Tag: Ground
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Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors Unveils Industry’s Lowest Power Wideband Low-Noise Amplifier
Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors, a leader in ruggedised semiconductors for mission-critical environments, announced the TDLNA0840EP, an ultra-low-power, wideband, low-noise amplifier (LNA) that delivers guaranteed operation to 4.0 GHz, while consuming only tens of milliwatts from a single 1.5-volt supply. With a typical gain of 29 dB and a typical noise figure of 1.5 dB across 0.3–4.0…
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AST SpaceMobile Secures $30 Million SDA Europa Track 2 Contract Under HALO Program
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, announced that it has agreed with the United States Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Europa Track 2 Commercial Solutions program. The agreement, executed under the Hybrid Acquisition for proliferated…
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Open Cosmos Launches First Satellites for Proprietary LEO Telecom Constellation
Open Cosmos, the company building satellites to understand and connect the world, has launched the first satellites in its new proprietary low-Earth-orbit (LEO) telecom constellation, just one week after securing high-priority Ka-band spectrum. The two satellites, launched by Rocket Lab from Mahia Península, New Zealand on its Electron rocket for the mission named ‘The Cosmos…
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Dhruva Space and Exotrail Sign Contract for Propulsion Systems Delivery
With this contract for 14 spaceware – micro systems to be delivered by 2027, Exotrail, the France-based electric propulsion provider is thrilled to add Dhruva Space, Indian expert in satellite platforms and mission operations, to its customers. Dhruva Space provides for its customers comprehensive mission delivery infrastructure, spanning satellite manufacturing, launch integration, and ground operations,…
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ReOrbit Expands Space Capabilities with Software-Defined Satellite Platforms
ReOrbit, headquartered in Helsinki, continues to advance the software-defined satellite portfolio with two dedicated small-class platforms designed to address sovereign communications and Earth intelligence requirements: SILTA for geostationary communications and UKKO for Earth observation and ISR missions. ReOrbit focuses on building adaptable, software-driven satellite systems that integrate advanced onboard computing, flexible payload architectures and secure…
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Starfighters and GE Progress STARLAUNCH Platform
Starfighters Space, the aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft, announced that, after successful wind tunnel testing of the STARLAUNCH I rocket design, it is moving forward to Critical Design Review (CDR) with support from GE Aerospace. The CDR is intended to confirm design maturity and support the…
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ReQuTech Expands Advanced SATCOM Terminal Portfolio for Portable and Deployable Systems
ReQuTech, headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, continues to strengthen the satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal portfolio with a range of electronically steered antenna systems designed for portable, deployable and mobility-based applications. The company specializes in flat-panel, phased array satellite terminals engineered to provide reliable broadband connectivity across defense, government, enterprise and humanitarian operations. ReQuTech’s SATCOM solutions are…
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Exolaunch Integrates Five Satellites for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum Launch from Andøya
Exolaunch, a Berlin-based global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment services, successfully integrated 5 customer satellites ahead of their launch on Isar Aerospace’s “Onward and Upward” mission aboard the ‘Spectrum’ vehicle scheduled for NET March 19, 2026, lifting off from Andøya spaceport in Norway. This mission will mark the second flight of…
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Axelspace Secures Japan’s MoD Satellite Constellation Contract
Axelspace Corporation, a leading developer and operator of microsatellites dedicated to realising its vision of “Space within Your Reach,” announced that, for the purpose of carrying out the Ministry of Defence’s satellite constellation project, it has entered into a contract with Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd. for the acquisition of optical…
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Exotrail Secures Second Propulsion Contract with Indian Partner XDLINX Space Labs
Exotrail has signed a second electric propulsion contract with Indian satellite manufacturer XDLINX Space Labs, reinforcing cross-border space industry collaboration and expanding capacity for advanced small satellite missions. Under the renewed agreement, XDLINX Space Labs has placed an order for 16 additional propulsion units to be delivered by 2027. After equipping the demonstration mission of…