Tag: Satellite
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Terran Orbital Completes First Anniversary of Pathfinder-4 and Pathfinder-R Launch
Terran Orbital Corporation, a leading manufacturer of small satellites serving the aerospace and defense industries, marks the first anniversary of the successful launch of Pathfinder-4 (PTD-4) and Pathfinder-R (PTD-R). Both 6U CubeSats launched on August 16, 2024, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 and have since delivered exceptional mission results. PTD-4 was built to test NASA’s…
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AccelerComm and MSUA Partners to Drive Development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks
AccelerComm, a leader in delivering high-performance 5G technology for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), announced that it has become a member of the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global organization dedicated to the advancement of satellite-based mobility solutions across industries and markets. Through its MSUA membership, AccelerComm will look to collaborate with other satellite and mobile…
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Global Skyware Introduces XY Antenna for Multi-Orbit Mission-Critical Satellite Connectivity
Global Skyware, part of the Global Invacom Group, has unveiled its XY antenna for rapid response, mission-critical satellite applications. The XY offers users the highest degree of modularity, flexibility, and simple assembly for on-the-move and on-the-pause connectivity. It allows multi-orbit capability across Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite (GEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and…
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Microchip Launches GNSSDO Modules with Atomic Clock Technology for Defense and Aerospace PNT
Aerospace and defense applications rely on Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technology for mission-critical accuracy and reliability. However, integrating PNT into a design requires extensive domain knowledge in this area. To fast-track the development process, Microchip Technology announces its portfolio of GNSS Disciplined Oscillator (GNSSDO) Modules that integrate the company’s renowned embedded atomic clock and oscillator…
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Astranis Appointed as Prime Contractor for U.S Space Force Program
Astranis has been awarded a contract as a prime contractor for the first phase of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Protected Tactical Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Global (PTS-G) program, affirming its role as a disruptor to the geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO) market through rapidly deployable, jam-resistant, small communications satellites. The PTS-G program,…
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Astroscale Japan Announces ‘REFLEX-J’ Refueling Mission to Advance Space Sustainability
Astroscale Japan has officially named its upcoming satellite refueling demonstration spacecraft “REFLEX-J” – short for Refueling for Extension and Flexibility – Japan. The name reflects the mission’s purpose: enhancing the flexibility of satellites in orbit by extending their lifespan and unlocking new operational possibilities. As part of Japan’s Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross…
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Aerospacelab Secures €94 Million Funding to Fuel Ambitious Roadmap
Aerospacelab announces the closure of an extended Series B funding round totaling 94 million EUR (110 million USD) through a dual-tranche funding of 56 million EUR (66 million USD), alongside a 38 million EUR (44 million USD) commitment from a European Financial Institution. This Series B round has been strategically implemented to align with Aerospacelab’s…
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NUVIEW Secures $5 Million Department of Defense Contract to Advance Space-Based LiDAR Technology
NUVIEW announced it has been awarded an additional $5 million from the Department of Defense’s National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) program to enhance the development of its pioneering space-based LiDAR payloads. This funding builds on earlier NSIC investment and advances NUVIEW’s mission to deliver high-resolution, 3D mapping of Earth from orbit, supporting applications critical to…
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Antaris Driving the Next Era of Software-Defined Satellite Solutions
Antaris, a leading provider of software-defined satellite solutions, is redefining how satellites are designed, built, and operated. With its end-to-end SaaS platform, the company offers a groundbreaking approach to satellite management that emphasizes speed, flexibility and affordability. By integrating design, simulation, operations and digital twin capabilities into a single framework, Antaris empowers government, commercial and…
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Eutelsat and Nelco Partner to Launch LEO Connectivity Across India
Eutelsat and Nelco Limited, a Tata Group company and one of India’s leading satellite communication service providers, have signed an agreement to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across the Indian region. Under the agreement, OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, will partner with Nelco to deliver secure, low-latency LEO connectivity…