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Axiom Space’s Chief Revenue Officer tapped as new CEO
Tejpaul Bhatia, Axiom Space’s Chief Revenue Officer, was promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer on April 25, 2025. He will oversee the company as it completes its planned Axiom Station and AxEMU spacesuits for the Artemis Program. Images: Axiom Space; illustration by Will Robinson-Smith The new leader at Axiom Space is a familiar…
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Intelsat Maritime Exec on How Multi-Orbit Solutions Meet Maritime Operators’ Demands for Data
As data requirements for maritime operators continue to grow, maritime operators are looking for more capability in their communications solutions. Across maritime operations in commercial shipping, fishing, and even cruise, ships need improved efficiency and safety, and look to the benefits of more autonomous operations. These changes are an opening for satellite connectivity to better…
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Booz Allen and Meta Tailor Llama AI Model for the ISS
Booz Allen and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, tailored a version of Meta’s open source platform, Llama, for space, to be deployed on the International Space Station (ISS). Dubbed ‘Space Llama,’ the tech stack could help researchers retrieve information from technical reference documents and instructions without the internet. Booz Allen and Meta’s goal in…
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Firefly Aerospace Secures AFRL Contract to Develop Advanced CMC Rocket Nozzle Extension
Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, announced the company was awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at the Edwards Air Force Base in California to develop a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) nozzle extension for applications in liquid rocket engines. This advanced, lightweight material improves rocket performance by increasing…
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Blue Origin test fires second stage and continues preparations for New Glenn’s second flight
Blue Origin recently test-fired the second stage for New Glenn’s second flight, while other preparations for this and other future flights are underway at the company’s facilities in Florida. The second stage’s test firing is one of a number of steps that must be completed before the rocket’s second flight, currently thought to be around…
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T-Mobile Cuts Price on Starlink Satellite Messaging, Service to Start in July
T-Mobile cut the price on its commercial service for “T-Satellite” messaging, and plans to start service in July. T-Mobile is setting the price at $10 per month, and is offering the service to AT&T and Verizon customers as well, CEO Mike Sievert told investors on Thursday. Customers on the premium plans Experience Beyond and Go5G…
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ORBCOMM Launches SKYWAVE Connect Partner Program
ORBCOMM announced the launch of the SKYWAVE Connect partner program, which enables IoT solution providers, system integrators, value-added resellers, and other channel partners to accelerate their IoT solution development, expand their market reach, and take advantage of new growth opportunities. The program launched in select regions with a global rollout to follow later this year.…
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NASA Develops World’s Lightest Active Phased Array Aerogel Antenna for Airborne SATCOM
Engineers at NASA have used one of the world’s lightest solid materials to construct an ultra-lightweight aerogel antenna that could be embedded into an aircraft’s skin. This would create a more aerodynamic and reliable communication solution for drones and other future air transportation options. This antenna is designed to enable satellite communications where power and space are…
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Katalyst Space Announces its Acquisition of Atomos Space
Katalyst Space Technologies has announced its acquisition of Atomos Space, a strategic move to accelerate and expand its in-space servicing capabilities. The company plans to continue operating the 20,000 square foot facility in Broomfield, CO, where Atomos builds and tests its flagship spacecraft, Quark. Key members of the Atomos team will join Katalyst following the…
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Xiphos Systems: Pioneering Manufacturer of Space Computing Solutions for Satellite and Space
Xiphos Systems Corporation (Xiphos) is a company that designs and manufactures innovative processing hardware solutions for use in satellite and space systems. The company has been focusing on space-focused computing solutions for over 25 years and provided reliable and resilient embedded processing solutions, powering over 80 space missions and constellations and supporting nanosat, cubesat, and…