Tag: Ground
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iGov Awarded Position on $2.39 Billion TREX Contract with US Space Operatons Command
iGov Technologies, a leading provider of advanced IT solutions and services for federal agencies, has been awarded a position on the U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) next-generation Targeted Requirement Execution (TREX) contract. This $2.39 billion, multi-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) program supports USSOCOM operations worldwide from its headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. TREX…
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ACTIA Aerospace Advances the Future of Space and Satcom with Smart and Integrated Solutions
Global technology leader ACTIA Aerospace is driving innovation across the space and satellite communications (SATCOM) sectors with a comprehensive suite of advanced electronic, power and communication systems engineered to meet the needs of modern aerospace missions. Through the advanced Space and SATCOM divisions, ACTIA combines precision engineering, high-reliability manufacturing, and intelligent data solutions to support…
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Impulse Space Prepares to Launch LEO Express 3 Mission
Impulse Space is preparing to launch its third Mira spacecraft mission, LEO Express 3, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Celebrating the first flight of Mira’s upgraded design, this mission builds on the success of LEO Express 1 and 2, aiming to validate improved systems for upcoming operations, including GEO flights starting…
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D-Orbit Partners with the mhackeroni for Europe’s First In-Orbit Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag Competition
D-Orbit, a leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, announced the successful conclusion of CTRL+Space CTF, Europe’s first in-orbit Capture-the-Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition, and the world’s first live CTF involving multiple satellites. The event was organized in collaboration with mhackeroni, one of Europe’s leading ethical hacking teams and multiple-time world CTF champions, with the support of…
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Portal Space Systems Unveils Starburst Spacecraft for Starburst-1 Mission
Portal Space Systems introduced Starburst, an ESPA-class rapid maneuverability spacecraft, and confirmed Starburst-1 will launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 in Q4 2026 for the company’s first free-flying mission with live payloads. The mission will demonstrate rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), rapid retasking, and rapid orbital change for national security and commercial use cases. Starburst is built to…
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Space42 Launches Thuraya-4 Satellite for Global Mobile Connectivity
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, announced the global availability of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4 (T4-NGS). The satellite delivers secure, enhanced, and reliable connectivity to over 100 countries across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East, with new markets including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia. Thuraya-4 advances Space42’s…
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QuadSat Revolutionizes Commercial Satcom Testing with Drone-Based Antenna Validation Technology
Danish aerospace innovator QuadSat has introduced its Commercial Satcom Testing Solution, a breakthrough approach that redefines how satellite communication systems are validated, calibrated, and optimized. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern satellite networks, QuadSat’s system provides drone-based testing platforms to deliver accurate, flexible and cost-effective antenna performance evaluation. The solution enables satellite operators,…
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Rocket Lab Launches Sixth Earth-Imaging Satellite for iQPS
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its 74th Electron mission and deployed the latest satellite to orbit for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The mission was Rocket Lab’s sixth dedicated mission for iQPS, making Rocket Lab the most prolific launcher of its Earth-imaging constellation…
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Aerospace Lab Redefines the Future of Space and SATCOM with High-Performance Satellite Platforms
Belgium-based aerospace pioneer Aerospace Lab is transforming the global satellite and communication landscape with its advanced Space and Satcom solutions. Driven by a vision to democratize access to space, the company is delivering a new generation of scalable, high-reliability satellite platforms designed for Earth observation, telecommunications, defense and commercial missions. By integrating modular spacecraft design…
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Astranis Unveils Vanguard the Satellite-Enabled Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET)
Astranis has unveiled a new solution designed for warfighters and first responders: Astranis Vanguard—a fully air-gapped, rapidly deployable network powered by a dedicated satellite. Developed in collaboration with Persistent Systems, Kymeta, and Satcube, Vanguard delivers secure, mission-ready connectivity when and where it matters most. This capability has already been demonstrated using an operational, on-orbit satellite…