Tag: Ground
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NASA Releases SpaceX Crew-11 Assignments for Space Station Mission
Four crew members from three space agencies, as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission, will launch in the coming months to the International Space Station for a long-duration science expedition aboard the orbiting laboratory. NASA astronauts Commander Zena Cardman and Pilot Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Mission Specialist Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos…
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MDA Space to Acquire SatixFy in $193M All-Cash Deal for Satellite Technology
MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, and SatixFy Communications Ltd., a leader in next-generation satellite communication solutions based on in-house-designed chipsets, jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (Transaction Agreement) under which MDA Space will acquire all outstanding shares of SatixFy in an all-cash…
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ST Engineering iDirect Launches New Excelerator Partner Program
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has launched its Excelerator Partner Program, an initiative to recognize and reward outstanding partner performance while fostering deeper collaboration. The enhanced program replaces ST Engineering iDirect’s existing bePART program and is designed to help its partners accelerate time to market, expand opportunities, and enhance partnerships while…
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Umbra Announces the Signing of CRADA with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Umbra, a vertically integrated space technology company, announced the signing of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Under this CRADA, Umbra gains access to NGA’s research insights to better align its capabilities with mission requirements, while NGA can leverage Umbra’s advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and RF data…
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GITAI Secures JAXA Contract to Develop Robotic Arm for Crewed Lunar Rover
GITAI, a U S-headquartered space robotics company, announced that its Japanese subsidiary, GITAI Japan Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover is part of Japan’s contribution to the…
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Redwire Space Advancing Space Infrastructure and Mission-Critical Technologies
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Redwire Space is a leading provider of space infrastructure solutions and mission-critical technologies for commercial, civil, and national security applications. The company specializes in space manufacturing, power systems, avionics, and mission-enabling components. Redwire has established strong partnerships with NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and major aerospace…
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HawkEye 360 Joins Space Force CIC for Space Domain Awareness
HawkEye 360, the global leader in signals intelligence data and data analytics, is proud to announce its participation in the US Space Forces Space (S4S) Commercial Integration Cell (CIC). This partnership reinforces HawkEye 360’s commitment to supporting the U.S. Space Force’s mission and strengthening national security through seamless and rapid operational collaboration. The CIC, operating…
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Sierra Demonstrates Resilient GPS Satellite Technology for USSF Satellite Program
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and defense tech prime that is Building a Platform in Space to Benefit Life on Earth and protect economic freedom in the Orbital Age, announced a successful demonstration of the company’s Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology for the U.S. Space Force (USSF). This major accomplishment, generating all GPS navigation…
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ETL Systems Announces Acquisition of IRT Technologies
ETL Systems has acquired IRT Technologies, a Canadian innovator in satellite communication products. This strategic move is part of our ongoing commitment to growth and innovation within the global satellite communications market. IRT Technologies is renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced GaN and GaAs-powered BUC/SSPB/SSPA, uplink SSPA/SSPB, and downlink LNB redundancy solutions which are critical…
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SES and SpeQtral Partner to Develop Optical Ground Station for Global Quantum Encryption
SES and SpeQtral signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interoperable Optical Ground Station (OGS) to establish long-distance satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between Asia and Europe. Under the agreement, the development of an interoperable OGS will enable SES and SpeQtral to connect both companies’ current and future QKD satellite missions, resulting in…