Kepler Selected as Prime for European Space Agency’s HydRON Element 3
Kepler Communications Inc. announced it has been selected as prime contractor for HydRON Element 3, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) High-throughput Optical Network (HydRON) project.
Lockheed Martin Secures $105 Million U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance GPS Ground Control Modernization
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded a contract worth up to $105 million by the U.S. Space Force to continue modernizing and sustaining the Global Positioning System (GPS) ground control network.
AccelerComm Secures 56th Patent, Strengthening Leadership in 5G Innovation for Non-Terrestrial Networks
AccelerComm Ltd, a leading provider of physical layer IP for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN), today announced the grant of its 56th international patent, marking a significant milestone as the company completes its tenth year of operations.
Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser® Spaceplane Successfully Completed Milestone at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Sierra Space Corp. (“Sierra Space”), a defense-tech space company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, announced the completion of launch acoustic testing for its Dream Chaser® spaceplane, Tenacity, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Space Systems Processing Facility (SSPF).
SES, Japan Airlines to Expand Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity to Long-Haul Fleet
SES, a leading space solutions company, have announced that Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected SES to deliver new multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) for its Airbus and Boeing long-haul fleet, supporting the airline’s ongoing commitment to an onboard experience that enables passengers to stay connected with fast, dependable internet access.
Sidus Space Expands Existing Agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings, Inc. to Support Additional StarVault Orbital Data Storage Payload
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) ("Sidus" or the "Company"), an innovative space and defense technology company, today announced the expansion of its existing agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. to build and deliver an additional StarVault orbital data storage payload.
KSAT and Kongsberg NanoAvionics Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Smallsat Mission Operations
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) have announced their strategic partnership to simplify mission deployment and lower the operational and financial burden for satellite owners.
Rocket Lab Completes Mynaric Acquisition, Adding Laser Optical Communications To Growing Space Systems Portfolio
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG (“Mynaric”), a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space, and mobile applications.
Amazon to Acquire Globalstar and Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network
Today Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. 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.
SES, Boeing Reach Milestone Toward Line-Fit Offerability for Multi-Orbit Connectivity
SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced a milestone toward offerability for SES’ multi-orbit antenna for installation by Boeing.
Orbital Sets Date for First Test Mission to put AI Data Centers in Low Earth Orbit
Orbital is building and operating AI data centers in space, using solar power and radiative cooling to remove the energy and cooling constraints that limit terrestrial AI infrastructure. Backed by funding from a16z Speedrun, the company plans to launch its first test mission in 2027 and is opening Factory-1, its R&D facility in Los Angeles.
Rocket Lab Unveils New Electric Propulsion Satellite Thruster to Meet Constellation Demand
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today introduced a new electric satellite thruster designed for high-volume production to meet the growing demand for reliable satellite propulsion across commercial and national security constellations.
Viasat Enters Technical Evaluation Process with Boeing to Qualify Viasat AERA for 737 MAX, 777X, and 787 Aircraft
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today during the Aircraft Interior Expo (AIX), announced it has entered Boeing’s technical evaluation process to assess and qualify Viasat AERA, the company’s next-generation electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal, across all current Boeing commercial airplane programs.
Vigoride-7 Fires All Thrusters and Clears Key Milestones
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in-orbit services, today shared a series of significant achievements in the ongoing Vigoride-7 mission, marking one of the most successful early-phase operations in the company’s history.
ThinKom Unveils Space-optimized ThinAir Nexus Aircraft Antenna
A new generation of multi-orbit inflight connectivity is ready to fly, with the introduction of the ThinKom ThinAir® Nexus, a compact antenna rewriting what is possible for airlines.
Spaceflux Selected by MDA Space to Deliver Optical Systems for Canadian Space Surveillance Programme
Spaceflux, the London-based specialist in space domain awareness and space intelligence, has been selected as the optical systems provider by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) (NYSE: MDA) for a Canadian space surveillance programme.