Tag: Satellite
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3D Printing in Space: Manufacturing on the Moon and Mars
3D printing in space, also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM), is emerging as a groundbreaking technology that enables astronauts to produce tools, spare parts and even habitat structures on demand. By reducing reliance on Earth-based supply chains and enabling the use of in-situ resources like lunar regolith and Martian soil, 3D printing technology is set…
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces the First 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Proof of Concept
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a key milestone in achieving interoperability between its ground system and the 5G Core through its innovative Interworking Gateway Function. This demonstrated a non-3GPP satellite network connecting seamlessly with the 5G ecosystem while appearing fully 3GPP-compliant. This proof of concept (PoC) highlights ST Engineering iDirect’s…
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Orbit Communication Systems Unveils Compact MPT30Ka SATCOM-On-The-Move Terminal
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of ground, airborne, and maritime SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical communication systems, announced the launch of the Multi-Purpose SATCOM Terminal MPT30Ka SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM), its most compact satellite communication system available for military vehicles, maritime vessels, and rapid deployment. Nowadays, military mobile platforms are…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Secures $25 Million Agreement to Advance Digital Inclusion in Peru
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that its Peruvian subsidiary, Gilat Perú, has signed an additional $25 million agreement with Pronatel (Programa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones), Peru’s national telecommunications program. This award is for the modernization of the Regional Broadband network in the Cusco region. The migration is…
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Gilmour Space Achieves Milestone with Deployment of ElaraSat MMS-1 Satellite in Orbit
Gilmour Space Technologies confirmed the successful in-orbit operation of its 100-kilogram satellite platform, ElaraSat MMS-1 (Multi-Mission Satellite-1), another step forward for Australian space capability. Launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission in June, the locally designed and built satellite bus carries a hyperspectral imager from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Since reaching orbit, ElaraSat MMS-1 has: Completed…
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INNOSPACE Signs Distribution Agreement with ISISPACE
INNOSPACE and ISISPACE have signed a Distribution Agreement, which was announced during the 39th edition of the Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, US. This partnership will enable ISISPACE to broaden the launch solutions it can offer its customers from Europe and beyond with bespoke rideshare or dedicated launches tailored to meet the specific…
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ICEYE Extends Multi-Peril Change Detection to Include Earthquake with Fire Following
ICEYE, a global leader in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has announced the expansion of its multi-peril change detection capabilities with the launch of a new Earthquake with Fire Following capability, which is initially available for the state of California. Building on ICEYE’s proven rapid disaster impact assessment capabilities, this new data offering delivers near-real-time insights…
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Gilmour Space Technologies Drives Australia’s Orbital Launch Ambitions
Gilmour Space Technologies was founded as a Singapore-based venture in 2012 and later established its Australian operations around 2013, with the primary headquarters now located in Yatala, Queensland, near the Gold Coast. The company’s core mission is to offer affordable and sovereign space access, focusing on delivering small satellite launch services using Australian-developed technologies, especially…
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UNIVITY Enhances Satellite Technology to Transform Global Broadband Services
UNIVITY, formerly known as Constellation Technologies & Operations, is a European SpaceTech startup on a mission to revolutionize global connectivity. Founded in 2022, the company is building a next-generation satellite infrastructure specifically designed for telecom operators to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband from space to areas where terrestrial networks fall short. UNIVITY aims to unlock greater…
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EUMETSAT’s Metop-SGA1 Begins Data Transmission
EUMETSAT’s Metop Second Generation A1 (Metop-SGA1), launched on August 13, is transmitting data from two of its six advanced instruments. Early readings from the Microwave Sounder (MWS) and Radio Occultation Sounder (RO) offer a first glimpse into the satellite’s potential to transform meteorological and climate monitoring with unprecedented precision. The satellite, first to be deployed…