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Redwire Delivers Onboard Computer for ESA’s Comet Interceptor Mission
Redwire Corporation, a leader in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, announced that it has successfully delivered the onboard computer for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Comet Interceptor mission. Redwire developed and delivered the onboard computer through a contract with OHB Italia S.p.A. (OHB Italy). ESA’s Comet Interceptor will be the first spacecraft to…
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Sodern Launches Astradia Star Tracker for GNSS-Independent Navigation
Sodern announces the commercial launch of Astradia, a daytime star tracker capable of aiding navigation systems, making them independent of GNSS radio-navigation signals. After several years of research and development, Sodern produced Astradia, an endo-atmospheric star tracker which, when combined with an inertial navigation system (INS), provides daytime and nighttime attitude measurement, in order to…
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Apex’s New Comet Bus is Geared Toward Constellations and National Security
Satellite manufacturing startup Apex introduced a new satellite bus offering called Comet, as the largest bus in its lineup, geared toward commercial constellations and national security architectures like the Golden Dome. Apex CEO and co-founder Ian Cinnamon told Via Satellite the company developed Comet after seeing a lot of demand for novel communications constellations in…
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Rivada Space Networks Announces New Partners at AsiaTechX 2025
Rivada Space Networks, a global network company launching a unique LEO satellite network to provide secure connectivity for governments and enterprises, has announced a series of new partners in the Asia Pacific region. Rivada has now lined up over $US16 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network. At AsiaTechX, the company will outline…
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PLD Space: Advancing Europe’s Space Launch Capabilities
PLD Space is a Spanish aerospace company founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú. The company specializes in developing reusable launch vehicles, making it a key player in Europe’s growing space industry. Unlike traditional space agencies focused on large-scale missions, PLD Space is dedicated to providing affordable and reliable access to space for…
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SteamJet Thruster Selected for NASA’s Artemis II CubeSat Critical Orbit Correction
SteamJet Space Systems, a UK-based startup, has been selected to provide the propulsion unit for an ambitious CubeSat mission part of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed return to the Moon in over 50 years. Developed by South Korea’s NaraSpace, the CubeSat will be deployed into a highly elliptical orbit, where SteamJet’s water-based thruster will play…
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Gilat Secures $25 Million in Global Orders for Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Solutions
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that its Commercial Division received over $25 million in orders from leading global satellite operators. Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026. The orders demonstrate continued confidence in Gilat’s powerful portfolio of products and services for multi-orbit constellations GEO, MEO, and…
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Comtech’s New CEO Ken Traub Details Plan to Capitalize on Advantages for Long-Term Success
After a series of management changes in the CEO position in recent years, Comtech appointed Ken Traub as its new CEO in January. While Comtech has long been a leading player in the ground segment, it is undergoing a period of transformation under Traub’s leadership to streamline its business to capitalize on what it sees…
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Rocket Lab to Acquire Payload Provider Geost, Targeting National Security Missions
Rocket Lab has signed an agreement to acquire payload developer Geost, LLC in a bid to enter the satellite payload market and strengthen its national security space solutions. Rocket Lab announced the deal on May 27 to acquire the parent holding company of Geost from Lightridge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, for $275…
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Intelsat Gets Regulatory Approval for Direct Broadcast Services
Intelsat has received approval from the Indian government to provide satellite coverage directly to India’s broadcast media companies. Intelsat announced the approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Tuesday, which includes authorization for four Geostationary (GEO) satellites providing C-band coverage over India: IS-17, IS-20, IS-36 and IS-39 satellites. Intelsat called…