Tag: Satellite Bus & Platforms
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Astranis Space Technologies Advances Global Connectivity with MicroGEO Satellites
Astranis Space Technologies was founded in 2015 and has its headquarters in San Francisco, California, United States. It aims to build compact, cost-efficient geostationary communication satellites (MicroGEO) to deliver affordable and dedicated broadband services. Their technology emphasizes rapid turnaround, digital flexibility via software-defined radios and mission resiliency. Their satellites contain onboard propulsion systems enabling relocation and…
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SatSure, Pixxel, PierSight & Dhruva Space Teams up to Build India’s Earth Observation Constellation
In a historic move for the country, a private Indian consortium will deliver the nation’s first Earth Observation Satellite System (EOSS), a 12-satellite network to be developed over the next four to five years with an investment of more than 1,200 crores. The consortium of SatSure, Pixxel Space, PierSight, and Dhruva Space has been awarded…
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Eycore and NanoAvionics Collaborates to Develop Advanced SAR Satellites for NATO and Allied Defense Missions
Eycore, an emerging developer of compact synthetic-aperture-radar (SAR) payloads, and small-satellite manufacturer Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) announced an agreement to place Eycore’s inaugural SAR demonstrator into orbit. The flight will test Eycore’s X-band radar on NanoAvionics’ flight-proven MP42 microsatellite bus, laying the groundwork for an all-European, military-grade SAR solution that provides governments with rapid, sovereign access…
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European Space Agency Supported LIDE Mission Launches to Test Global 5G Connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate the establishment of a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere…
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General Atomics Drives Innovation in Propulsion Systems and Satellite Platforms
General Atomics was founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics and has its headquarters in San Diego, California. General Atomics is a diversified technology leader operating across defense, energy, aerospace, and electronics. Its core mission is pioneering advanced technologies to meet national security, commercial and scientific needs. The General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (EMS)…
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SFL Missions Awarded Contract to Develop AISSat-4 for Norwegian Maritime Monitoring System
The Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) has awarded a contract to SFL Missions Inc. to develop the AISSat-4 maritime ship tracking microsatellite for launch in less than one year. AISSat-4 is needed to expand operational capacity in Norway’s maritime situational awareness network. AISSat-4 is being developed on SFL’s SPARTAN 6U nanosatellite platform and will carry a…
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York Space Systems Successfully Launches BARD Mission to Demonstrate NASA’s Communication Capabilities
York Space Systems, a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, announced the successful launch of its BARD mission. The satellite deployed successfully on July 23 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. York made contact on the first attempt, and all systems are healthy on orbit. BARD was procured as…
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Spire Launches New Space-Based Radio Frequency Intelligence Capabilities for Defense and Security
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, announced the expansion of its Space Reconnaissance portfolio with new radio frequency (RF) geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities. Designed to support both U.S. and international missions, the enhanced offering delivers persistent monitoring, real-time geolocation, and multi-layered situational awareness. With this expansion, Spire aims to…
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Open Cosmos: Broadening Space Access with Smart Satellite Missions and Shared Constellations
Open Cosmos, Founded in 2015 and headquartered at the Harwell Space Campus in the UK, is transforming how Earth observation data is accessed and applied, offering end-to-end satellite mission services from design and build through to launch, operations and data delivery. With a firm focus on sustainability, its ESG principles guide efforts in reducing space…
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MDA Space UK to Lead ESA and UK Mission for Direct-to-Device 5G from LEO
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). The announcement, made at the UK Space Conference…