Tag: Satellite
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PlanetiQ Completes Testing of Next-Generation GNOMES Satellites Ahead of Launch
PlanetiQ has announced that its next-generation GNOMES satellites have completed a development milestone and are progressing through final preparations ahead of launch later this year. Satellite manufacturing and testing have been completed, marking a step toward deployment of the company’s next-generation satellites and their advanced GNSS radio occultation (GNSS-RO) sensing capabilities. The spacecraft are expected…
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Redwire and Kanematsu Collaborates to Deliver Next-Gen Space Solutions for Japan
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced that it has signed a teaming agreement with Kanematsu Corporation. The collaboration combines Redwire’s advanced space technologies with Kanematsu’s extensive market expertise to support the growth of Japan’s space industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Kanematsu will serve as Redwire’s strategic commercial…
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IonQ’s Space Division Secures NRO Radar Augmentation Contract
IonQ, the world’s leading quantum platform company, announced that Capella, an IonQ company, has been awarded a contract under the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Radar Commercial Augmentation (RCA) program. Under the contract, the company will provide commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and data services in support of U.S. national security missions. The award strengthens…
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Apogeo Space Advances Space Services from Mission Operations and IoT Connectivity
Apogeo Space is providing an integrated portfolio of upstream and downstream space services designed to support organizations throughout the complete lifecycle of satellite missions. From spacecraft assembly and launch preparation to mission operations, ground station communications and satellite-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, the company offers infrastructure and technical services that help simplify mission development…
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EarthDefine Launches 3D Building Footprints API for Nationwide Geospatial Intelligence
EarthDefine, a provider of high-resolution geospatial products, announced the launch of its Buildings Footprints 3D API, giving developers and enterprises programmatic access to detailed building footprint and structure data across the United States. Building footprint data is foundational to a wide range of applications, from insurance underwriting and property assessment to logistics, urban planning, and…
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Kepler Selected Rocket Lab’s Neutron for First Dedicated Launch with Network Expansion
Kepler Communications Inc. announced it has selected Rocket Lab’s Neutron launch vehicle for its first dedicated launch mission, marking a significant milestone as the company prepares for its largest expansion to date. The mission, scheduled no earlier than 2028, will deploy next-generation satellites that will expand Kepler’s constellation with increased optical connectivity, on-orbit compute and…
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Astrolight Advances Optical Space Communications with High-Speed Laser Terminals
Astrolight is expanding the capabilities of optical communications through a portfolio of laser communication terminals designed for satellites, ground infrastructure and maritime platforms. Headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, the company develops free-space optical (FSO) communication technologies that enable secure, high-speed data transmission for commercial, government and defense applications. The product portfolio includes the ATLAS-X-MINI, ATLAS-2 and…
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VinSpace Signs SpaceX Launch Contract for 2027 Satellite Mission
VinSpace Joint Stock Company (“VinSpace”) has announced the signing of a launch contract with U.S.-based SpaceX. The agreement marks a milestone in VinSpace’s roadmap to build comprehensive aerospace capabilities, advancing its mission to support the development of Vietnam’s space industry. Under the agreement, VinSpace’s satellites will launch aboard a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027 as…
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BlackSky Secures Multi-Year International Contract for Combined Assured and On-Demand Subscriptions
BlackSky Technology won an international seven-figure, multi-year contract for combined Assured and On-Demand subscriptions. Following a successful initial pilot, the customer quickly signed an expanded deal for integrated, low-latency Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery and AI-enabled analytics services. “BlackSky continues to drive recurring, high-margin revenue through key international subscription deals with our foundational Gen-2 dynamic monitoring…
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MDA Space Opens CHORUS Control Centre Ahead of 2026 Satellite Launch
MDA Space, a mission partner to the global defence and space industry, has officially opened the MDA CHORUS Control Centre in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec, on the south shore of Montréal. The new control centre will serve as the operational hub for MDA CHORUS satellite operations, marking a step towards operational readiness ahead of the late 2026…