronics. Its core mission is pioneering advanced technologies to meet national security, commercial and scientific needs. The General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (EMS)…
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SFL Missions Awarded Contract to Develop AISSat-4 for Norwegian Maritime Monitoring System
The Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) has awarded a contract to SFL Missions Inc. to develop the AISSat-4 maritime ship tracking microsatellite for launch in less than one year. AISSat-4 is needed to expand operational capacity in Norway’s maritime situational awareness network. AISSat-4 is being developed on SFL’s SPARTAN 6U nanosatellite platform and will carry a…
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York Space Systems Successfully Launches BARD Mission to Demonstrate NASA’s Communication Capabilities
York Space Systems, a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, announced the successful launch of its BARD mission. The satellite deployed successfully on July 23 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. York made contact on the first attempt, and all systems are healthy on orbit. BARD was procured as…
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Spire Launches New Space-Based Radio Frequency Intelligence Capabilities for Defense and Security
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, announced the expansion of its Space Reconnaissance portfolio with new radio frequency (RF) geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities. Designed to support both U.S. and international missions, the enhanced offering delivers persistent monitoring, real-time geolocation, and multi-layered situational awareness. With this expansion, Spire aims to…
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Open Cosmos: Broadening Space Access with Smart Satellite Missions and Shared Constellations
Open Cosmos, Founded in 2015 and headquartered at the Harwell Space Campus in the UK, is transforming how Earth observation data is accessed and applied, offering end-to-end satellite mission services from design and build through to launch, operations and data delivery. With a firm focus on sustainability, its ESG principles guide efforts in reducing space…
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MDA Space UK to Lead ESA and UK Mission for Direct-to-Device 5G from LEO
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). The announcement, made at the UK Space Conference…
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Redwire Space Completes Hammerhead Spacecraft Integration for EU Tech Demonstration
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced that it has completed the integration of a Hammerhead spacecraft platform for an upcoming European Space Agency (ESA) mission at its facility in Kruibeke, Belgium. The spacecraft will support the In-Orbit Demonstration and Verification (IOD/IOV) mission that will support several innovative technology demonstrations,…
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NanoAvionics Marks Milestone with Six Small Satellite Launch on SpaceX Mission
Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a leading smallsat bus manufacturer and mission integrator, has announced the successful launch of six satellites built for international customers aboard the SpaceX Transporter-14 rideshare mission on June 23, 2025. With this launch, NanoAvionics surpassed 50 customer satellites delivered to orbit since 2017, maintaining a 100% first-contact success rate. Beyond these missions, the…
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Momentus Secures Contract in U.S Space Force SpaceWERX Maneuver Challenge
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services, announced it has signed a $1.86M Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force. The award supports the in-space flight demonstration of a novel, low-cost multi-spectral sensor suite for Rendezvous…