Tag: Satellite
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MDA Space Partners with Government of Canada and Telesat to Develop Next-Gen MILSATCOM Capabilities
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Government of Canada and Telesat Corporation to develop and deliver military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities. This partnership is part of the Enhanced Satellite Communication Project – Polar (ESCP-P), one of the key procurements being…
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Planet Labs Releases First Light Imagery from Pelican-6 High-Resolution EO Satellite
Planet Labs, a leading provider of near-daily data and insights on Earth’s changing landscape, has released first-light images from its Pelican-6 satellite of Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in Tibet, China. The image was taken on December 4, from an altitude of approximately 519 km. Image quality is expected to improve as the spacecraft completes the…
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Eutelsat Expands GEO–LEO Multi-Orbit Satellite Network to Boost Global Connectivity
Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, has formalized and expanded GEO & LEO Multi-Orbit Satellite Network with a hybrid architecture combining geostationary and low-Earth-orbit satellite assets to offer improved coverage, flexibility and performance for a wide variety of applications worldwide. The network supports seamless switching and interoperability between GEO and LEO constellations, offering…
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D-Orbit Launches Two ION Satellite Carrier Missions on SpaceX’s Transporter-15
D-Orbit, a global leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, launched We Need More Space and Ride With Me, the 20th and 21st commercial missions of the orbital transfer vehicle (OTV), ION Satellite Carrier (ION), aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 mission. The two ION vehicles were launched from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force…
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Balerion Space Ventures Funds Three US Companies Leading the Next Industrial Revolution
Balerion Space Ventures announced investments in three frontier technology companies positioned at the centre of a fundamental shift in how America builds, powers, and operates critical infrastructure beyond Earth’s surface. Balerion’s investments in Antares Industries, Samara Aerospace, and Valar Atomics signal the intensifying convergence of space, defence, and industrial-scale energy systems, sectors increasingly recognised as…
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Rocket Lab Certifies Hungry Hippo Fairing for Inaugural Neutron Launch
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced that the Neutron launch vehicle’s innovative “Hungry Hippo” captive fairing has successfully completed qualification testing and is en route to Virginia for Neutron’s first launch. Dubbed the Hungry Hippo, Neutron’s fairing halves remain attached to the rocket’s first stage throughout launch and…
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SWISSto12 Drives Global Momentum as Europe Advances Satellite Sovereignty
SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and a leading manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radio-frequency (RF) products, announced its 2025 success marked by a series of significant milestones. These advances underscore the company’s rapid global growth and leadership in agile satellite communication systems and RF solutions. The company’s portfolio supports accessibility to…
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Flexitech Aerospace Provides Advanced Antenna Portfolio for Satellite Communications
Flexitech Aerospace, a US-based provider of precision-engineered satellite subsystems, highlights the expanding portfolio of space-qualified antenna solutions designed to support a wide range of modern orbital missions. The company specializes in the development of deployable antennas, fixed high-gain apertures and custom RF structures, offering configurations suitable for small satellites, deep-space scientific missions, commercial communication platforms…
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Filtronic Secures UK Space Agency Funding to Develop 550W Ka-Band GaN SSPA
Filtronic, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave solutions, has been awarded funding from the UK Space Agency‘s National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) to develop a high-power 550W Ka-band solid-state power amplifier (SSPA). The project will advance Filtronic’s proprietary gallium nitride (GaN) technology and integrated system design, setting new standards in efficiency,…
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Myriota Unveils HyperPulse – First 5G Non-Terrestrial Network for IoT
Myriota, a global leader in space-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, announced the General Availability of its HyperPulse™ network, a global, highly scalable connectivity platform that makes it simple for industry partners to build, deploy and scale IoT solutions anywhere on Earth. The network is available from the 15th of December in the United…