Author: starpathwp-production
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ULA isn’t making the Space Force’s GPS interference problem any easier
DENVER—The Global Positioning System is one of the few space programs that touches nearly every human life, and the stewards of the satellite navigation network are eager to populate the fleet with the latest and greatest spacecraft. The US Space Force owns and operates the GPS constellation, providing civilian and military-grade positioning, navigation, and timing…
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Vast and Axiom awarded new private missions to ISS, continue work on commercial space stations
With NASA awarding back-to-back Private Astronaut Missions to aerospace companies Vast Space and Axiom Space in early 2026, NASA continues to foster and accelerate growth in commercial low-Earth orbit. The new missions are expected to launch in 2027, with NASA and SpaceX partnering with the companies to train, launch, and return four-person crews to and…
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OQ Technology Secures €25 Million EIB Venture Debt to Advance LEO 5G Satellite Connectivity
Luxembourg-based OQ Technology secures €25 million EIB venture debt to expand its pioneering research and development in satellite communications technology. Funding supports a network of low-earth-orbit satellites, offering 5G coverage and connectivity for direct-to-device Internet of Things and smartphones. The European Investment Bank will provide €25 million venture debt financing to Luxembourg-based satellite connectivity provider…
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Umbra Expands High-Resolution SAR Imaging Capabilities with Multi-Mode Radar Operations
Umbra, headquartered in Santa Barbara, continues to advance commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging through a constellation designed to deliver high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation. Umbra’s remote sensing platform provides multiple SAR imaging modes designed to diverse mission requirements, enabling customers to select between ultra-high-resolution targeting and wide-area surveillance depending on operational needs. Operating in…
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Starlab Space Welcomes LambdaVision to the On-Orbit Science Park
Starlab Space LLC, the commercial space station developer expanding access to low Earth orbit research, announced a reservation agreement with LambdaVision, a biotechnology company developing a protein-based artificial retina designed to restore vision for patients with retinal degenerative diseases. The reservation agreement supports LambdaVision’s transition from research to long-term, scalable biomedical production in space and ensures…
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ST Engineering iDirect’s Belgium Manufacturing Competence Center Selected for ESSM Block II
ST Engineering iDirect announced that its Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC), located in Erpe-Mere, Belgium, has been selected by Raytheon, an RTX business, to support the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM®) Block II program. This marks a significant milestone for the MCC, affirming it as a strategic European partner in the production of advanced defense technologies…
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EnduroSat to Provide Satellite Platforms for AIRMO’s Global Methane Monitoring Constellation
AIRMO, the Germany and Luxembourg-based provider of high-precision greenhouse gas monitoring services, announced a strategic partnership with EnduroSat, a leading satellite manufacturer and constellation-as-a-service provider, aimed at greatly expanding and improving the accuracy of independent methane monitoring from space. The program will provide actionable methane data designed to help operators, regulators and financial stakeholders pinpoint emissions,…
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Seekr Launches Beta Program of First Dual-Use Geospatial Reasoning Engine
Seekr, the trusted AI company, announced the launch of the geospatial reasoning engine, including a comprehensive licensing agreement with Wyvern, as the inaugural data partner in hyperspectral imaging. This alliance accelerates enterprise access to scalable, high-resolution hyperspectral imaging powered by AI-driven analysis that can reason, detect changes over time, and identify meaningful patterns in activity…
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Sat-Lite Technologies Expands SATCOM Antenna Portfolio for Multi-Orbit Connectivity
Sat-Lite Technologies, headquartered in White Oak, Texas, continues to advance the portfolio of satellite communication (SATCOM) antennas designed for rapid deployment, mobility and multi-orbit connectivity. The company manufactures lightweight and transportable antenna systems engineered to meet the operational demands of defense, government, broadcast, emergency response and enterprise users. Sat-Lite Technologies focuses on precision-built reflector antennas…
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Vantor Secures $217 Million Contract to Deliver 3D Terrain Tech for US Army Training
Vantor, the leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground, has been awarded a follow-on production contract to support the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain (OWT) program, advancing the Army’s ability to train and rehearse missions using high-precision, immersive 3D terrain. The contract, which is worth up to $217 million when including option…