Tag: Satellite
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Missile Defense Agency Awards SHIELD IDIQ Contract to Spire Global
Spire Global, a leading global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, has been awarded a contract for the Missile Defence Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defence (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allow for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities…
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Hughes Introduces Transportable LEO Terminals for Comms-on-the-Pause Broadband Connectivity
Hughes Network Systems announced that its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals, now certified for Comms-on-the-Pause (COTP) service, are available in a new product family of ruggedised transportable cases. These innovative terminals provide immediate broadband connectivity via Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network, ensuring reliable access whenever and wherever it’s needed. With both single and dual panel configurations,…
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Southern Launch Partners with Lux Aeterna to Support Orbital Re-Entry Operations
Southern Launch and Lux Aeterna have signed a contract to conduct orbital re-entries of Lux Aeterna’s reusable satellite infrastructure to the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. The partnership will support the future of circular space manufacturing and operations with rapid, reliable, and flexible access to orbit, enabling governments, businesses, and research organizations to maximise…
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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Space Test Program S30 Mission With DiskSat Satellite
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) – completing the launch five months ahead of schedule and playing a critical role in advancing technologies that ensure U.S. superiority in space. The launch, named ‘Don’t Be…
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Rheinmetall and ICEYE Secure Billion-Euro Contract for Space Reconnaissance Systems
Rheinmetall and ICEYE have received a major order from the German Armed Forces for the space sector. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to supply the German Armed Forces with space-based reconnaissance data via exclusive access to a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite…
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High-Reliability Interconnect Technology for Aerospace and Mission-Critical Systems
IEH Corporation, a long-established manufacturer of high-reliability electrical interconnect solutions, continues to support aerospace, defense, space and industrial markets through the proprietary IEH Technology, centered on precision-engineered hyperboloid contact systems. The company’s technology portfolio is designed to address demanding operational requirements where electrical performance, mechanical durability and long-term reliability are critical. With decades of experience…
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Kepler Communications Delivers Space Services for Global Real-Time Satellite Connectivity
Kepler Communications, a provider of satellite-based communications services, continues to expand the space services portfolio focused on delivering real-time, reliable connectivity for space, maritime and remote applications. Through its growing satellite constellation and integrated ground infrastructure, Kepler is addressing long-standing data latency and coverage challenges faced by operators in low Earth orbit (LEO) and hard-to-reach…
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BlackSky’s Third Gen-3 Achieves Rapid Commercial Operations Three Weeks Post-Launch
BlackSky Technology successfully integrated its third Gen-3 satellite into commercial operations just three weeks following launch, reflecting an exponential increase in commissioning speed since the launch of its first Gen-3 unit. This accomplishment reflects another remarkable performance milestone as the company seamlessly expands reliable capacity for very high-resolution 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics for customers…
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BlackSky’s Third Gen-3 Achieves Rapid Commercial Operations Three Weeks Post-Launch
BlackSky Technology successfully integrated its third Gen-3 satellite into commercial operations just three weeks following launch, reflecting an exponential increase in commissioning speed since the launch of its first Gen-3 unit. This accomplishment reflects another remarkable performance milestone as the company seamlessly expands reliable capacity for very high-resolution 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics for customers…
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Leonardo DRS Completes First Space-Based Test of Next-Generation Secure Data Transport Technology
Leonardo DRS, announced the successful first on-orbit test of its revolutionary multi-channel software-defined radio (SDR) with integrated advanced cryptography. This milestone marks a significant advance in validating a technology poised to establish a new standard for secure U.S. military satellite data transport at the tactical edge. The eXtended Crypto Module3-Space (XCM3-Space) adapts the company’s next-generation…