Tag: Satellite
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Apex to Launch Technology Demonstration for Japan’s NEC Corporation in 2027
Apex, the world’s leading manufacturer of productized, configurable satellite bus platforms, announced its first contract with a Japan-based company, NEC Corporation, to support an upcoming technology demonstration mission launching in 2027. Under the agreement, NEC purchased one of Apex’s Aries satellite bus platforms, which it will use to demonstrate high-throughput optical communications technology as part…
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ST Engineering iDirect to Demonstrate 5G NR-NTN Access at Satellite 2026
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, will showcase a live demonstration of native 5G NR-NTN (New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network) connectivity featuring a satellite-optimised 5G gNodeB integrated into its cloud-native Intuition ground system, at the Satellite 2026 Conference. The technology enables standards-based 5G NR satellite access from the 5G UE (User Equipment) to…
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Infinity Avionics Launches Aquila Smart Vision System for Space Situational Awareness and ISAM
Infinity Avionics, a leader in smart vision systems for the NewSpace economy, announced the full commercial availability of Aquila. Following a standout debut at IAC Sydney, the high-performance imaging system is now flight-ready, providing the ‘eyes’ for the rapidly expanding $14B Space Situational Awareness, In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) market and Rendezvous, Proximity Operations…
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OHB Secures €248M Contract Satellite-Based Arctic Monitoring
OHB Sweden, a subsidiary of the space technology group OHB, has won a major contract worth EUR 248 million to develop and build 20 small satellites for EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna (EPS-Sterna). The programme will complement the existing fleet of EUMETSAT, Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, and is funded by its member states. The foundation…
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Guerrilla RF Showcases SATCOM Portfolio at SATShow Week 2026 with New Product Guide
Guerrilla RF, a leading provider of state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) and microwave semiconductors, has announced its expanded focus and readiness to support the rapidly evolving Satellite Communications (SatCom) market. With a deep portfolio spanning low-noise small-signal devices through high-power RF power amplifiers, Guerrilla RF now offers more than 100 component solutions engineered for mission-critical SatCom…
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Kepler Communications Launches Space-Based Cloud Infrastructure with NVIDIA
Kepler Communications announced the commissioning of distributed on-orbit computing across its Tranche 1 optical data relay constellation, the world’s first commercially operational optical data relay network. This expands the network’s capabilities beyond connectivity to deliver scalable, cloud-like processing directly in space. The Kepler Network integrates optical connectivity, distributed on-orbit computing, and secure payload hosting into…
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Flexell and NanoAvionics Sign Multi-Million Euro Solar Array Deal for Korean Satellites
Flexell Space, a South Korean space energy company, has signed a multi-million euro solar array supply contract with Lithuania-based satellite bus manufacturer and mission integrator, Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics). This strategic partnership agreement covers the supply of deployable kilowatt-class satellite solar arrays for sovereign Low-Earth Orbit national security satellites, built by Hanwha Systems, currently under development…
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Redwire Space Awarded Belgian Defence Contract to Build MATTEO National Security Satellite
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national security satellite that will provide secure, resilient, and independent access to critical space-based services aimed at and in support of national defence priorities. The mission—known…
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ReOrbit and SLI Sign €150M Contract for Small GEO Satellites
ReOrbit, a Finland-based satellite manufacturer, has signed an agreement with asset-financing specialist SLI for the purchase of two next-generation geostationary (GEO) communication satellites with a combined value of €150 million. The deal comes as governments and operators worldwide are accelerating their drive towards fully independent sovereign space infrastructures. Through SLI’s platform, satellite operators can access…
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Turkish Aerospace Expands SATCOM and Earth Observation with Integrated Satellite Systems
Turkish Aerospace Industries, headquartered in Ankara, Türkiye, continues to advance the space and satellite communications capabilities through a comprehensive portfolio of Earth observation, reconnaissance and telecommunication satellite systems. With strong expertise in satellite design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing, the company plays a central role in developing Türkiye’s indigenous space infrastructure while supporting both defense…