Tag: Satellite
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Sidus Space Awarded SHIELD IDIQ Contract by US Missile Defense Agency
Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, is pleased to announce it is one of the contract awardees under the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total IDIQ ceiling of $151 billion. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas, allowing for…
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Launch Previews: International launches fill manifest during last full week of 2025
The last full week of 2025 will be a busy one, with nine launches scheduled on the launch manifest. Of these, only one will launch from the United States — a single Falcon 9 mission from California. Innospace looks to finally debut their Hanbit-Nano rocket after several delays at the beginning of the week, with…
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Starcloud plans its next power plays after training first AI model in space
Starcloud’s founders — CEO Philip Johnston, chief technology officer Ezra Feilden and chief engineer Adi Oltean — wear protective gear as they check out the startup’s Starcloud-1 satellite before launch. (Starcloud Photo) After taking one small but historic step for space-based AI, a Seattle-area startup called Starcloud is gearing up for a giant leap into…
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Inmarsat Maritime Unveils Enhanced NexusWave Connectivity Powered by Viasat-3 Network
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its NexusWave bonded connectivity service, following the successful launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite and in anticipation of the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite. As the two ViaSat-3 satellites are scheduled to enter service in 2026, NexusWave customers…
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Rocket Lab Ends 2025 with 21 Launches and 100% Mission Success Following iQPS Mission
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its 21st Electron rocket of the year to deploy the latest satellite into space for multi-launch customer Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), a Japan-based Earth imaging company. ‘The Wisdom God Guides’ mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1…
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JSAT International Showcases Horizons Satellite Fleet for Asia-Pacific Communications
JSAT International, a subsidiary of SKY Perfect JSAT, continues to support a wide range of broadcast, enterprise and government communications through the established Horizons geostationary satellite fleet. Operated from orbital slots covering Asia, Oceania and surrounding regions, the Horizons satellites form a core part of the company’s international satellite services portfolio, delivering stable and long-term…
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What is Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellite Imagery?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery is a form of Earth observation data captured using active radar sensors mounted on satellites. SAR satellites send microwave radar signals toward the Earth’s surface and capture the reflected echoes, in contrast to optical satellites that depend on sunlight. This makes it possible for SAR systems to picture the…
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Gogo Expands Global Inflight Connectivity Options with Integrated LEO & GEO Solutions
Gogo has expanded its inflight connectivity portfolio to provide business aviation operators with consistent, high-speed internet access across aircraft types and global operating regions. The company’s approach is based on offering multiple connectivity options rather than a single, fixed solution, allowing operators to select technology that aligns with their aircraft size, route structure, and operational…
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Lockheed Martin Secures SDA Contract for Tracking Layer Satellite Program
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for 18 space vehicles for its Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (TRKT3) constellation, with a potential value of more than $1 billion. These satellites will provide missile tracking capabilities for the SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), a layered network of missile defense and military…
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Oesia Group Highlights SOTM Capabilities for Secure Mobile Communications
Oesia Group highlights the SATCOM On-The-Move (OTM) communication capabilities, designed to provide continuous, secure satellite connectivity for land, maritime and defense platforms operating in dynamic and mobile environments. As part of the SATCOM communications portfolio, Oesia Group’s OTM solutions address the operational requirements of users who must maintain reliable beyond-line-of-sight communications while vehicles, vessels or…