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Planet Labs to Support Government, Public Services in Rwanda
The Rwanda Government is looking to tap more into the benefits of satellite technology. It is teaming up with Planet Labs as it plans to launch a new national program to provide Planet’s data to governmental agencies, public universities, selected startups, and strategic development partners supporting national development initiatives throughout the country. This deal marks…
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PlanetiQ Completes Testing of Next-Generation GNOMES Satellites Ahead of Launch
PlanetiQ has announced that its next-generation GNOMES satellites have completed a development milestone and are progressing through final preparations ahead of launch later this year. Satellite manufacturing and testing have been completed, marking a step toward deployment of the company’s next-generation satellites and their advanced GNSS radio occultation (GNSS-RO) sensing capabilities. The spacecraft are expected…
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Why Inter-Satellite Laser Communications Have Become a Strategic Battleground for Satellite Internet
In the traditional satellite-to-Earth transmission model, satellites serve only as relay nodes: they forward information but do not process it directly, while ground gateways and terrestrial networks perform the core functions. With inter-satellite links, by contrast, satellites can transmit and exchange information directly without routing every connection through a ground station. Each spacecraft acts as…
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Optus Completes First Part of Project Aurora
Optus, an Australian based telco and satellite player, has achieved a key milestone in the area of satellite life extension. It has completed the first phase of Project Aurora, with the successful undocking of the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) from the Optus D3 satellite. Phase two is now underway, Optus is on track to extend…
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Redwire and Kanematsu Collaborates to Deliver Next-Gen Space Solutions for Japan
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced that it has signed a teaming agreement with Kanematsu Corporation. The collaboration combines Redwire’s advanced space technologies with Kanematsu’s extensive market expertise to support the growth of Japan’s space industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Kanematsu will serve as Redwire’s strategic commercial…
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IonQ’s Space Division Secures NRO Radar Augmentation Contract
IonQ, the world’s leading quantum platform company, announced that Capella, an IonQ company, has been awarded a contract under the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Radar Commercial Augmentation (RCA) program. Under the contract, the company will provide commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and data services in support of U.S. national security missions. The award strengthens…
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Space Command Ranks Offensive Fires, Counter-Constellation Systems as Top Capability Needs
The Integrated Priorities List reflects Space Command’s assessment of capability gaps based on emerging threats, planned Pentagon investments and technologies under development. Whiting said the list is intended to direct the attention of the military services, government laboratories, research organizations and industry toward problems the command believes are not being adequately addressed. “This isn’t just…
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Telesat Remains Optimistic About Lightspeed Despite Shaky 1H26 Financial Results, Looming Debt
Canadian satellite operator Telesat’s latest financial results paint a picture of short-term pain in the first six months of 2026 and raises concern over debt that matures in the next year and a half. According to its first half report issued Thursday, the operator remains confident that it go into full global commercial service with…
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Mantis Space Appoints Ex-Boeing Exec as CTO
Mantis Space has appointed ex-Boeing exec Dale Parkes as its new CTO. His appointment comes as the company is building its constellation of spacecraft to orbit Earth in almost continual sunlight and transmit power using lasers to other satellites’ solar arrays when they are in Earth’s shadow. Mantis Space announced the appointment, Aug. 12. During…
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Apogeo Space Advances Space Services from Mission Operations and IoT Connectivity
Apogeo Space is providing an integrated portfolio of upstream and downstream space services designed to support organizations throughout the complete lifecycle of satellite missions. From spacecraft assembly and launch preparation to mission operations, ground station communications and satellite-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, the company offers infrastructure and technical services that help simplify mission development…