Tag: Satellite
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York Space Systems’ Parent Company to Acquire ATLAS Space Operations
York Space Systems, a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, announced that its parent company has agreed to acquire ATLAS Space Operations, a pioneer in Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) for satellite communications. The move brings York a powerful, software-led ground architecture that simplifies operations, removes integration…
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Globalstar Expands Bihoro Ground Station in Japan to Support Third-Generation C-3 Satellite Services
Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces construction commencement of additional gateway infrastructure at its existing ground station in Bihoro, Japan. This strategic expansion begins the rapid growth of Globalstar’s mobile satellite services throughout Asia, including additional infrastructure in multiple locations required to support its third-generation C-3 mobile satellite system. Globalstar previously purchased…
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Astroscale U.S Partners with NASA to Advance On-Orbit Servicing for National Security
Astroscale U.S, a leading provider of on-orbit services and logistics across all orbits, has signed a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to test rendezvous, proximity operations and docking (RPOD) capabilities of the Astroscale U.S Refueler spacecraft. Astroscale U.S will test its Refueler at GSFC in preparation for Astroscale U.S.’s…
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Kratos and Intelsat Advances 5G with Successful Satellite Integration Demo
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company in Defense, National Security, and Global Markets, announced the successful demonstration of an end-to-end 5G-NTN network that combines the Kratos OpenSpace software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat’s space and ground network, including its cloud-native, virtualized 5G core. This event represents a key milestone towards the seamless extension of…
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SES Acquires Intelsat to Form Global Multi-Orbit Connectivity Leader
SES, a leading space solutions company, announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 satellites across two orbits. The newly combined company will leverage its skilled teams with deep vertical expertise to deliver integrated multi-orbit, multi-band satellite and connectivity solutions…
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Amphinicy to Deliver New LEO Ground Station M&C System for EUMETSAT
Amphinicy Technologies is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) for the delivery of the new LEO ground station monitoring and control (M&C) system for EUMETSAT facilities at Svalbard and the Azores. The Monica M&C project will address the challenges arising from the…
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Planet Labs Expand Multi-Year Contract with Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC)
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced a multi-year contract expansion with the Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC), in partnership with Planet geospatial intelligence partner Procalculo. With this contract, IGAC will continue leveraging Planet’s technology for national land management, now incorporating the Planet Insights Platform and the…
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Solestial Delivers Silicon-Based Solar Solutions for the Future of Space Energy
Solestial, an emerging leader in solar energy for space is redefining how spacecraft are powered through its proprietary silicon-based photovoltaic (PV) technologies. Leveraging scalable manufacturing techniques and innovations in radiation-hardened materials, the company is delivering high-efficiency, ultra-thin solar products that significantly reduce cost and lead times compared to traditional III-V multijunction solar cells. From small…
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ISS National Lab Selects Six Startups for Orbital Edge Accelerator Program
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, in collaboration with global investors Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), E2MC, and Stellar Ventures, is pleased to announce the six innovative startups that will join the inaugural Orbital Edge Accelerator program: Kall Morris, Magma Space, Melagen Labs, Olfera, Quantum Qool and Raptor Dynamix. These cutting-edge startups were chosen…
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Celestia UK Announces Pre-Production of World’s First Ka-Band Satellite Gateway
Celestia UK announced that at the UK Space Conference 2025, it has commenced the pre-production stage of a new generation of ground station gateway. The milestone marks a major step forward in proving that phased array ground stations are now ready for commercial deployment. The Edinburgh-based business, part of the pan-European Celestia group, has started…