Tag: Ground
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Gilat Satellite Networks Demonstrates 5G NTN Connectivity over GEO Satellite
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced the successful demonstration of 3GPP-compliant 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity over a Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite. The demonstration validated the delivery of end-to-end high performance standardized 5G NTN services over existing GEO satellite infrastructure, representing a significant step toward seamless…
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CesiumAstro Acquires Vidrovr to Power Planetary Intelligence in Space Systems
CesiumAstro, a global provider of space and defense communications systems and satellites, announced the acquisition of Vidrovr, an artificial intelligence (AI) company specializing in real-time multimodal signal analysis. The acquisition accelerates CesiumAstro’s strategy to embed AI directly into space telecommunications and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) infrastructure, enabling intelligent radio-frequency (RF) optimisation, autonomous operations of payloads…
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OQ Technology Secures €25 Million EIB Venture Debt to Advance LEO 5G Satellite Connectivity
Luxembourg-based OQ Technology secures €25 million EIB venture debt to expand its pioneering research and development in satellite communications technology. Funding supports a network of low-earth-orbit satellites, offering 5G coverage and connectivity for direct-to-device Internet of Things and smartphones. The European Investment Bank will provide €25 million venture debt financing to Luxembourg-based satellite connectivity provider…
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Umbra Expands High-Resolution SAR Imaging Capabilities with Multi-Mode Radar Operations
Umbra, headquartered in Santa Barbara, continues to advance commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging through a constellation designed to deliver high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation. Umbra’s remote sensing platform provides multiple SAR imaging modes designed to diverse mission requirements, enabling customers to select between ultra-high-resolution targeting and wide-area surveillance depending on operational needs. Operating in…
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Starlab Space Welcomes LambdaVision to the On-Orbit Science Park
Starlab Space LLC, the commercial space station developer expanding access to low Earth orbit research, announced a reservation agreement with LambdaVision, a biotechnology company developing a protein-based artificial retina designed to restore vision for patients with retinal degenerative diseases. The reservation agreement supports LambdaVision’s transition from research to long-term, scalable biomedical production in space and ensures…
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ST Engineering iDirect’s Belgium Manufacturing Competence Center Selected for ESSM Block II
ST Engineering iDirect announced that its Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC), located in Erpe-Mere, Belgium, has been selected by Raytheon, an RTX business, to support the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM®) Block II program. This marks a significant milestone for the MCC, affirming it as a strategic European partner in the production of advanced defense technologies…
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EnduroSat to Provide Satellite Platforms for AIRMO’s Global Methane Monitoring Constellation
AIRMO, the Germany and Luxembourg-based provider of high-precision greenhouse gas monitoring services, announced a strategic partnership with EnduroSat, a leading satellite manufacturer and constellation-as-a-service provider, aimed at greatly expanding and improving the accuracy of independent methane monitoring from space. The program will provide actionable methane data designed to help operators, regulators and financial stakeholders pinpoint emissions,…
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Sat-Lite Technologies Expands SATCOM Antenna Portfolio for Multi-Orbit Connectivity
Sat-Lite Technologies, headquartered in White Oak, Texas, continues to advance the portfolio of satellite communication (SATCOM) antennas designed for rapid deployment, mobility and multi-orbit connectivity. The company manufactures lightweight and transportable antenna systems engineered to meet the operational demands of defense, government, broadcast, emergency response and enterprise users. Sat-Lite Technologies focuses on precision-built reflector antennas…
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Vantor Secures $217 Million Contract to Deliver 3D Terrain Tech for US Army Training
Vantor, the leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground, has been awarded a follow-on production contract to support the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain (OWT) program, advancing the Army’s ability to train and rehearse missions using high-precision, immersive 3D terrain. The contract, which is worth up to $217 million when including option…
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Starlab Space Concludes NASA Commercial Critical Design Review
Starlab Space, developer of a next-generation commercial space station, has successfully completed its Commercial Critical Design Review (CCDR) with NASA in attendance, marking a decisive transition from design to manufacturing and systems integration. The CCDR data supports the 28th milestone on the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Space Act Agreement. The milestone confirms that Starlab’s architecture,…