Tag: Satellite
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ATLAS Space Operations Successfully Demonstrates Hybrid Space Architecture Capability
ATLAS Space Operations recently completed the successful operational integration of a Department of Defense (DoD) antenna through ATLAS’ Freedom Software Platform – demonstrating true hybrid network capability. Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) has long been a sought-after capability. This technology allows the linking of the Department of Defense, Civil Government, private agencies, and commercial satellite ground…
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Mynaric Starts Volume Production for its Flagship Space Laser Terminal
Mynaric, one of the leading providers of industrialized, cost-effective, and scalable laser communications products, announced a milestone in the product maturity of the company’s flagship free space optical communications terminal for space-to-space and space-to-ground applications – the CONDOR Mk3. Volume production for the optical communications terminal began early in the first quarter of 2024 with…
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NASA Awards Lunar Terrain Vehicle Contract to Lunar Dawn Team
NASA has awarded a Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract to the Lunar Dawn team, led by Lunar Outpost as the prime contractor along with its principal partner Lockheed Martin and teammates General Motors (GM), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and MDA Space. The diverse team combines proven robotic and human space exploration heritage,…
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Hughes ESA Terminal Receives Eutelsat OneWeb Approval Enabling Worldwide LEO Connectivity
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, announced the commercial availability of the Hughes HL1120W Terminal. This electronically steerable antenna-based (ESA) terminal has received Eutelsat OneWeb approval for operation in its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network and this milestone enables Hughes to bring Eutelsat OneWeb’s enterprise-grade, low-latency, high-speed connectivity to customers across the globe. As…
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European Defense Agency Awards Contract to Tyvak International for VLEO Satellite Project
Tyvak International, a Torino, Italy-based subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation and a leading European provider of nano and microsatellites, has announced a secured service subcontract for the European Defense Agency’s (EDA) Hub for EU Defense Innovation (HEDI) proof-of-concept prototype 2023. This groundbreaking project focuses on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite exploration, marking a significant…
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Solstar Space Awarded $1.25 Million U.S. Space Force Contract for Slayton Space Communicator
Solstar Space, the company making space Wi-Fi available, announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1,248,735 to address pressing challenges for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The contract supports the development of Solstar’s Continuous Spacecraft System Communications Wideband (CSSC-WB) unit, known as the…
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Orbex Secures Patent for its Reusable Rocket Technology
Orbex has successfully patented its REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology following patent approval in several European markets, based on the patent grant by the European Patent Office, as well as in the United States. The technology is uniquely suited to micro-launcher rockets like Orbex’s Prime rocket since it enables recovery of the launch vehicle by repurposing…
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Impulso.Space Signs Contract with Relativity Space to Provide Integrated Launch Services
Impulso.Space, a provider of integrated end-to-end launch services, proudly announced the signing of a significant contract with Relativity Space. This landmark agreement solidifies Impulso.Space’s position as a key player in the aerospace industry and underscores its commitment to providing comprehensive global launch solutions for upcoming satellite constellations requiring highly responsive and affordable services. Under the…
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Rocket Lab Announces Launch Window for KAIST and NASA Missions
Rocket Lab USA, one of the global leaders in launch services and space systems, announced it has set the launch window for its next Electron launch. The ‘Beginning Of The Swarm’ mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand during a 14-day launch window that opens on April…
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ISRO Facilitates Skyroot Aerospace’s Rocket Motor Test
ISRO/SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota has facilitated the static test of the S2 motor of Kalam-250 Rocket designed and developed by an Indian Space start-up M/s Skyroot Aerospace, Hyderabad at SDSC’s propulsion testbed. The test was enabled by IN-SPACe. Leveraging expertise and infrastructure, SDSC SHAR offered a comprehensive technical assessment and feasibility study, selecting the 6A-High Capacity test…