Tag: Satellite
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ESA Ministers to Weigh Historic Move Toward Defense-Focused Space Projects
The European Space Agency (ESA) is poised for a pivotal decision later this month, as its Council of Ministers prepares to vote on a package of projects that could mark the agency’s first formal step toward supporting European defense activities. The two-day meeting, scheduled for Nov. 26–27, will bring together senior officials from ESA’s 23…
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to Build EU Satellite Network in Germany
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, and Vodafone Group Plc, a leading European and African telecommunications company, announce that they have selected Germany as the location for their main Satellite Operations Centre. The centre will allocate…
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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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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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SES Reports €1.7 Billion Revenue for First Nine Months Following Intelsat Merger Amid U.S. Shutdown Delays
SES reported revenue of €1.7 billion ($2 billion) for the first nine months of 2025, marking the company’s first results since completing its Intelsat acquisition. Revenue rose nearly 20% year-on-year at constant exchange rates, though on a like-for-like basis, it fell 1.8% compared to the same period last year. The satellite operator said growth in…
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SpaceX Launches Another 22 Starlink Satellites, Reaching 2,600 for 2025
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink broadband satellites on Thursday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites launched in 2025 to 2,600. The Starlink 11-14 mission lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 1:13 p.m. PST (4:13 p.m. EST / 2113 UTC) on a Falcon 9…
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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,…