Tag: Satellite
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NASA and HeroX Launch MPLAN Challenge to Advance Space and Aeronautical Research
HeroX, the leading platform for crowdsourced solutions, announced the launch of MPLAN on behalf of NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP). This two-phase program seeks research proposals from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across NASA’s 2026 topic areas, providing funding to MSIs to further develop ideas, facilitate research, and engage stakeholders. “We are excited…
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ESA to Feature Astra Carta Seal on Astroscale’s ELSA-M Spacecraft to Promote Sustainable Space Operations
At the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Roundtables & Exhibition, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced that the Astra Carta seal will be incorporated onto Astroscale’s ELSA-M spacecraft – a symbol of the Astra Carta’s mission to champion sustainability and responsible activity beyond Earth. For Astroscale, this moment embodies our commitment to leading the way in responsible space operations.…
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Gilat DataPath Secures $6 Million U S Army Services Order Under GTACS II Contract
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that Gilat DataPath has received approximately $6 million in new orders to continue delivering field and technical services in support of the U.S. Army. Services will be delivered over the next 6 months. This order extends Gilat’s support for another…
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United Monolithic Semiconductors to Showcase MMIC Solutions for Space at Satellite 2026
United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS), a developer of RF and microwave semiconductor components and MMIC solutions for space, defense, and telecommunications applications, will attend SatShow 2026, where eight products will be displayed at Richardson RFPD’s booth #3131 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, from March 23 to March 26, 2026. Also Read:…
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Interlune and Astrolab Advances Moon Resource Harvesting and Infrastructure
Interlune, a natural resources company, and Astrolab, a multi-planetary mobility and logistics company, announced they are working together to integrate Interlune excavation technology onto the Astrolab Flexible Logistics and Exploration Vehicle (FLEX), and are planning hardware testing in Houston. “Reliable, autonomous mobility is crucial to the Interlune harvesting system and broader lunar infrastructure development,” said…
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ST Engineering iDirect Advances Satellite Ground Networks with Intuition Cloud-Native Technology
ST Engineering iDirect, a provider of satellite communications ground infrastructure and networking technologies, continues to advance next-generation satellite connectivity through the Intuition technology platform. Designed as a secure, cloud-native ground system for satellite networks, Intuition integrates automation, virtualization and multi-orbit networking capabilities into a unified architecture that enables satellite operators and service providers to manage…
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Spire Global Achieves First Light from HyMS Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder Satellite
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and intelligence, has successfully received its first data from the Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS) demonstrator satellite, marking the mission’s “first light” milestone and validating its hyperspectral microwave sensing capabilities. The HyMS instrument was launched as a technology demonstrator in early 2026 to evaluate the impact of…
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BlackSky Activates Gen-3 Satellite in Under a Week Expanding Global 35 cm Imagery Access
BlackSky Technology has successfully commissioned the fourth Gen-3 satellite in less than one week following launch, opening general availability for its advanced, next-generation Gen-3 capabilities to all global customers. This industry-leading achievement makes daily service for best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics available to customers through BlackSky Spectra. Also Read: BlackSky Advances Space Intelligence Technology…
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ENPULSION Secures €22.5 Million to Drive Global Space Mobility and US Expansion
ENPULSION, a global leader in satellite propulsion technology, announced it has secured €22.5 million in growth funding led by Nordwind Growth, one of Germany’s most selective growth investors. This significant investment marks a pivotal milestone in ENPULSION’s strategy to strengthen its global leadership with the development of integrated space mobility solutions and expand its footprint…
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American Samoa Port and ATLAS Finalize Satellite Ground Station Agreement
The Port Administration of American Samoa has agreed to host advanced satellite tracking antenna systems for Michigan-based ATLAS Space Operations. The new antenna systems will be located at the Port Administration’s airport facility in Tafuna, establishing American Samoa as a critical hub for satellite ground-station services in the South Pacific. This strategic expansion enables ATLAS…