Tag: Ground
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Gilat Satellite Networks Secures $7 Million U.S Army SATCOM Terminal Order
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that Gilat DataPath has received orders of more than $7 million to provide additional Transportable SATCOM Terminals to the U.S. Army through a prime contractor. The orders include multiple units of the DKET 3421 transportable terminal along with associated support services,…
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Firefly Aerospace Acquires SciTec to Advance National Security
Firefly Aerospace, a market-leading space and defense technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SciTec, a leader in advanced national security technologies, for approximately $855 million through a combination of $300 million in cash and $555 million in Firefly shares issued to SciTec owners at a price of $50 per share. “The acquisition…
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QuadSat Redefines Antenna Testing with Drone-Based Solutions for Satcom and Defense
QuadSat, a Danish company at the forefront of satellite communication (Satcom) innovation, is transforming the way antennas are tested and validated. By integrating advanced drone technology with radio frequency (RF) payloads, the company offers a cost-effective, flexible, and precise alternative to traditional antenna testing methods. QuadSat’s solutions are helping commercial Satcom providers, government agencies, and…
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SIAE MICROELETTRONICA and Qorvo Team Up on Ka-Band Antenna
SIAE MICROELETTRONICA, a global leader in microwave radio and wireless network solutions, has partnered with Qorvo, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, to develop a next-generation Ka-band phased antenna array for satellite communications. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing satellite communication capabilities within the European large program “Sustainable Technologies Enabling…
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AAC Clyde Space’s YMIR-1 Mission Objectives Successfully Validated
AAC Clyde Space, together with its AOS consortium partners Saab TransponderTech and ORBCOMM, announces that the mission objectives for the YMIR-1 satellite have been successfully achieved. The mission has now proven that ships can both send and receive data via satellite anywhere on the globe, marking a major step towards safer and more efficient maritime…
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Momentus to Launch Demo Mission for Pulsar Fusion’s Hall Effect Thruster Propulsion
Momentus Inc., a U.S. company offering satellites, satellite components and transportation and on-orbit services, announced that it has signed a contract to perform a demonstration mission showcasing Pulsar’s cutting-edge Hall Effect Thruster (HET) technology. The contract is part of a strategic partnership between Momentus and UK-based propulsion innovator Pulsar Fusion. The mission, scheduled for launch…
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VPT Expands VXR Series with 270 V Input DC-DC Converter
VPT, a HEICO company, announces the release of the VXR125-27000S, the first 270 V input model in its VXR Series of high-reliability COTS DC-DC converters, introduced in parallel with the VXRF2-270 EMI filter. The new converter delivers 125 W of output power and operates over a 160 V to 400 V input range. The VXR125-27000S…
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Sierra Space Completes Critical Design Review for SDA Tranche 2 Missile Tracking Satellites
Sierra Space, a Defense Tech company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Tracking Layer (T2TRK), affirming technical readiness to begin production of advanced missile tracking satellites for…
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GEESATCOM Completes Sixth Orbital Launch with 12 Satellites
The sixth orbital plane of GEESATCOM was successfully launched in China, deploying 12 satellites in a single launch. This marked the third consecutive launch within two months, with all satellites entering their designated orbits and operating normally. Following this launch, with 64 satellites now in orbit, GEESATCOM has completed Phase I networking. The constellation delivers…
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Sidus Space Secures Five-Year Defense Contract with Tobyhanna Army Depot
Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, today announced it has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) Industrial Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) program. This award enables Sidus Space to provide fabrication and on-call services for critical components used in TYAD’s operations, including: Electrical…