Tag: Ground
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Arianespace to launch ESA’s Biomass satellite on April 29, 2025 with Vega C
Arianespace, a leading company of space industry that designs and deploys space transportation services for all types of satellites, to all orbits, announced to launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Earth Explorer Biomass satellite from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, on Tuesday April 29th, 2025, at 6:15 a.m. local time (09:15 a.m. UTC, 11:15 a.m.…
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BlueHalo Unveils Advanced Breakthrough in Long-Distance Laser Communication
BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense through mission-critical innovation in the space domain, announced the successful milestone demonstration of its two-terminal long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system. The achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the development of space-based laser communication technology with far-reaching implications for national security and commercial sectors. During the demonstration,…
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MaiaSpace Signs First Commercial Contract with Exotrail for Spacevan Missions 2027
MaiaSpace, a pioneering launch services provider designing, manufacturing, commercializing and operating the first reusable and more eco-responsible mini-launcher in Europe, has signed its first commercial contract with Exotrail, the France-based space logistics leader. The Agreement will facilitate the launch of multiple spacevan servicer missions as early as 2027, paving the way for a long-term collaboration…
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Sierra Space: Transitioning from Human Space Exploration to Full Commercialization
With over 60 years of experience transitioning from human space exploration to full commercialization, Sierra Space, a leading innovator in aerospace technology and infrastructure, is advancing the frontiers of the new space economy by revolutionizing transportation systems and building destination networks in orbit. Sierra Space’s groundbreaking platform is positioned to drive a wave of innovations…
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Planet Selected as Subcontractor for $95M California Satellite Data Purchase Program
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced it was selected as the primary subcontractor for the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) Satellite Data Purchase Program (SDPP). The $95M SDPP multi-year contract was awarded to Carbon Mapper with Planet as a subcontractor to provide the state of California…
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UltiSat Partners with Rivada for Secure Global LEO Satellite Connectivity
UltiSat, a leading provider of satellite communication solutions, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rivada Space Networks, a revolutionary company aiming to provide secure, high-bandwidth, global connectivity for enterprise and government customers. This agreement will allow UltiSat to become one of the select few resellers of Rivada Space Network’s forthcoming Low…
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NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman’s 21st Cargo Space Station Departure
After delivering more than 8,200 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, commercial products, hardware, and other cargo to the orbiting laboratory for NASA and its international partners, Northrop Grumman‘s uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled to depart the International Space Station on Friday, March 28. This mission was the company’s 21st commercial resupply mission to the space…
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Exolaunch Partners with Canadian Space Agency to Deploy CubeSats for CUBICS Initiative
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, integration and satellite deployment services, has signed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to support the deployment of CubeSats as part of CUBICS (CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM), a program designed to advance space science and technology while training Canada’s future…
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Botswana and Dragonfly Aerospace Successful Launches BOTSAT-1
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), in collaboration with Dragonfly Aerospace, has successfully launched BOTSAT-1, Botswana’s first national satellite. The satellite was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9—Transporter-13 rideshare mission on March 15, 2025, marking a historic achievement in Botswana’s journey to becoming a space-faring nation. BOTSAT-1, owned and operated by Botswana, was developed…
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ICEYE and Juvare Partners to Improve Disaster Response with Real-Time Satellite Solutions
ICEYE, the industry pioneer in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and Juvare, the global leader in crisis and emergency management technology, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at providing emergency management teams, insurers, and government agencies with unmatched situational awareness during natural disasters. Through this collaboration, ICEYE’s high-resolution, all-weather satellite solutions will…