Tag: Ground
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Comtech Secures $5M Follow-On Contract to Support Next-Generation Lunar Exploration Program
Comtech Telecommunications Corp, a global communications technology leader, announced that it was recently awarded a follow-on contract worth over $5 million in support of a key civil space exploration program. Under the terms of the contract, Comtech will supply advanced electronic components and component engineering services to one of the nation’s leading aerospace and defense…
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Keysight Collaborates with Airbus UpNext on SpaceRAN Demonstrator to Advance 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks
Keysight Technologies is proud to announce its collaboration on the Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN demonstrator, a pioneering initiative aimed at exploring the capabilities of 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) using advanced software-defined satellite technology, both on the ground and in orbit. The rapid evolution of 5G NTN faces significant technical challenges, including seamless integration between terrestrial and…
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Palladyne AI Secures Next-Generation Spacecraft Contract
Palladyne AI, a U.S.-based defence and industrial technology company delivering embedded AI-powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision-manufactured components, UAVs, and advanced aerospace engineering services, announced that its subsidiary, GuideTech, has secured a new contract with Portal Space Systems to support the development of next-generation, maneuvrable spacecraft platforms. This new engagement marks a strategic expansion…
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ThrustMe Expands Flight-Proven In-Orbit Propulsion Systems for Small Satellites
ThrustMe, a French supplier of electric propulsion systems for small satellites, is highlighting the portfolio of in-orbit propulsion solutions designed to enable maneuverability, orbit control and end-of-life compliance for modern spacecraft. The company’s propulsion systems are already deployed on operational missions and address the growing demand for compact, efficient and flight-qualified propulsion technologies suited to…
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SWISSto12 Advances HummingSat Small Geostationary Satellite Platform
SWISSto12 highlights HummingSat, the small geostationary (GEO) satellite platform designed to deliver flexible, cost-efficient and faster-to-market communications capability for commercial and institutional operators. Already under contract for multiple missions, HummingSat represents a shift from traditional large GEO spacecraft toward a more agile architecture that aligns with evolving demand for regional coverage, targeted capacity and shorter…
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Amentum Supports NASA Artemis II with Successful SLS and Orion Rollout at Kennedy Space Center
Amentum led a major milestone for NASA’s Artemis II mission with the successful rollout of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to Launch Complex 39B (LC-39B) at Kennedy Space Center. The rollout marks a key step in final preparations for the crewed Artemis launch. During the mission,…
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GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin Demonstrate Liquid-Fueled Rotating Detonation Ramjet for Hypersonic Missiles
GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin completed a series of engine tests demonstrating the viability of a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet for use in hypersonic missiles, the first initiative between the companies under a broader joint technology development arrangement. This fuel-efficient rotating detonation ramjet promises to fly missiles faster including at hypersonic speeds and farther while…
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Eutelsat Selects MaiaSpace to Launch Part of OneWeb LEO Constellation From 2027
Eutelsat, Europe’s only Low Earth Orbit satellite operator, has entrusted MaiaSpace, a pioneering European launch services provider, to secure access to space for part of its OneWeb LEO constellation. The Parties have entered into an agreement for multiple launches spanning several years from 2027. This agreement opens the prospect of securing the majority of the…
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Isar Aerospace Plans Second Launch on 21 January 2026
Space company Isar Aerospace is approaching its second flight and qualification mission from the company’s dedicated launch complex at Andøya Space in Norway, further advancing Europe’s sovereign space capability. The launch is targeted for not earlier than 21 January, with a launch window opening at 09:00 pm CET, subject to weather, safety, and range clearance. …
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Slingshot Aerospace Receives $27M Space Force Contract for AI-Powered Space Warfare Training
Slingshot Aerospace, the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination and space modeling and simulation, earned a $27 million contract to modernize scenario training activities. Under the contract, Slingshot will advance the Space Force’s Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) program toward integrating existing training enterprise capabilities with AI-native technology that realistically…