Tag: LEO
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Axiom Space Unveils Global University Alliance for Microgravity Research
Axiom Space is proud to announce the launch of the Axiom Space University Alliance, a global initiative designed to elevate scientific opportunities in microgravity research, technology development, research and development (R&D), and commercial innovation in low-Earth orbit (LEO). With 15 current partners across the U.S., Europe, and Australia, the Alliance is expanding rapidly to become…
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Starlab Selects Vivace for Commercial Space Station Structure
Starlab Space LLC has selected Vivace Corporation to manufacture the primary structure for its next-generation commercial space station. The aluminum-based structure, one of the largest single spaceflight structures ever developed for launch, will be built at Vivace’s facility in New Orleans, La., with additional development and testing support from the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in…
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Space Forge and United Semiconductors Sign Strategic MoU to Advance III-V Semiconductor Compounds
Space Forge, the advanced materials company revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing in space, has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Semiconductors LLC, a leading specialist in bulk crystal growth of III-V semiconductor compounds. The agreement formalizes the ongoing collaborative efforts that started over a year ago, marking a significant step forward…
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Iridium Commences Integration of NTN Direct with Deutsche Telekom
Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, announced a new partnership with Deutsche Telekom (DTAG) intended to deliver global connectivity to its customers through the Iridium NTN DirectSM service. Deutsche Telekom will gain roaming access to Iridium’s forthcoming 3GPP standards-based 5G service, providing NB-IoT direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity that will keep…
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Axiom Space and Spacebilt Announce Orbital Data Center Node Aboard International Space Station
Axiom Space and Spacebilt announced a multi-organization collaboration to bring optically-interconnected orbital datacenter (ODC) infrastructure to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2027. The Axiom Orbital Data Center Node on the International Space Station, (AxODC Node ISS), developed under a collaboration agreement with Spacebilt, and supported with an Optical Communication Terminal (OCT) by Skyloom, and…
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Redwire Named Prime Contractor for ESA’s Skimsat VLEO Technology Demonstration Mission
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced that it has reached an agreement with Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) to become the prime contractor for Skimsat, whose preliminary study was coordinated under Thales Alenia Space’s responsibility.…
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Anduril and Impulse Partners to Conduct RPO Mission Demonstration in GEO
Anduril and Impulse Space are partnering to conduct a high-precision Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), targeted for 2026. Together, Anduril and Impulse are deepening their collaboration through the combination of core technologies to advance critical space-based capabilities for the United States and its allies. As the space domain becomes increasingly…
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Globalstar to Enter Next Era of Mobile Satellite Connectivity
Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces plans to bring into use its HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite system, filing in preparation for its next era of mobile satellite connectivity. Dr. Paul Jacobs, Globalstar CEO, said, “We believe that bringing HIBLEO-XL-1 into use provides Globalstar with significant optionality as the Company grows as a major provider…
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AeroVironment Secures $240 Million Contract for Space Laser Communication Systems
AeroVironment, global manufacturer of all-domain defense technologies and mission-critical space capabilities, announced a nearly $240M order for its long-haul laser communications terminals from an undisclosed customer who will deploy the systems on orbit. AV’s long-haul laser communications terminals have demonstrated multi-orbit, space-to-space satellite crosslink capabilities while operating in the complex challenges of space environments, including…
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Orbit Communication Systems Unveils Compact MPT30Ka SATCOM-On-The-Move Terminal
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of ground, airborne, and maritime SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical communication systems, announced the launch of the Multi-Purpose SATCOM Terminal MPT30Ka SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM), its most compact satellite communication system available for military vehicles, maritime vessels, and rapid deployment. Nowadays, military mobile platforms are…