Tag: Satellite
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SkyFi Launches ArcGIS Widget and WMTS Streaming for Satellite Imagery Access
SkyFi, the Earth Intelligence platform, has released two capabilities that simplify the process of ordering and overlaying satellite imagery over ArcGIS maps. Built with input from commercial enterprise users, SkyFi for ArcGIS includes the SkyFi ArcGIS Widget, which lets GIS analysts seamlessly search, preview, and order open and commercial satellite imagery inside ArcGIS. WMTS streaming…
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Rocket Lab Achieves Record Space Force Launch and On-Orbit Tracking
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced mission success for its role in the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) VICTUS HAZE mission. This historic mission required Rocket Lab to design, build, and test a Pioneer spacecraft for the USSF, launch it on Electron within 24 hours’ notice, commission the spacecraft…
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Parabilis Space Advances Hybrid and Chemical Propulsion Technologies for Space
Parabilis Space Technologies is developing a broad portfolio of hybrid and chemical propulsion technologies for launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space mobility systems. Backed by more than 35 years of propulsion heritage, the company designs, builds, tests and flies propulsion systems ranging from small reaction control thrusters to high-performance upper stages and large hybrid launch vehicle…
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Sierra Space Secures $798 Million Defense Contract of Golden Dome for America
Sierra Space, a defense-tech space company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, announced it has been awarded a Firm Fixed Price Other Transactional Agreement (OTA) by the Space Development Agency (SDA), with a total potential value of $798 million, to design, manufacture and deliver 18…
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Ravee Raises USD 6 Million to Advance Satellite Data Communications
A surge in data from the internet and AI is driving demand to move more of it in space. While computing power continues to advance, the ability to move data between satellites has become a critical bottleneck. This is expected to grow as industry giants consider building data centers in space. Ravee has announced an…
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From Capital Expense to Monthly Payments: A Smarter Way to Own Satellite Capabilities
For many organizations, the biggest obstacle to adopting satellite technology is not the lack of interest—it is the cost. Traditional satellite projects often require substantial upfront investment, covering everything from spacecraft manufacturing and launch services to ground systems and mission operations. While the long-term benefits can be significant, the initial capital requirement can place satellite…
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How Can a Satellite Project Generate ROI?
One of the most important questions satellite buyers ask is surprisingly not technical. After discussing payload specifications, launch schedules, and operational requirements, many customers eventually ask a more fundamental question: How can this satellite actually make money or generate a return on investment? Whether the customer is a government agency, a commercial operator, an investment…
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Technology Transfer and Local Capability Development: Beyond Buying a Satellite
For many countries, purchasing a satellite is not the ultimate objective. The satellite itself is often only the first step in a broader strategy to develop domestic space capabilities, build technical expertise, and establish a sustainable local space industry. As a result, one of the most common questions international customers ask is not simply “Can…
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Satellite Delivery Timelines and Launch Schedules: What Buyers Should Expect
One of the first questions customers ask after defining their mission requirements is simple: “When can the satellite be delivered and launched?” Whether the project involves Earth observation, communications, scientific research, or national infrastructure development, launch timing often has a direct impact on business plans, operational objectives, and investment returns. For many satellite buyers, the…
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How Can Customers Verify Satellite Reliability?
When purchasing a satellite, customers are not simply buying hardware. They are investing in a long-term space asset that may need to operate reliably for five, ten, or even fifteen years. As a result, one of the most common questions international satellite buyers ask is: “How can we verify that this satellite will actually perform…