Tag: Ground
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ispace-U.S. Provides Update on Draper CLPS CP-12 Contract
ispace technologies U.S., an American lunar exploration company and subsidiary of ispace, and Draper, a non-profit research, development and manufacturing company, announced that Draper has mutually agreed with NASA to end the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) task order CP-12. Since July 2022, ispace-U.S served as a subcontractor to Draper to provide a lunar lander…
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Sophia Space Advances Orbital Computing with AI-Powered Satellite Products for Space Missions
Sophia Space is expanding the capabilities of in-orbit computing through a portfolio of satellite products engineered to deliver high-performance artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing and scalable orbital data processing. Designed to address the growing demand for autonomous spacecraft operations and real-time data analytics, the company’s product lineup including the Sophia Blade, Sophia TILE and Sophia…
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MDA Space UK Selects OHB to Supply Lunar Landing Sensors for Argonaut Mission
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced it has received a Pre-Authorisation to Proceed (PATP) contract from OHB System AG (OHB), a leading European space systems provider, to deliver critical lunar landing sensors for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Argonaut spacecraft. The contract was formalised during the Farnborough…
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Redwire Space Opens New Microgravity Research and Payload Development Facility in Indiana
Redwire Corporation, a provider of space and defense technology solutions, has opened its new 30,000-square-foot research and microgravity payload development facility in Georgetown, Indiana. The facility will serve as a facility for company operations as the company continues to expand its activities in space-enabled research, development and manufacturing with a focus on pharmaceutical/biotech innovation.
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Slingshot Aerospace Develops AI Space Solutions for Space Ops and Domain Awareness
Slingshot Aerospace is developing a portfolio of AI-powered space solutions designed to help government agencies, commercial satellite operators, manufacturers, research organizations and defence users manage increasingly complex orbital operations. Through the Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA) architecture, the company combines sensing, data fusion, simulation, analytics and AI-driven decision support within a unified operational environment,…
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ispace and SKY Perfect JSAT Partner on Lunar Communications Infrastructure
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and ispace, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate the use of SKY Perfect JSAT’s commercial near-Earth tracking network service, “JSAT Space Line”. Under the MoU, the companies will exchange technical information and conduct system compatibility studies with the aim of establishing communications between JSAT Space Line ground…
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Planet Labs Expands European Presence with London Office
Planet Labs UK, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced the opening of its new office in central London. It marks a significant milestone in Planet’s commitment to the United Kingdom as a critical partner within the high-growth space economy. The office will serve as a national hub for…
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York Space Systems First to Deploy Second Layer of T1TL Transport System
York Space Systems, a leading, US-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-enabling solutions, has made contact and confirmed the healthy status of all 21 satellites in less than five hours following launch vehicle separation. The system was launched on July 16, from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space…
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Axelspace Reveals First Images from GRUS-3 Earth Observation Microsatellites
Axelspace Corporation, a leading developer and operator of microsatellites dedicated to realizing its vision of “Space within Your Reach,” has released the first images captured by GRUS-3, a set of seven next-generation Earth observation microsatellites. The seven GRUS-3 satellites were launched on July 7, 2026 at 07:12 (UTC). Two of the seven satellites successfully captured…
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Voyager Technologies Partners with Geisinger
Voyager Technologies has secured Geisinger, one of the largest integrated health systems in the United States, as a Voyager Institute for Space, Technology and Advancement (VISTA) partner. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) marks a significant expansion of VISTA’s reach into the life sciences and biopharma sector, establishing a framework for joint research programs that translate…