Tag: Ground
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Booz Allen to Build Prototype for Space Force Golden Dome Interceptor Program
Advanced technology company Booz Allen Hamilton announced it was awarded an Other Transaction Authority agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command as part of Golden Dome for America’s Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program. The award focuses on the development and delivery of a prototype system for space-based missile defense. “Booz Allen is uniquely positioned…
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Turion Space Advances Autonomous Space Operations with Space and Satellite Technologies
Turion Space, a rapidly emerging aerospace and satellite technology company focused on autonomous space operations, is strengthening the position in the evolving commercial and defense space sectors through the development of advanced spacecraft software, high-performance satellite platforms and next-generation electric propulsion systems. Headquartered in Irvine, the company is building a vertically integrated ecosystem designed to…
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Vast Space Advances Commercial Orbital Infrastructure with Haven-1 Space Station
Vast Space, a U.S.-based aerospace company focused on commercial space habitation technologies, is developing Haven-1, a next-generation commercial space station designed to support private astronaut missions, government operations, and microgravity research in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The station is being positioned as a precursor to larger modular orbital habitats intended to succeed the International Space…
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Planet Labs Signs 7-Figure Enterprise Contract to Power Greece’s National Satellite Space Project
Planet Labs Germany, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced a 2-year, 7-figure agreement with the Greek government to support the country’s National Satellite Space Project. Signed through the European Space Agency (ESA) on behalf of the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance and the Hellenic Space Center, this contract…
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York Space Systems Secures Multiple IDIQ Contracts National Space and Defense
York Space Systems, a leading, U.S.-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions, announced it has secured multiple IDIQ contract awards across two mission areas critical to national security and defense. These awards expand York’s role in next-generation space and defense architectures. The work supports the development and deployment of…
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SWISSto12 Secures NEASTAR-1 Reflector Contract from HPS/LSS
SWISSto12 announced a major contract with German high-performance space subsystem providers HPS/LSS. The Munich-based consortium will provide a large deployable reflector subsystem (LDRS) for the NEASTAR-1 mission, built on HummingSat, enabling the world’s first direct-to-device media broadcasting capabilities from geostationary orbit. The German-led antenna reflector subsystem is the result of more than 15 years of…
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Overview Energy Secures U.S Air Force Contract for Space Solar Power Resilience Initiative
Overview Energy has been awarded its first contract from the U.S. Air Force, through the Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Energy and Environment (SAF/IE), to define how its space solar energy technology can support resilient power across Department of War operations. The work will focus on energy applications in constrained and contested logistics…
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Orbit Fab Advances In-Space Refueling Infrastructure for Satellite Life Extension
Orbit Fab, a U.S.-based space infrastructure company specializing in in-orbit refueling technologies, is advancing satellite sustainability with a full-service orbital fuel delivery architecture designed to support long-duration spacecraft operations. The company’s refueling ecosystem combines docking interfaces, fuel depots, mission planning software and orbital fuel shuttles to enable satellites to refuel directly in orbit rather than…
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ARD Extends SES Satellite Distribution Agreement for Another Decade
SES, a space solutions company, and ARD, Germany’s largest public broadcasting network, announced a long-term extension of their partnership. Under the renewed agreement, ARD’s regional broadcasting organizations will continue transmitting their TV programs via SES’s prime video neighborhood at 19.2 degrees East in HD quality through 2039. Also Read: What are the Different Types of…
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Scout Space Secures $18 Million Series A to Scale SDA and Expand Virginia Manufacturing
Scout Space, a leader in space domain awareness (SDA) sensors and software, announced it has raised to $18 million in Series A funding, led by Washington Harbour Partners. The new capital will support upcoming mission execution and the expansion of Scout’s manufacturing capabilities, including the buildout of a new 2,600-square-foot facility in Northern Virginia. Scout’s sensors…