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Globalstar Orders Another SpaceX Launch for Constellation Refresh
Globalstar has signed a second launch deal with SpaceX, which will launch part of its constellation upgrade on a Falcon 9 mission. The mission will launch nine satellites and is targeted for 2026. Globalstar previously purchased a SpaceX launch in 2023 for the satellite upgrade, targeted for 2025. That mission will launch eight satellites. The…
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Space Systems Command Gives Nod to Boeing Over Northrop Grumman for ESS Satellites
Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) gave a boost to Boeing‘s confidence last week, as SSC chose the company over Northrop Grumman for a $2.8 billion contract to build the first two Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) satellites. ESS is to replace the six Lockheed Martin Advanced Extremely High Frequency (EHF) satellites for U.S. nuclear command, control, and…
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UK Space Agency Launches $103M Procurement to Tackle Space Debris
The UK Space Agency is starting a new 75.6 million pound ($103 million) procurement process for an active debris removal mission to remove defunct satellites from orbit. UKSA said in a July 3 announcement it is targeting a single supplier for a five-year research and development contract. The plan for the Active Debris Removal (ADR)…
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Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 flies 500th orbital mission during quiet week
In a quiet week for rocket launches worldwide, SpaceX has launched the 500th orbital flight of a Falcon 9 during its first of two launches this week. Outside of the U.S., Gilmour Space is expected to attempt to launch the first flight of its Eris launch vehicle from Australia, while China is preparing to launch…
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Boeing Secures $2.8 Billion Space Force Contract for Next-Gen Strategic SATCOM ESS Program
The United State Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded a $2.8B contract to The Boeing Company to build and deliver the first two satellites of the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (SATCOM) [ESS] program. ESS replaces the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capability currently provided by the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (EHF) system, modernizing…
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ESA and Leonardo Teams up to Advance Satellite Navigation Resilience with Smart Antennas
European Space Agency (ESA), in a move to strengthen the reliability of satellite navigation systems, has collaborated with Leonardo to explore advanced antenna technologies and machine learning (ML) solutions. The project aims to combat growing threats such as GNSS jamming and spoofing, which can disrupt critical satellite-based positioning services. At the heart of the initiative…
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TeleOrbit: Advancing Precision Locating with Advanced GNSS Technology
TeleOrbit, Founded in 2001 and based in Nuremberg, Germany, is a specialist in satellite navigation (SATNAV) and mobile locating systems, a niche the company refers to as Locatineering. With a mission to bridge global GNSS capabilities and real-world applications, TeleOrbit develops and manufactures GNSS front-ends, multi-frequency receivers, and positioning platforms for industries ranging from automotive…
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Pacific Defense to Launch MOSA-Enabled RF Payload to Improve Space Situational Awareness
Pacific Defense, the leading provider of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) products, has secured the inaugural launch for its Moonraker MOSA space Radio Frequency (RF) payload on board the K2 Space Gravitas Mission in February 2026. The mission includes a series of multi-orbit Space Situational Awareness (SSA) demonstrations showcasing the payload’s mission flexibility. Moonraker is…
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Mercury Systems Selected to Enhance U.S Defense Microelectronics Supply Chain
Mercury Systems, a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, announced it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for funding through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program to develop a next-generation RF signal conditioning multi-chip package (MCP). The IBAS Program aims to improve the readiness and competitiveness…
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Sateliot Selects 5 New Alén Space Satellites for 5G LEO Network Connectivity
Sateliot has taken another step forward in the deployment of its satellite constellation by entrusting the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish firm Alén Space. These satellites, which will become part of its low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, are scheduled for launch in 2026 and reinforce Sateliot’s position as a dual-use civilian and…