Space Force Selects Rocket Lab For Space Data Network Consortium, Awarded $12M in Contracts to Support Global Military Communications Network
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, have announced its onboarding into the U.S. Space Force’s Space Data Network (SDN) Consortium, expanding vendor diversity for the Space Data Network Backbone (SDN-B), a key initiative to develop a secure, high-speed global satellite communications network for military operations.
Kratos Receives Multi-Million-Dollar Orders for GAIA 100 Tri-Band Ground Station Systems Through Newly Acquired Orbit
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., (NASDAQ: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, announced that Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. has received multi-million-dollar orders from multiple international customers for its GAIA 100 Tri-Band 5.5-meter and 6.1-meter antenna systems.
Portal Space Systems Signs Contract with SpaceX for Falcon 9 Launch in 2028
Portal Space Systems, a next-generation spacecraft company building vehicles that maneuver rapidly across and between orbital regimes, today announced SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch their Motus Via Sol mission in 2028.
Mark Peller Named United Launch Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer
United Launch Alliance (ULA) have named veteran aerospace industry executive Mark Peller as its next president and chief executive officer effectively immediately.
SES Expands into Global Direct-to-Device Services through Strategic Collaboration with Elveo Mobile
SES, a global leader in space solutions, have announced an expanded strategic investment and collaboration with Elveo Mobile (Elveo), the new company created through the completion of the Lynk and Omnispace merger.
Global Invacom Partners with TinSky Connect to Bring Prodelin Antennas to South Africa
Global Invacom expands its distributor network to South Africa with TinSky Connect. This is the latest in a series of distributor agreements, bringing high value Prodelin and Skyware SMC antennas, along with innovative RF electronics to a global customer base.
Better WiFi on Remote Trains and Access to Cutting Edge Tech for British Farmers Through £13 Million Boost to Drive Next-gen Satellite Communications
More reliable broadband on remote Scottish railways and affordable sensors which help farmers grow more food are among a raft of new projects which will bring the benefits of space technology into everyday life.
Space-based Solar Power can Deliver the Low-cost, Sovereign Energy the UK’s Reindustrialisation Depends On
The Space Energy Initiative (SEI) has published a new whitepaper making the case for space-based solar power (SBSP) as a firm, sovereign and low-cost source of clean electricity for the UK.
Viasat Selects Rocket Lab to Build GEO Satellite for U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Program
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it selected Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, to build a satellite bus for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program.
Lynk and Omnispace Launch Elveo Mobile with Merger Completion
Lynk and Omnispace today announced the completion of their merger and the introduction of Elveo Mobile, the newly combined company that delivers mobile connectivity and elevated intelligence for a planet on the move.
Building US Capacity in Advanced Semiconductor Materials: Space Forge Selects The Texas A&M University System as Manufacturing Base
Space Forge Inc., the advanced materials company using space to produce semiconductor materials that cannot be made on Earth, has signed a master research agreement with The Texas A&M University System, which sets the framework for a research collaboration and marks a first step towards Space Forge establishing its initial semiconductor materials manufacturing and processing capability in the U.S.
Globalstar Confirms Successful Launch of All 8 HIBLEO-4 Replacement Satellites
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announced the successful launch and deployment of its latest satellites, marking another significant milestone in the continued expansion of the Company's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space Capabilities to Europe
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has formally announced the establishment of Rocket Lab Germany GmbH.
Satellogic Appoints Jamil Kawar as Senior Vice President, Space Systems
Satellogic, Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), the infrastructure company for Persistent Global Intelligence, announced that Jamil Kawar has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Space Systems. In this role, Kawar will join Satellogic's Space Systems sales team, working with governments and commercial partners worldwide to deliver sovereign satellite constellations and mission-critical space infrastructure.
Space Cargo Unlimited and Transcell Biologics Partner to Advance Drug Discovery in Space
Transcell Biologics Private Limited (Transcell Biologics) and Space Cargo Unlimited have announced a strategic partnership to explore how research in microgravity could transform the way new medicines and vaccines are developed.
Firefly Aerospace Awarded Contract to Design Elytra Deorbit System for Defense Innovation Unit
Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, have announced a new contract with the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit and Space Development Agency to complete a preliminary design review (PDR) for a mission providing deorbit services with Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft.