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Blue Origin Unveils TeraWave Satellite Network Targeting Multi-Terabit Global Connectivity
Blue Origin on Tuesday announced TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second worldwide, targeting enterprise, data centre and government customers with mission-critical connectivity needs. The TeraWave system is based on a constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites deployed across low Earth orbit (LEO) and…
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UK Rocket Builder Orbex in Talks to Sell Business to The Exploration Company
UK-based rocket manufacturer Orbex said it has signed a letter of intent to sell its business to European space logistics startup The Exploration Company, marking a potential consolidation move within Europe’s emerging launch sector. Orbex confirmed on Jan. 21 that negotiations have begun but said all details of the proposed transaction remain confidential. The company…
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Qatar Signs Satellite Communications MoU to Enhance Military Capabilities
Qatar has taken a step to strengthen its military communications capabilities by signing a memorandum of understanding between satellite operator Es’hailSat and the Qatar Armed Forces, aimed at supporting sovereign satellite communications and ground network requirements. The MoU, announced on Jan. 21, covers the provision of satellite communication services, ground infrastructure and secure, flexible network…
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Sodern Announces the Opening of Sodern America in the US
Sodern has announced the opening of Sodern America. This new strategic entity strengthens Sodern’s presence in the U.S. market and reflects the company’s ambition to further serve its partners and customers within the U.S. Through this new subsidiary, Sodern will be better positioned to support customers in addressing their operational and technological challenges. A Strategic Move…
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XMW Expands Ka-Band Block Up Converter Portfolio for Advanced SATCOM Uplinks
XMW, a South Korea–based manufacturer of RF and microwave components, is highlighting the established portfolio of Ka-band Block Up Converters (BUCs) designed to support high-frequency satellite uplink applications across commercial, government and defense markets. The company’s Ka-band BUCs are already deployed in operational ground systems and address the growing demand for higher throughput, spectrum efficiency…
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Reditus Space Selects PTC Onshape to Support Reusable Spacecraft Development
PTC announced that Reditus Space, a manufacturing company focused on providing sustainable and scalable microgravity access as a service, has selected PTC’s cloud-native Onshape® computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform to support the development of its reusable spacecraft and all supporting hardware. Initially introduced to PTC through the Onshape Startup Program, Reditus…
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China’s Shenzhou-20 return capsule touches down on Earth
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). An on-site inspection confirmed that the exterior of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule was generally intact and…
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Infostellar and Antaris Simplify Satellite Operations with Integrated Ground Segment and API Automation
Infostellar, a leading provider of cloud-native ground segment services, and Antaris, the leading AI for Space platform for the design, simulation, manufacturing, and operation of satellite constellations and space missions, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enable automated satellite operations by integrating cloud-native ground station services with software-defined mission planning and…
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Ukraine Expands Partnership with ICEYE for Space-based Intelligence
ICEYE, the leader in European defense tech and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, and a customer within the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have signed a new agreement to significantly expand their cooperation in space-based intelligence. The agreement ensures that the Ministry of Defence continues to receive a high volume of high-resolution satellite imagery…
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ULA Advances Atlas V as a Proven Launch System for Mission-Critical Spaceflight
United Launch Alliance (ULA) advances the Atlas V launch vehicle as a cornerstone of the mission-assured launch portfolio. Already well established in operational service, Atlas V continues to support a wide range of civil, commercial and national security missions that require high reliability, precise orbital insertion and flexible mission design. Atlas V is a two-stage…