Tag: Ground
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IonQ Plans for Satellite Quantum Key Distribution Network with Acquisition of Capella Space
IonQ, a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, announced plans to launch a global space-to-space and space-to-ground satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) network, highlighting its ambitions to be the first company to have both a quantum network and quantum computer in space. To facilitate development of this network, IonQ has signed a definitive agreement…
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ClearSpace Completes Second phase of Mission CLEAR the UK Debris-Removal Mission
ClearSpace has successfully completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission, marking a key milestone in the UK’s first Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission. This phase has de-risked key technologies and reinforced the UK’s position as a leader in space sustainability and in-orbit servicing. “Achieving this milestone is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and…
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Sivers Semiconductors Joins the DIFI Consortium to Advance Satellite Network Interoperability
Sivers Semiconductors, a global leader in photonics and wireless technologies, announced that it has joined the Digital Intermediate Frequency (IF) Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, an independent space industry group formed to advance interoperability in satellite and ground system networks. The DIFI Consortium is a global collective of industry leaders collaborating to develop and promote open, standards-based…
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Planet Labs Signs 7-Figure Contract Expansion with the German Government
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, announced the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) and the German Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) have signed a seven-figure contract with Planet with a one year term and an option to renew for two more years. The…
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Ursa Major Validates SRM Manufacturing Process with Successful Static Fires
Ursa Major has completed multiple static fires of a 5” solid rocket motor using all components of Highly Loaded Grain, successfully validating all phases of Ursa Major’s proprietary solid rocket motor manufacturing process, known as “Lynx.” Highly Loaded Grain is an energetics technology that Ursa Major has improved and demonstrated using additive tooling. With HLG,…
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ST Engineering iDirect Heads the European Protected Waveform Consortium into Phase 2
ST Engineering iDirect‘s EU Satcom Centre of Excellence, ST Engineering iDirect Europe, based in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, announced the advancement of the European Protected Waveform (EPW) project to its second phase. Under the leadership of Belgium’s Ministry of Defence and with ST Engineering iDirect Europe as the consortium lead, this milestone marks significant progress in enhancing secure…
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BlackSky Completes Gen-3 Satellite Commissioning and Prepares Second Unit for Q2 Launch
BlackSky Technology Inc. has successfully completed commissioning its first Gen-3 satellite. The first satellite continues to exceed expectations for tasking-to-delivery performance amid positive customer feedback on early very high-resolution 35-centimeter imagery and AI-driven analytics samples. “BlackSky has demonstrated incredible, industry-leading speed for launch to on-orbit operations, completing commissioning for our first Gen-3 satellite a full…
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Rivada Partners with Pulsar to Expand Secure LEO Connectivity Across Key Sectors
Rivada Space Networks, a global network company launching a secure, low-latency low-earth-orbit satellite network, has announced a new partnership with Pulsar International (Pulsar) to enable secure connectivity for customers in commercial maritime, Agri-tech, enterprise, and government markets. Rivada has now lined up over $US16 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network. Pulsar’s innovative land…
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Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for Upcoming Mission with Multi-Launch Customer iQPS
Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the launch window for its next mission for multi-launch customer, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS). The mission, named ‘The Sea God Sees’, will launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand during a launch window that opens on…
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Vitesse Systems Completes Development and Testing of Additively-Manufactured Satellite Antennas
Vitesse Systems has announced the completion of the installation of two additional additive manufacturing machines and the delivery of what it believes to be one of the largest additively manufactured satellite antennas in history. The antenna was designed, built, and tested at Vitesse’s antenna center of excellence in Longmont, Colorado. Vitesse leverages additive manufacturing to…