Tag: Ground
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SES Expands Asian Coverage Through SKY Perfect JSAT Agreement
SES will soon provide more satellite capacity over Japan and across Asia for commercial airline customers following an agreement for the full Ku-band capacity of the geostationary communications satellite Superbird-C2, owned by SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. The Superbird-C2 satellite will be repositioned from its current orbital location at 144 degrees East to a new orbital slot…
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Globalstar Expands Brazilian Ground Network with Eight New C-3 Antennas in Four Separate Locations
Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider announced the addition of eight new six-meter C-3 tracking antennas being installed at its ground stations across Brazil. For more than two decades, Globalstar has provided mobile satellite services across Brazil via ground stations located in Manaus, Petrolina, and Presidente Prudente. Each of these Globalstar-owned ground stations…
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Raytheon Awarded UK Space Agency Contract to Deliver Orbital Analyst Capability
Raytheon UK, part of RTX’s Raytheon business, has been awarded a contract to provide orbital analysts in support of the UK’s Space Domain Awareness mission. Under the contract, the UK Space Agency will gain access to Raytheon UK’s NORSSTrack software, which enhances orbital analysis and operational responsiveness by mapping and tracking satellites, monitoring potential collisions…
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Telesat Invests $5 Million in Farcast to Develop Integrated User Terminals
Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, announced an expanded relationship with Farcast, a San Francisco-based startup that is building advanced satellite User Terminals. Under the new agreement, Farcast will deliver an enterprise-class Flat Panel Antenna (FPA) User Terminal that is fully integrated with the Telesat Lightspeed modem and ready for…
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Thales Alenia Space’s Sentinel-1D Launched on Ariane 6 from French Guiana
The Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace with an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. Sentinel-1D is part of Copernicus, the Earth Observation component of the European Union’s Space Programme. This program…
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MDA Space Joins as Strategic Partner by Investing $10 Million in Maritime Launch
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, and Maritime Launch Services announced a $10 million equity investment by MDA Space in Maritime Launch Services for $0.223 per share. The MDA Space investment in Maritime Launch Services marks a key milestone in advancing Canada’s sovereign launch capability, strengthening the country’s…
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ST Engineering iDirect Powers Verizon Frontline’s Infrastructure Upgrade
ST Engineering iDirect, a leader in satellite communications, announced its continued partnership with Verizon Frontline to enhance its emergency response capabilities through a significant infrastructure upgrade. Verizon is upgrading its network to ST Engineering iDirect’s Intuition infrastructure, featuring DCR/DBR, a virtualized, cloud-native hub architecture. This modernisation reduces Verizon’s physical footprint at the teleport and once…
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Oman Unveils Spaceflight Framework to Enable Launch Operations
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a framework to approve commercial space launch activities, marking the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East. Etlaq Spaceport, the region’s first commercial spaceflight hub, has welcomed the announcement, highlighting its significance in positioning Oman as a regional leader in the growing space economy, which aims…
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Aero Products Acquires Third Stone to Expand Aerospace Capabilities
Aero Products Company, a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in build-to-print aerospace and defense components, announced the acquisition of Third Stone Inc., a fellow aerospace manufacturer known for its innovative capabilities in fabric and materials, as well as sewing. The acquisition took place in October 2025. The acquisition strengthens Aero Products Company’s position as a comprehensive…
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Beyond Gravity Technology Powers European Environmental Satellite Sentinel-1D Launch
Beyond Gravity has announced its crucial technological role in the upcoming launch of the European environmental satellite, Sentinel-1D. Scheduled to lift off on November 4, 2025, aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from French Guiana, the satellite is a key component of the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation program. The Sentinel-1D mission will provide radar imagery…