Tag: Satellite
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China launches Communication Technology Test Satellite-27A/B aboard modified Long March-6 rocket
China successfully launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite-27A/B into orbit at 9:00 a.m. (Beijing Time) on July 30, 2026, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi Province. The satellites were launched aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and entered their planned orbits successfully, marking the successful completion of the mission. The…
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China launches Tianlian III-01 data relay satellite aboard Long March-7A rocket
China sent a new data relay satellite into orbit on July 29, 2026, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. The Tianlian III-01 satellite was launched at 7:50 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-7A carrier rocket. The satellite entered the preset orbit successfully. Tianlian III-01…
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Telespazio Inaugurates New S/X-Band Satellite Antenna in Azores
Telespazio, a Leonardo Group company, has successfully completed the installation of a new proprietary S/X-band satellite antenna on the island of Santa Maria, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores (Atlantic Ocean). For Telespazio, this represents a further significant strengthening of its international network of ground stations, expanding the range of satellite services the company…
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AI plus IP: Sophia Space and Caltech secure a patent for orbital data centers that use passive cooling
An artist’s conception shows a data center satellite that makes use of Sophia Space’s tile-based architecture. (Sophia Space Illustration) Sophia Space has secured a patent for a technology that could pave the way for solar-powered orbital data centers that passively radiate excess heat into space. Developed in partnership with Caltech, Sophia’s architecture tackles a major…
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CAS Space Advances the Kinetica Launch Vehicles for Commercial Space Transportation
CAS Space has developed the Kinetica series of launch vehicles to provide comprehensive space transportation services for commercial, scientific and government missions. Covering payload capacities from 1.5 tonnes to 40 tonnes, the Kinetica family is designed to support small-satellite launches, large-satellite constellations, cargo transportation and future reusable space transportation systems. The company’s launch portfolio currently…
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Iridium and SKYWAVE Partner on Industrial IoT Connectivity
Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, has announced a partnership with SKYWAVE, a provider of industrial IoT connectivity, devices and enablement solutions for mission-critical assets, to help heavy equipment manufacturers build and scale connected equipment services across global operating environments. As heavy equipment…
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Momentus Completes Critical Design Review for Vigoride 8 NASA Mission
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in-orbit services, had announced the completion of the Spacecraft Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Vigoride 8 mission, transporting two hosted payloads under contracts with NASA. Completion of this key program milestone had formally concluded the design and analysis phase of the…
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Space Force Advances Evolved Strategic SATCOM Program with Phase 3 Mission Planning Award
The U.S. Space Force is advancing the nation’s strategic communications architecture with the procurement of a vital mission planning application for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM, or ESS, system to deliver secure, highly resilient connectivity for national leadership and strategic forces. The Acting Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation and Timing…
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Mapex AI Expands Government and International Geospatial Projects
Mapex AI Private Limited, a geospatial technology company, had expanded its operations internationally by delivering geospatial solutions that processed spatial data for analysis. The Company had developed expertise in delivering GIS-based Master Planning, Land Information Systems, Property Tax Solutions, Utility Mapping, Digital Twins, Navigation, High-Precision Surveys, Enterprise GIS and Geospatial Data Infrastructure to support India’s…
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Symphony Advances Adagio Space-as-a-Service for Orbital Infra
Symphony Space is developing a Space-as-a-Service technology platform designed to simplify access to orbit for commercial, government, academic and defense users. Instead of requiring customers to build and operate dedicated satellites, the company provides a reusable orbital infrastructure where payloads can be hosted through a subscription-based model. By eliminating the need for costly hardware ownership…