Tag: LEO
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Dawn Aerospace Unveils Docking & Fluid Transfer Port for SatDrive Propulsion Systems
Dawn Aerospace, one of the leading providers of satellite propulsion, is proud to reveal the Docking and Fluid Transfer (DFT) port for SatDrive propulsion systems to enable in-space refueling for Dawn customers. The DFT port replaces standard manual fill/drain valves used for propellant loading on the ground with a passive interface that can facilitate refueling…
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Rivada Space Networks Strengthens US Team Through Multiple Hirings
Rivada Space Networks has strengthened its U.S. team through multiple hirings for key roles. John Guiney joins as Chief Operations Officer; Michael Abad-Santos is Head of Sales for the U.S. and deputy Chief Commercial Officer; and Jeffrey Chandler has joined as Director of Sales, U.S. As the first unified global communications network, Rivada’s Outernet is…
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AST SpaceMobile’s First Five Bluebird Satellites Completes Final Assembly
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, announced the successful completion of its first five commercial satellites, called Bluebirds. Each satellite has communications arrays measuring 693 square feet and are now ready for shipment to Cape Canaveral…
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Star Catcher Secures $12.25 Million in Funding for its Space-Based Energy Grid
Star Catcher Industries, the pioneer in space-based energy generation, announced the closing of its $12.25M seed round. Initialized Capital and B Capital co-led the round, with meaningful participation from Rogue VC. With this funding, the Company is positioned to help eliminate power constraints on space operations through the construction of its Star Catcher Network, the…
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NASA Successfully Streams First 4K Video Footage from Aircraft to Space Station
A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station and back for the first time using optical, or laser, communications. The feat was part of a series of tests on new technology that could provide live video coverage of astronauts on the Moon…
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LeoLabs to Provide Support for UK’s First Intelligence and Surveillance Satellite in Low Earth Orbit
LeoLabs, one of the leading providers of integrated solutions that persistently monitor activity in space to reveal threats to safety and security, announced it was selected to support the launch and operations of the United Kingdom (UK) Space Command’s Project Tyche by delivering space tracking and monitoring, and collision avoidance services. Tyche, scheduled to launch…
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Redwire Awarded Follow-On Order for Roll-Out Solar Arrays from Thales Alenia Space
Redwire Corporation, one of the leading companies in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has secured a follow-on order to develop and deliver additional Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space’s Space Inspire satellites, the company’s newest product line of geostationary telecommunications satellites. A joint venture between Thales (67%)…
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Vyoma Secures Two Contracts from European Defence Fund to Enhance Space Security
Vyoma, a Germany-based company providing Space Domain Awareness capabilities, has been awarded two contracts by the European Defence Fund (EDF) program of the European Commission. Specifically, the EMISSARY and STAALION projects seek to augment European intelligence sovereignty and enhance threat response capabilities. These contracts represent a significant milestone in Vyoma’s mission to empower the defence…
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SSTL to Launch TTP’s Intersatellite Data Relay Terminal Into Space
TTP, an independent technology and product development company based in the UK, has announced the intended launch of a new data relay terminal into space with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL). The terminal, the first of its kind manufactured in Europe, can provide a constant link between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) small satellites (SmallSats) and…
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Requtech Launches New Ka-Band Multi-Orbit Land Mobility Terminal at the Eurosatory Show
Requtech AB, one of the leaders in satellite communication technology, proudly announced the launch of the industry’s first Ka-band multi-orbit land mobility terminal, the RESA L Ka, at the Eurosatory show in Paris. The groundbreaking, highly innovative new terminal from Requtech, operates seamlessly across GEO and MEO networks and is prepared for the upcoming Ka-band…