Tag: Ground
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AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo to Expand Defense Tech Portfolio
AeroVironment, Inc. and BlueHalo LLC (BlueHalo) announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which AV will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion, creating a more diversified global leader in all-domain defense technologies. The combined company will bring together complementary capabilities to offer a comprehensive portfolio of…
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Frontgrade Gaisler Introduces GR716B Microcontroller for Advanced Space Applications
Frontgrade Gaisler has launched its latest radiation-hardened microcontroller, the GR716B. Building on the success of the GR716A, this latest innovation is a step forward in the development of energy-efficient and adaptable microcontrollers for space applications. As missions grow in complexity and ambition, the industry sees a growing need for technologies that not only deliver dependable…
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Sierra Space’s Commercial Space Station Advances LIFE Habitat Towards Certification
Sierra Space, a commercial space company and defense-tech prime that is Building a Platform in Space to Benefit Life on Earth announced the recent completion of a sixth successful stress test, and the fourth Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test, for its LIFE 10 commercial space station technology. This test of the revolutionary expandable LIFE platform,…
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NASA to Assign Missions for Two Future Artemis Cargo Landers
NASA, along with its industry and international partners, is preparing for sustained exploration of the lunar surface with the Artemis campaign to advance science and discovery for the benefit of all. As part of that effort, NASA intends to award Blue Origin and SpaceX additional work under their existing contracts to develop landers that will…
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Impulso.Space Signs Multi-Mission Launch Contract with D-Orbit for SpaceX Rideshare Missions
Impulso.Space USA Corp. is excited to announce the signing of a multi-mission launch services contract with D-Orbit, reinforcing a longstanding collaboration that continues to elevate the scope of end-to-end space solutions. This agreement also includes multiple satellite launches as part of upcoming SpaceX Transporter Rideshare missions, with Impulso. Space provides comprehensive mission management services, including…
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Morpheus Space Partners with D-Orbit for In-Orbit GO-2 Demonstration Mission
Morpheus Space, a pioneering provider of in-space mobility products, is excited to announce a collaboration with D-Orbit, a leader in space logistics, to conduct an in-orbit demonstration mission on ION Satellite Carrier, the company’s orbital transfer vehicle. The upcoming mission will highlight the advanced capabilities of Morpheus’ next-generation electric propulsion system GO-2 in a dynamic…
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Orion Space Solutions Expands U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance In-Space Refueling
Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield, announced that it has been awarded additional work from the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to support the Tetra-6 mission. The additional four-year award extends Orion’s Tetra-5 prime contract, and work on both missions will address the challenge of refueling in…
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Forsway Secures €2.3 Million from ESA to Advance its Innovative Hybrid Satellite Connectivity System
Forsway, a company in affordable hybrid satellite and terrestrial connectivity solutions, has secured €2.3 million in development funding from the European Space Agency (ESA), with additional support from the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA). This funding backs Forsway’s ambitious Xtend 5G project, a new 5G NTN (non-terrestrial network) satellite connectivity system designed to deliver high-speed,…
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Eutelsat and Q-KON Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Eutelsat Group, announces a new multi-year agreement with Q-KON, a leading satellite solutions and services provider, to expand Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement will further accelerate the delivery of high-speed, low-latency connectivity to specialized and underserved businesses and communities, particularly in Southern Africa. The expanded agreement with Q-KON builds…
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Impulse Space Awarded BALISTA Contract by NRO to Advance Agile Space Technologies
Impulse Space, a company in the development of in-space transportation services, has been selected by the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Office of Space Launch (OSL) as a recipient of a BALISTA (Broad Agency Announcements for Agile Launch Innovation and Strategic Technology Advancement) contract. This award is part of a strategic initiative to assess and evaluate…