Tag: Ground
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Northrop Grumman Expands Relay Ground Stations for US Space Force’s OPIR Program
Northrop Grumman, a leading global aerospace and defense technology company, has been awarded a multiple-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to provide advanced relay ground stations in the U.S. and U.K. to support the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) program. This modernization initiative aligns with the USSF’s mission to…
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Capella Space Receives Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Capella Space, an American space tech company with data and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications, announced that the company achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, authorizing Capella to store, process, and transmit US government Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Kratos Defense & Security Solutions served as a Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), validating…
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Integrate Middle East 2025 to Witness AI-Driven Innovation in AV Technology
Integrate Middle East 2025, now in its third edition, is set to redefine the future of professional audio-visual (Pro AV) technology. As the region’s flagship exhibition for Pro AV and systems integration, it will spotlight how AI-driven automation, hyper-personalised digital experiences, and immersive technologies are revolutionising industries—from smart cities and healthcare to retail, hospitality, and…
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NGA Selects Booz Allen to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence Capabilities
Booz Allen Hamilton announced it was selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to deliver high-quality commercial geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data and analytics. Selected as a vendor for both the Luno A and Luno B commercial data indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Booz Allen will deliver outcome-oriented and scalable data science and analytics built…
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Novaspace Projects Satellite Internet to Connect 780M People and Unlocks $320B Global Market
Novaspace released the third edition of Universal Broadband Access, highlighting satellite’s unique role in expanding global connectivity. As of 2024, satellite broadband services can reach more than 780 million people, unlocking an addressable market opportunity of over $320 billion through 2033. “Satellite services are essential for achieving universal access, especially in areas where terrestrial networks…
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Reflex Aerospace and Umbra Partners to Deliver SAR Satellite for Europe
Reflex Aerospace and Umbra are proud to announce an agreement to collaborate on providing turnkey, cutting-edge synthetic aperture radar (SAR) solutions to Europe. As established in the plans, Umbra will customize and build its world-class, high-performance SAR solutions for integration by Reflex into a dedicated satellite bus hosting the payload. The satellite solution will utilize a…
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Lockheed Martin Transfers Orion Artemis II Spacecraft to NASA for Crewed Lunar Mission
Lockheed Martin has completed assembly and testing of NASA’s Orion Artemis II spacecraft, transferring possession to NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team. This milestone is a significant step for NASA and the Artemis industry team, as they prepare to launch a crew of four astronauts to further the agency’s mission in establishing a human presence…
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Phase Four: Pioneering Next-Generation In-Space Propulsion Systems
Phase Four, Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, is at the forefront of developing advanced in-space propulsion systems. The company’s mission is to provide versatile electric propulsion solutions for a variety of satellites, fuels, and mission types, ensuring constellation operators have the broadest set of options to perform their missions. Phase Four’s focus…
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Aerospacelab Secures Contract with JAXA through Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
Aerospacelab, in partnership with Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), has announced its selection by the Japan Exploration Agency (JAXA) to supply the platform that will host JAXA’s SAMRAI payload as part of a demonstration mission. This contract represents an important step in showcasing innovative international satellite solutions. This first partnership with both MBA and JAXA highlights…
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Magna Petra Signs CRADA with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Magna Petra, a lunar resources extraction company, has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, securing the use of a specialised mass spectrometer previously flown on government-led lunar missions. This marks the first time a commercial company has been granted access to this technology – an instrument…