Tag: Ground
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Intuitive Machines and Texas A&M Accelerate Lunar Mission Readiness
Intuitive Machines and Texas A&M Space Institute are joining forces to accelerate lunar mission readiness by tackling one of the biggest challenges in space exploration: testing lunar terrain vehicles in Earth-bound environments. Simulating the Moon’s rugged and unpredictable surface on Earth has proven difficult, as terrestrial test sites—such as rocky deserts or confined areas with…
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Hughes – Enabling Satellite Operators with Scalable Network Solutions and the Advanced JUPITER System
Global connectivity leader Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) continues to play a transformative role in the satellite communications industry by enabling service providers, operators and governments to deliver broadband connectivity through its comprehensive ground systems, managed network solutions and high-efficiency gateway technologies. Hughes delivers turnkey infrastructure and operational services that empower satellite operators to manage…
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R&S to Showcase Satellite Payload Testing Solution at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025
Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with Connektica, NANOWAVE space Technologies, and Expleo will showcase a next-generation satellite payload test bench demonstrator at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025. The new solution targeting and NewSpace OEMs, will be hosted on the Expleo booth at Europe’s premier space industry event.Built specifically for the event, the custom-designed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL)…
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SES Expands Multi-Year Launch Agreement with Relativity Space for Terran R Missions
SES, a leading space solutions company, announced an extended multi-year, multi-launch services agreement with Relativity Space, the aerospace company building the Terran R rocket. The companies are partnering for multiple launches aboard Terran R, a medium-to-heavy-lift, reusable launch vehicle, that will bring the selected SES satellites to their final orbital position. The expanded agreement includes…
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Star Catcher and Intuitive Machines Demonstrates Power Beaming for Lunar Surface Operations
Star Catcher and Intuitive Machines have achieved a major milestone in lunar technology, successfully demonstrating power beaming capabilities that could support long-duration missions on the Moon. This breakthrough comes as interest intensifies around the lunar South Pole, a region attracting scientists, space agencies, and commercial innovators due to its potential reserves of water ice and…
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Voyager Technologies and Infleqtion Partner to Advance Dual-Use Quantum Tech in LEO
Voyager Technologies and Infleqtion, a global leader in neutral atom-based quantum technology, announced a strategic partnership to advance dual-use quantum technology in low-Earth orbit and beyond. The collaboration marks a major milestone in the growing convergence of the quantum and aerospace industries. This announcement follows Infleqtion’s plans to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital…
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AVL Technologies Enabling Reliable Ground Antenna Systems and Connectivity Solutions for Multi-Orbit Missions
Global communications technology leader AVL Technologies continues to set the benchmark in satellite ground antenna systems and mobile Satcom solutions designed for multi-orbit networks, including Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) applications. The company’s products and services are engineered to provide high-precision tracking, reliable connectivity and seamless interoperability…
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ESA and Raymetrics Appoint Xairos as Project Subcontractor for ESA Project
Xairos, a UK-based quantum technology company, announces its selection by Raymetrics and the European Space Agency (ESA) for the delivery of a Quantum Receiver for the Observatories to Optical Ground Stations (Obs2OGS) project. The activity, led by Raymetrics, aims at upgrading three Greek astronomical observatories to operate as optical ground stations (OGS) within the Hellenic…
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Avanti Announces Partnership with Türksat to Bridge Connectivity Gaps in South Africa
Avanti Communications, a leader in satellite communications services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, announced a strategic partnership with Türksat, the national satellite operator of Turkey. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Avanti’s mission to extend high-quality connectivity solutions across Africa, with a special focus on underserved regions in Southern Africa. Under the…
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Blackwave Engineering Aerospace Innovation with Advanced CFRP and Composite Technologies
German engineering company Blackwave GmbH stands at the forefront of advanced composite technology and structural innovation for aerospace and high-performance applications. Specializing in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) components, Blackwave develops and manufactures lightweight, durable and dimensionally precise structures that meet the demanding performance standards of the modern aerospace and space industry. With a foundation…