Gilat Defense, AWS, SES Space & Defense and WAVE Consortium Demonstrate Virtualized SATCOM Gateway Modem Architecture at Satellite 2026
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that Gilat Defense, Amazon Web Services (AWS), SES Space and Defense and the WAVE Consortium will hold a joint demonstration of a virtualized satellite modem operating over cloud infrastructure at Satellite 2026 (March 23-26).
Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics Sign Multi-million Euro Solar Array Supply Contract for Korean Satellite Programme
Flexell Space, a South Korean space energy company, has signed a multi-million euro solar array supply contract with Lithuania-based satellite bus manufacturer and mission integrator, Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics).
Momentus Awarded NASA Contract to Design Solar Sail Demonstration Mission
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company offering satellites, satellite components, and in-space transportation and hosted payload services, today announced that it was awarded a NASA contract to support the Space Storms Solar Sail Sentinel Demonstration Study for a potential mission based on the cislunar-capable Vigoride spacecraft platform.
UK Space Agency Signs Landmark Agreement with Ukraine to Strengthen Civil Space Cooperation
A landmark agreement between the UK Space Agency and State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) will open a new chapter in civil and commercial space cooperation between the two countries.
ST Engineering iDirect Launches Intuition Foresightto Automate Network Management and Service Provisioning
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, have announced the launch of Intuition Foresight, an advanced orchestration and management suite designed to deliver AI-driven network intelligence and unified control across multi-vendor, multi-platform, and multi-network environments.
Orbit Unveils MPT40: A New Standard for Compact, High-Performance, Combat Ready SATCOM
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading provider of airborne communications management systems, broadband land, maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, and ground station solutions, is launching the MPT40 Multi-Platform SATCOM Terminal, a compact, lightweight and cost-effective satellite communication system designed to deliver high performance across diverse military operational environments.
BlackSky Wins Seven-Figure Assured Extension Contract with International Customer
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) signed a seven-figure Assured extension contract with an international customer. Reliable Gen-3 performance over the customer’s priority areas of interest during early access programs for best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics is driving the transition to larger annual subscriptions, reflecting momentum against the company’s land-and-expand strategy.
Kepler Deploys First Space-Based, Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Powered by NVIDIA
Kepler Communications have announced the commissioning of distributed on-orbit computing across its Tranche 1 optical data relay constellation, the world’s first commercially operational optical data relay network. This expands the network’s capabilities beyond connectivity to deliver scalable, cloud-like processing directly in space.
Space Forge's ForgeStar-1 Mission Demonstrates UK Supply Chain Strength in World-first Plasma Achievement
Space Forge has successfully demonstrated the operation of a key spacecraft subsystem aboard its groundbreaking ForgeStar-1 mission, highlighting the strength and innovation of the UK's space supply chain.
Planet to Build World’s First GPU-Native AI Engine for Planetary Intelligence with NVIDIA
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced its initiative to revolutionize how satellite imagery is processed, enhanced, and analyzed.
Redwire Awarded Prime Contract to Build First National Security Satellite for Belgian Defence, in Close Collaboration with Aerospacelab
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national security satellite that will provide secure, resilient, and independent access to critical space-based services aimed at and in support of national defence priorities.
SSC Space Signs Agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) on Satellite Launch Capability from Esrange Space Center
SSC Space has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) to establish satellite launch capability from Esrange Space Center.
Terran Orbital Subsidiary Selected for ESA Planetary Defense Mission to Asteroid Apophis
Terran Orbital, a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense sectors, announced today that its subsidiary, Tyvak International, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency to develop Farinella, a 6U CubeSat that will support ESA’s RAMSES planetary defense mission to the near-Earth asteroid Apophis.
Ovzon Receives Order From the U.S. Department of War of 1.3 MUSD
Ovzon has received a three-month order, through SES Space & Defense, to support the U.S. Department of War (U.S. DOW). The order covers Ovzon’s SATCOM services and technical support.
BlackSky Successfully Commissions Gen-3 in Less Than One Week Opening Gen-3 General Availability for Global Customer Base
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) 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.
WTA Certification Program Renews Tier 4 Certification of Globecast’s Sainte Assise Teleport
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that it has completed a re-certification audit of Globecast’s Sainte Assise Teleport outside Paris, France and renewed their Tier 4 Certification under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.