Tag: Satellite
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SES Signs Deal for Europe’s First Commercial Satellite Life-Extension Mission
Satellite operator SES has signed an agreement with French startup Infinite Orbits for a life-extension mission involving one geostationary satellite, marking the first commercial satellite life-extension operation in Europe, the companies said on Thursday. The mission will use Endurance™, a 750kg servicing vehicle developed by Infinite Orbits to provide in-orbit support functions including station keeping,…
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ATCi – Redefining Satellite Connectivity with Advanced Multibeam Antenna Technology
Global satellite communication innovator Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi) has established itself as a world leader in multibeam antenna systems, delivering powerful and flexible connectivity solutions for broadcast, telecommunications, defense and enterprise networks. The company’s SIMULSAT series antennas represent a landmark in antenna engineering capable of simultaneously receiving signals from multiple satellites without mechanical movement,…
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SES and Infinite Orbits Partner on Europe’s First Commercial Life-Extension Mission
SES and Infinite Orbits signed an agreement for one geostationary satellite life extension mission. This marks the first commercial life extension mission in Europe, and it will be carried out by Endurance, a 750kg docking vehicle designed for life extension missions. Endurance’s launch is currently planned for late 2027, and is expected to dock with…
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SFL Missions to Build Two New GHGSat Microsatellites
SFL Missions Inc. has been awarded a contract by GHGSat of Montreal to develop two additional commercial microsatellites for the GHGSat greenhouse gas monitoring constellation. GHGSat-C18 and -C19 are being built, integrated, and tested at the SFL Missions facility in Toronto where 37 satellites are currently under development for commercial, government, and research organizations worldwide. SFL…
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ULA Atlas V Successfully Launches ViaSat-3 F2 Mission to Advance Global Connectivity
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) mission for Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, lifted off on Nov. 13 at 10:04 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission reflects on ULA’s goals of collaborating with customers to enable the future…
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Intuitive Machines and Texas A&M Accelerate Lunar Mission Readiness
Intuitive Machines and Texas A&M Space Institute are joining forces to accelerate lunar mission readiness by tackling one of the biggest challenges in space exploration: testing lunar terrain vehicles in Earth-bound environments. Simulating the Moon’s rugged and unpredictable surface on Earth has proven difficult, as terrestrial test sites—such as rocky deserts or confined areas with…
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Hughes – Enabling Satellite Operators with Scalable Network Solutions and the Advanced JUPITER System
Global connectivity leader Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) continues to play a transformative role in the satellite communications industry by enabling service providers, operators and governments to deliver broadband connectivity through its comprehensive ground systems, managed network solutions and high-efficiency gateway technologies. Hughes delivers turnkey infrastructure and operational services that empower satellite operators to manage…
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ESI Motion Launches “SatBat” Space-Rated Battery to Redefine Power Systems in LEO
ESI Motion, a leader in advanced motion and power solutions, announces the release of its next-generation space-rated satellite battery, SatBat, engineered to deliver unmatched performance and durability in the harshest orbital environments. With integrated Heater and Battery Management System, SatBat transforms how spacecraft store and manage power in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Developed using ESI…
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R&S to Showcase Satellite Payload Testing Solution at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025
Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with Connektica, NANOWAVE space Technologies, and Expleo will showcase a next-generation satellite payload test bench demonstrator at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025. The new solution targeting and NewSpace OEMs, will be hosted on the Expleo booth at Europe’s premier space industry event.Built specifically for the event, the custom-designed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL)…
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Star Catcher and Intuitive Machines Demonstrates Power Beaming for Lunar Surface Operations
Star Catcher and Intuitive Machines have achieved a major milestone in lunar technology, successfully demonstrating power beaming capabilities that could support long-duration missions on the Moon. This breakthrough comes as interest intensifies around the lunar South Pole, a region attracting scientists, space agencies, and commercial innovators due to its potential reserves of water ice and…