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Kreios Space Targets 2028 VLEO Demonstration With NanoAvionics Satellite Bus
Spanish aerospace startup Kreios Space has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics to provide the satellite platform for its first very low Earth orbit (VLEO) demonstration mission, which is targeted for launch in 2028. The mission will serve as the company’s first in-orbit test of its air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) technology, designed to enable satellites to operate for…
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FCC Authorizes Xona Space System’s Pulsar Constellation
The Federal Communications Commission has authorized Xona to broadcast Pulsar navigation signals from its full constellation of more than 250 satellites in Low Earth Orbit. This authorization marked the last regulatory milestone needed to advance Pulsar from demonstration to scaled deployment. This October, Xona would have launched its first six production Pulsar satellites. The spacecraft…
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Xona Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle for PNT Constellation
Xona Space Systems has won FCC approval to broadcast its Pulsar navigation signals from a full satellite constellation, clearing the last regulatory hurdle before the company can scale deployment, Xona announced Monday. The authorization makes Xona the only FCC-approved private navigation constellation cleared to broadcast in the L-band, putting Pulsar alongside GPS and other nation-state…
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SteamJet Space Systems Advances Green Satellite Propulsion with Water-Based SteamJet Thrusters
SteamJet Space Systems is advancing spacecraft propulsion through a portfolio of water-based electrothermal thrusters designed for CubeSats and small satellites. Headquartered in Canterbury, United Kingdom, the company develops propulsion systems that utilize water as a non-toxic propellant, providing satellite operators with an alternative to conventional chemical and electric propulsion technologies. The product portfolio including the…
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ETL Acquires Software Developer Amphinicy Technologies
ETL Systems has acquired Amphinicy Technologies, which develops software for satcom and Earth Observation markets, in a move the company said will help solve more complex ground segment challenges for its customers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Amphinicy’s software portfolio includes modern monitoring and control system Monica and a wideband software modem…
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Apex Media Expands In Touch+ Access Through HOTBIRD Satellites
In Touch+, the trusted source of biblical teachings from In Touch Ministries, is expanding its international reach through a new partnership with Eutelsat‘s HOTBIRD Satellites. The agreement brings the faith-based programming of renowned minister Dr. Charles Stanley to viewers in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The partnership makes In Touch+ available to more…
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Greece Commits 350 Million Euros to Sovereign Satellite Programme
The capital investment is administered through the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Post in coordination with the European Space Agency, drawing primary financial backing from the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund Greece 2.0. The programme functions as the core pillar of Greece’s long-term space strategy, establishing dedicated funding for space infrastructure procurement, satellite data integration,…
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L3Harris Technologies Achieves First Flight Milestone with Perimeter Truss Reflector
L3Harris Technologies successfully deployed its perimeter truss reflector onboard the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite, marking the first flight for the company’s perimeter truss reflector design. The reflector will support high-speed broadband connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region. The successful deployment represents a significant milestone for L3Harris’ perimeter truss antenna technology. The reflector achieved first-flight success following…
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Kreios Taps Kongsberg NanoAvionics for 2028 VLEO Demo
Kreios Space is aiming to launch its first flight to VLEO in 2028. The Spanish startup—which is building air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) tech for satellites to operate below LEO—today announced its selection of Kongsberg NanoAvionics to supply the satellite bus for Kreios’ first demo. The flight plan: Kreios’ debut mission will attempt to validate the…
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Space Inventor Expands Satellite Platform Portfolio with Modular BIG CAT Spacecraft
Space Inventor is advancing satellite mission capabilities through a portfolio of modular satellite platforms designed to support commercial, governmental, scientific and defense applications. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, the company has established itself as a satellite systems integrator by developing flight-proven spacecraft platforms that combine modular engineering, scalable architectures and in-house subsystems. The product portfolio, centered…