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Comtech Hires New C-Suite for Satellite Business Segment
Comtech has hired a new C-suite of leadership for its Satellite and Space Communications (“S&S”) segment as part of the company’s transformation plan. Three new leaders — Steve Black as COO, Mark Dale as CTO, and Brent Norman as CFO will report to S&S segment President Daniel Gizinski. Comtech announced the appointments on July 9. …
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Sizing up the 5 companies selected for Europe’s launcher challenge
The European Space Agency has selected five launch startups to become eligible for up to 169 million euros ($198 million) in funding to develop alternatives to Arianespace, the continent’s incumbent launch service provider. The five companies ESA selected are Isar Aerospace, MaiaSpace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, and Orbex. Only one of these companies, Isar…
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Sizing up the 5 companies selected for Europe’s launcher challenge
The European Space Agency has selected five launch startups to become eligible for up to 169 million euros ($198 million) in funding to develop alternatives to Arianespace, the continent’s incumbent launch service provider. The five companies ESA selected are Isar Aerospace, MaiaSpace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, and Orbex. Only one of these companies, Isar…
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Tianzhou-8 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere
China’s Tianzhou-8 cargo craft has re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 6:42 a.m. (Beijing Time) Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Most of the spacecraft’s components burned up during the re-entry, and a small amount of its debris fell into the scheduled safe waters, said the CMSA. Launched on Nov.…
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Ovzon Secures SEK 72 Million FMV Order for Mobile Satellite Terminals
Ovzon has received an additional order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the company’s mobile satellite terminals, to be used with Ovzon’s high-performance SATCOM services. The order is valued at SEK 72 million (~7.6 MUSD), with deliveries scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025. The mobile satellite terminals – Ovzon T7…
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BlackSky Signs Gen-3 Agreement With Current Gen-2 Customer in Support of Ukraine
BlackSky Technology has signed a Gen-3 early access agreement with a current international Gen-2 customer in support of Ukraine. The renewal contract adds Gen-3 very high-resolution imagery to the customer’s active Gen-2 low-latency, high-cadence monitoring services. “This important contract demonstrates the powerful, comprehensive tip-and-cue utility between our Gen-3 and Gen-2 systems. The two generations of…
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China’s Tianzhou-8 cargo craft separates from space station combination
The Tianzhou-8 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China’s space station, separated from the station combination at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time) and switched to independent flight, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The cargo craft will re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere in a controlled manner. Most of its components will burn up…
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Muon Space Expands Leadership to Support Growth in Space Sector
Muon Space, a leading provider of end-to-end space systems specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, announced the appointment of several senior executives as it accelerates operations to meet growing commercial and national security demand. The new leaders bring deep expertise across government, traditional aerospace primes, commercial space, and advanced technology, with backgrounds spanning the Space Development…
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Gilmour Space and Space BD Team Up for Satellite Launch Services
Space BD, a leading Japanese space business integrator, and Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia’s leading launch services provider, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to deliver satellite launch services from Australia. Under this agreement, Space BD will offer dedicated and rideshare opportunities on Gilmour Space’s Eris launch vehicles and ElaraSat platforms, opening new mission options…