Tag: Satellite
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European Space Agency Prepares to Launch HydroGNSS
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch HydroGNSS, its first Scout mission, designed to track Earth’s water cycle and climate variables using innovative satellite technology. Scheduled for launch in November 2025 from Vandenberg, California aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, the mission will deploy two identical microsatellites into orbit at 550 km altitude. HydroGNSS…
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R&S Acquires Stake in Orbint for Space-Based Signal Intelligence Reconnaissance
Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr, Munich, marking a strategic collaboration to advance satellite-based signal intelligence capabilities. The partnership leverages the companies’ expertise to reinforce sustained technological sovereignty and security for Germany and Europe in space. With the investment, Rohde & Schwarz expands…
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Calian to Build Ka/Q/V-Band Gateway Stations for Next-Gen GEO Satellites
Calian Group Ltd., a trusted provider of mission-critical solutions for defence, space, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure sectors, has been awarded a contract by a leading global space technology company to design and manufacture four Ka/Q/V-band RF gateway ground stations supporting the roll-out of services for two state-of-the-art geostationary satellites. The gateways will form the critical…
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SpainSat NG Program Concludes with Successful Launch of NG II Communications Satellite
Europe has strengthened its secure-communications capabilities with the successful launch of SpainSat NG II on 24 October, wrapping up the SpainSat Next Generation programme supported by the European Space Agency (ESA). With both SpainSat NG satellites now in orbit, Europe will see its most advanced governmental communications system to date, a major step for the…
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Sivers and Doosan Partner to Develop Next-Gen Ka-Band ESA Panels for SATCOM
Sivers Semiconductors AB, a global leader in photonics and wireless technologies, announced a new collaboration with Doosan Corporation, a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing solutions, to develop scalable electronically steerable array (ESA) panels in the Ka-band for satellite communications (SATCOM). The contract, valued at USD $1.5 million, will fund the design and development…
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ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX Reaches TRL 6, Advancing Next-Gen Military SATCOM
ALL.SPACE, the leader in multi-orbit, multi-link SATCOM solutions, announced a major milestone in defense communications with the successful completion of testing under the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) program. The company’s Hydra MAX terminal has been validated as a first-of-its-kind solution capable of delivering seamless, simultaneous, and resilient connectivity across Low Earth Orbit…
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Ubiqconn to Present SATCOM-Ready Rugged Computing Solutions at Workboat 2025
Ubiqconn Technology, a leading provider of SATCOM-ready mobility and rugged computing solutions, will showcase its specialized solutions for modern workboat fleets alongside its rugged computing brand, RuggON, at the Workboat 2025 maritime exhibition. The event will take place from December 3-5, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. At Workboat 2025, Ubiqconn Technology and…
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Greenerwave Partners with DGA to Introduce Low-Power SATCOM Antennas
Greenerwave showcases, alongside the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID), the major advances achieved within the m3SFA program, selected as one of the success stories of the 2025 edition Forum Innovation Défense (FID). Supported for several years by the DGA and the AID, this project aims to develop a…
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SpaceX Transporter-15 Mission Successfully Delivers 140 Satellites to Orbit
SpaceX has successfully launched its Transporter-15 mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The 57-minute launch window opened at 10:18 a.m. PT, marking another milestone in SpaceX’s small-satellite rideshare program. The mission carried 140 payloads, including cubesats, microsats, hosted payloads, and orbital transfer vehicles that will…
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BlackSky Releases First Images From Newly Launched Gen-3 Satellite Within 24 Hours
BlackSky Technology has released the first images from a recently launched Gen-3 satellite, reporting that it delivered imagery less than 24 hours after reaching orbit. The company shared an image captured on 22 November showing thousands of vehicles at the Port of Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. BlackSky did not publicly disclose the…