Tag: Ground
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Avio: Advancing Satellite Launch and Integration Solutions
Avio, a European aerospace leader headquartered in Colleferro, Italy, plays a pivotal role in space propulsion and launch systems. With more than a century of heritage and a strong industrial presence in Italy, France, and French Guiana, Avio is the prime contractor for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) small-lift launch vehicles Vega and Vega-C, and…
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Open Cosmos Commences First Rideshare Mission for the EC’s IOD/IOV Programme
Open Cosmos has signed the first work order contract as part of the In-Orbit Demonstration and Validation (IOD/IOV) programme funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe R&I Programme. Open Cosmos was selected as one of six European providers for this Frame Contract in January 2025, as announced by the European Space Agency. This marked a…
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Voyager Selects VISTA Science Park Development Team
Voyager Technologies selected their development team for the Voyager Institute for Space, Technology and Advancement, or VISTA, science park. VISTA is the nation’s first science park dedicated to in-space research and innovation at The Ohio State University. Elford Developers is leading the pre-construction phase of the project, while Colliers International is assisting in the international…
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Reliable Robotics and NASA Team Up to Scale Integration of Large Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Reliable Robotics, a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, announced a new partnership with NASA under a Space Act Agreement (SAA) to support the integration of large Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS). Through joint collaboration, NASA and Reliable Robotics will address emergent UAS capabilities for air cargo operations and air transportation…
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SES Space & Defense Secures $89.6 Million U.S Army Contract for COMSATCOM Service
SES’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, has been awarded a five-year Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract to provide the U.S. Army with COMSATCOM services. Under the USD 89.6 Million agreement, the initiative will support strategic long-haul network transport and base-support communications for Combat Service Support, Department of Defense (DoD) programs, and additional U.S. Government…
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Location Based-Services Market Set for 23.1% Growth Driven by Mobile and Geospatial Tech
The global location-based services (LBS) market is expected to experience a robust surge, projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1% from 2026 to 2035, according to a new report by Research Nester. The study highlights the rapid adoption of smartphones, 5G connectivity, and AI-powered geolocation technologies as key enablers of…
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MDA Space to Supply Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for Canadian Navy Maritime Operations
MDA Space announced that it has been awarded two contracts to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Part of the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (ISTAR UAS) project, these new systems will significantly enhance the RCN’s ability to detect and…
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Assured Space Opens Phased Array Center of Excellence in Melbourne, Florida
Assured Space Access Technologies, a leading provider of secure tactical communications and advanced aerospace solutions, announced plans for the opening of its new Phased Array Center of Excellence (PACE) in Melbourne, Florida. This state-of-the-art facility will address rapidly scaling demand for Assured Space’s ground-based radar, space-based RF payload, and military tactical 5G wireless solutions, enabling…
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AST SpaceMobile Secures Global S-Band Spectrum Rights under the International Telecommunication Union
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, announced an agreement to acquire global S-Band spectrum priority rights held under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). “Our revolutionary satellites and proprietary ASICs were designed with S-Band capabilities in mind.…
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Northrop Grumman Tests Sentinel Missile Stage-Two Rocket Motor
Northrop Grumman Corporation, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, completed the first qualification test of a stage-two solid rocket motor for the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at the Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The test was conducted in a vacuum chamber simulating flight conditions, allowing evaluation of the Thrust Vector Control system, which…