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Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates Deep Sensing and Targeting System at Vanguard 24
Phase two of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSaT) system was successfully demonstrated at Vanguard 24, an annual capstone experiment hosted by the U.S. Army. DSaT gathers space-based data for airborne long-range precision fires, helping bridge specific capability gaps and future warfighting requirements by expanding mission effectiveness and standoff range for Army platforms.…
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OQ Technology Secures Convertible Investment in Series-B Round for 5G Satellite Expansion
OQ Technology, a company in 5G Non-Terrestrial Network satellite communication has secured a convertible loan investment as part of its Series-B round. The investment is from the newly-established Luxembourg Space Sector Development fund (LSSD) which is co-led by SES S.A. and the Luxembourg government, and by existing shareholders who strongly backed up this second investment:…
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Intelsat Reports the Loss of IS-33e Satellite
Intelsat, a global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure, satellite-based communications to government, NGO and commercial customers through the company’s next-generation worldwide network and managed services, reported that the anomaly previously disclosed on October 19 has resulted in the total loss of the Intelsat 33e satellite. The company is coordinating with…
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After seeing hundreds of launches, SpaceX’s rocket catch was a new thrill
BOCA CHICA BEACH, Texas—I’ve taken some time to process what happened on the mudflats of South Texas a little more than a week ago and relived the scene in my mind countless times. With each replay, it’s still as astonishing as it was when I saw it on October 13, standing on an elevated platform…
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Artemis Accords Signatories Convene at IAC to Advance Safe Space Exploration
A record number of Artemis Accords signatories, including the United States, gathered at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the world’s largest global space conference taking place in Milan this week, furthering discussions on the safe and responsible use of space for the benefit of all. During the space conference, top space agency leaders and other…
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Satellite Industry Tackles the Challenges in the Way of a Broader D2D Rollout
As the direct-to-device space picked up steam in 2024 with demonstrations and new partnerships with mobile network operators and device manufacturers, the business model is still being worked out. Industry leaders from Iridium Communications, Skylo Technologies, Viasat, and Amazon Project Kuiper dug into the challenges with the direct-to-device rollout. As more and more satellite operators…
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China launches Tianping-3 satellite
China on Tuesday sent a new satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi Province. The satellite, Tianping-3, was launched at 8:10 a.m. (Beijing Time) using a Long March-6 carrier rocket, and has successfully entered its preset orbit. It will provide services such as atmospheric space environment surveys and orbital…
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ETL Acquires SpacePath Communications
ETL Systems is acquiring SpacePath Communications, in a deal that brings together two U.K.-based satellite amplifier suppliers. ETL Systems announced the acquisition on Monday, financial terms were not disclosed. ETL Systems said this acquisition solidifies its position as leading provider of radio frequency (RF) distribution solutions in the U.K. It plans to integrate SpacePath’s high…
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Intelsat’s IS-33e Satellite is a ‘Total Loss’
Intelsat confirmed on Monday the Intelsat-33e satellite is a “total loss” after a recent anomaly. Intelsat first reported a service outage on the satellite on Oct. 19. U.S. Space Forces-Space (S4S) on Saturday confirmed the satellite broke up in orbit. S4S is currently tracking 20 pieces of debris while conducting ongoing analysis and reported no…