Tag: Communication Systems
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Astroscale Advances Debris Inspection with ADRAS-J Mission
Astroscale, a space sustainability company focused on in-orbit servicing and debris removal technologies, has advanced orbital debris management with the ADRAS-J (Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan) mission. The mission is designed to demonstrate high-precision rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) for safe inspection and characterization of large, unprepared space debris. The mission was conducted in collaboration with the…
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Reliable Robotics Enhances Safety-Critical Datalinks for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Reliable Robotics, the leader in autonomous aircraft systems, announced its efforts to advance the certifiability of its safety-critical uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) datalinks capabilities, known as the C2 Link System through industry collaboration, standards development efforts and flight testing. The company’s efforts enable the ability of remotely piloted aircraft to integrate into the National Airspace…
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Tendeg Ships First Antenna from New Facility Targets 100 Deployable Apertures Annually
Tendeg announced the delivery of the first flight antenna manufactured at Innovation Drive, the company’s new 120,000-square-foot production facility built to support scaled production of deployable space antennas. The milestone marks an important step in Tendeg’s evolution from highly customized, mission-specific builds toward a manufacturing model designed to support higher-volume national security and commercial space…
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AST SpaceMobile Confirms Orbital Launch of BlueBird 7 Launch on New Glenn Vehicle
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, addresses orbital launch of BlueBird 7 on the New Glenn launch vehicle. During the New Glenn 3 mission, BlueBird 7 was placed into a lower than planned orbit by the…
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Archangel Lightworks Secures £10M+ Investment to Advance Laser Communications Technology
Archangel Lightworks, a laser communications company, has successfully closed over £10 million of investment in a round led by Santander Alternative Investments, with participation from National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), Blackfinch Ventures, Oxford Capital, Lycka Limited and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE). Archangel Lightworks is building a global high-speed data infrastructure to connect networks in…
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UltiSat Expands GEO SATCOM Solutions for Multi-Orbit Network Services
UltiSat is strengthening the GEO SATCOM capabilities with an integrated portfolio of secure satellite communications, managed network services and advanced engineering solutions designed to support mission-critical operations. With a focus on reliability, flexibility and interoperability, UltiSat delivers connectivity solutions tailored for government, defense, humanitarian and critical infrastructure sectors operating in challenging environments. By combining geostationary…
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CACI Supports NASA Artemis II Mission with Laser Communications and Sensing Technology
CACI International Inc., announced it has successfully enabled advanced optical communications and sensing technologies for NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft. “Artemis II represents the strength of American innovation and the power of partnership across government, industry, and academia,” said John Mengucci, CACI…
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True Anomaly Advances Autonomous Orbital Operations with Jackal Spacecraft Platform
True Anomaly is advancing next-generation spacecraft capabilities with the Jackal autonomous orbital vehicle (AOV), a platform designed to enable highly maneuverable, mission-adaptive and sensor-rich operations across contested orbital environments. Engineered to support a wide range of mission profiles, Jackal represents a new class of spacecraft focused on autonomy, agility and modularity for modern space operations.…
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Astroscale and Exotrail Advances France-Japan Cooperation on Space Sustainability
Astroscale France, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, and Exotrail, a French company specialising in the design, manufacturing and operation of multi-orbit and multi-mission satellites, have signed a contract to develop a satellite deorbiting mission, marking a major advancement in France-Japan cooperation on…
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Satcube Expands Portable SATCOM Solutions with Integrated Terminals and Network Services
Satcube continues to strengthen the position in the satellite communications market with a portfolio of portable SATCOM solutions designed for rapid deployment, mobility, and secure connectivity. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, the company delivers compact, high-performance terminals and integrated network services that enable reliable broadband communication in remote and mission-critical environments. Satcube’s solutions are engineered to…