Tag: Ground
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Airbus and Indra Selected by Spain’s Ministry of Defence for SIGINT Aircraft Study
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space and Indra Group to carry out a conceptual definition study for the future Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft of the Spanish Air and Space Force. This 18-month study will encompass the analysis and definition of the most suitable platform and signal intelligence equipment to provide…
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Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Supply Satellite Buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer
Terran Orbital, a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide satellite buses for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (T3TRK) under the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Under the program, Lockheed Martin will deliver 18 missile-warning, tracking, and…
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Kratos Announces First Factory Test of EPOCH C2 system for Airbus’ Software-Defined Satellite
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced the successful completion of factory acceptance testing between its EPOCH Command and Control (C2) software and Airbus’ OneSat next-generation software-defined satellite platform. Unlike traditional fixed satellite systems, Airbus’ OneSat software-defined satellite platform offers dynamic, in-orbit reconfiguration capabilities, dramatically enhancing…
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Rapidtek Launches Black Kite-1 with TASA to Advance LEO IoT Constellation
Rapidtek announced that the 8U IoT CubeSat Black Kite-1, commissioned by the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) and developed with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), successfully reached orbit aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-15 mission. The launch occurred at 2:00 a.m. Taiwan time on November 21 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a major U.S.…
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Parsons Secures $30 Million Contract to Advance DARPA Blackjack Space Mission Support
Parsons Corporation has been awarded a $30 million contract, along with a novation to the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA), to enhance a previously awarded $11 million contract from 2021 by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Blackjack flight demonstration. This substantial expansion underscores Parsons’ dedication to delivering innovative and effective solutions…
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United Launch Alliance Expands Amazon LEO Constellation with Fourth Launch
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 4 mission for Amazon lifted off on Dec. 16 at 3:28 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission demonstrates the strong partnership between ULA and Amazon to accurately and rapidly launch and deliver innovation solutions for global…
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NextPlat Corp Expands the Partnership with Telit Cinterion to Provide Advanced 5G Connectivity
NextPlat Corp, a global consumer products and services company delivering healthcare and technology solutions through e-commerce and retail channels, has announced that its subsidiary, Global Telesat Communications Ltd (GTC), has expanded its Internet of Things (IoT) product portfolio through a new agreement with Telit Cinterion, a global provider of secure, scalable, and AI-enabled IoT solutions.…
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L3Harris Receives Letter of Intent to Produce Zeus Hypersonic Motors for Kratos
L3Harris Technologies has received a letter of intent for a commercial contract to produce 60 Zeus hypersonic motors for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. The contract would increase L3Harris’ annual production rate of Zeus motors by more than 50% and follows the successful development and flight test of both the Zeus 1 and 2 motors…
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MACOM Advances Comprehensive SATCOM Technology Portfolio for Ground Space and Mobility Applications
MACOM, a long-established supplier of high-performance analog semiconductor solutions, is providing the extensive satellite communications (SATCOM) technology portfolio designed to support modern space, ground and mobility communication systems. MACOM’s SATCOM-focused products are widely deployed across commercial, defense and institutional markets, forming critical building blocks for reliable and high-efficiency satellite links. MACOM develops components that address…
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Amentum Provides Advanced Engineering for Key Artemis II Launch Rehearsal
Amentum delivered advanced end-to-end ground systems engineering for a key Artemis II launch rehearsal at the Kennedy Space Center on December 20. The Countdown Demonstration Test (CDDT) simulated launch day operations for the integrated Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS). During the Artemis II mission, Orion will carry four astronauts on an approximately 10-day journey around…