Tag: Satellite
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RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies Expands Reaction Wheel Production Capacity
Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies, part of RTX’s Raytheon business, is increasing reaction wheel production capacity to support growing demand for spacecraft subsystems and components. The company has allocated more than $1 million to expand production capability from 650 reaction wheels per year to 2,400 wheels per year – a…
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General Atomics Advances Space Weather Intelligence for Tactical Operations and Resilience
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) completed the pre-ship review (PSR) for its advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload supporting the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s EO/IR Weather System (EWS) program, clearing the payload for spacecraft integration and positioning the company as a prime contractor delivering end-to-end space mission capabilities. The payload closes the two highest-priority Space-based…
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Synopsys Support NASA Artemis with Spacesuit Analysis & Comms Systems
NASA selected Synopsys and EMA to verify spacesuit compatibility with the lunar environment. This work advances Synopsys’ ongoing support of future Artemis missions, which also includes a collaborative effort with Cesium, part of Bentley Systems, and NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland to validate cellular system performance on the lunar surface using digital twin technology.…
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Astroport and Vermeer Partner to Develop “Lunar Iron” for Lunar Base Infrastructure
Astroport Space Technologies, a leader in lunar construction, announced at the 20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments (ASCE Earth & Space 2026), a collaboration with global agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer Vermeer Corporation to help in the development of autonomous construction machinery to aid in building a permanent human…
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BAE Systems Introduces Ascent Spacecraft for Advanced Orbital and Lunar Missions
BAE Systems has introduced the Ascent spacecraft, a new addition to the company’s Elevation spacecraft line that supports superiority and exploration missions across the space domain. Ascent spacecraft are designed to support dynamic space operations through advanced maneuverability capabilities, including refueling and high-thrust propulsion, while carrying multiple rideshare payloads. Exploration missions are supported by Ascent’s…
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Turion Space Raises $75+ Million Series B to Accelerate US Space Superiority
Turion Space, the space infrastructure company, announces its $75+ million Series B financing round led by Washington Harbour Partners. Turion’s Series B is building on its strong track record. Its first two missions (DROID.001 and DROID.002) were both operational successes and have delivered over 40,000 images to-date. The round includes pro-rata participation from existing investors,…
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GomSpace Secures €5.5 Million Follow-On Contract from Unseenlabs for Microsatellite Delivery
GomSpace, leading manufacturer and supplier of small satellites, announces that it has secured a 5.5 MEUR (60 MSEK) follow-on contract from Unseenlabs for the delivery of additional microsatellites. The satellites are expected to be delivered by the end of 2027 and will support Unseenlabs’ continued expansion of its maritime surveillance and radio-frequency intelligence services. This…
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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar and Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network
Amazon and Globalstar announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo…
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OQ Technology Awarded €1 Million ESA Contract to Advance 5G NTN Satellite Connectivity
OQ Technology, a Luxembourg-based satellite operator pioneering 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity, has been awarded by the European Space Agency under its ARTES programme a €1 Million contract for BEAMSAT 5G, a new project aimed at accelerating the convergence of terrestrial 5G technologies and satellite communications. The project, “Bringing 5G Beamforming Technologies to SATCOM through…
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Iridium Provides Dependable Alternative PNT Service for Global Location and Timing Data
Iridium Communications, a global provider of satellite-based voice and data services, operates a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that deliver coverage across the entire planet, including remote and polar regions. Building on this infrastructure, the company has introduced its Iridium PNT service, which provides positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities as an alternative…