Tag: Satellite
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Astroscale: Building the Future of Space Sustainably On-Orbit
Astroscale, Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a global space company solely dedicated to the long-term sustainability of outer space. Specializing in on-orbit servicing and space debris removal, the company addresses some of the most critical challenges in Earth’s orbital environment. Astroscale leads in technologies such as magnetic docking, rendezvous operations, and autonomous…
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Viasat Announces Agreement with Ligado Networks
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced that its subsidiary Inmarsat has agreed to a binding term sheet with Ligado Networks and AST & Science to settle Inmarsat’s opposition to Ligado’s planned restructuring. Under the conditions set forth in the term sheet, Viasat anticipates receiving $568 million from Ligado in fiscal year 2026, which…
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Exolaunch to Deploy 45 Satellites on Largest Mission with SpaceX Transporter-14 Mission
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment services, is set to deploy 45 customer satellites on the upcoming Transporter-14 rideshare mission with SpaceX aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as soon as this month. The mission highlights Exolaunch’s role as a trusted partner for rideshare launches and represents unparalleled expertise and flight…
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Kratos Secures $25 Million Contract for U.S Space Force SATCOM Program
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, announced that it was awarded a task order under the Command and Control System-Consolidated (CCS-C) Sustainment and Resiliency (C-SAR) contract with the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to support ground system capabilities for Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (SATCOM) (ESS). The ESS system will provide a survivable and…
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Dhruva Space: Pioneering India’s Full-Stack Space Ecosystem for Global Satellite Missions
Dhruva Space Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a National Award-winning private space-tech company specializing in the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end space infrastructure solutions. With a vision to make space more accessible, Dhruva Space provides comprehensive capabilities in satellite platforms, launch services, and ground station solutions, all within a vertically integrated…
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AST SpaceMobile Secures Long-Term Mid-Band Spectrum Access for D2D Satellite Services
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, announced a Settlement Term Sheet among parties including AST SpaceMobile, Ligado Networks LLC, Viasat, and Inmarsat Global Limited, paving the way for approval of definitive documentation providing AST SpaceMobile long-term…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Secures $27 Million Funding for Stellar Blu Portfolio
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that its Commercial Division secured $27 million for Gilat Stellar Blu’s ESA Terminal technology. Deliveries are expected primarily over the next 12 months. Gilat Stellar Blu’s compact, high-performance, multi-orbit ESA terminal, technology, products, and solutions are gaining traction across the aviation…
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ICEYE Signs Agreement to Deliver SAR Capabilities to the Portuguese Air Force
ICEYE, the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, and the Portuguese Air Force, a branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces, announced on June 12 the purchase of one ICEYE SAR satellite, a ground segment and an antenna at a signing ceremony in Lisbon. ICEYE will deliver the satellite and other components to…
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GomSpace: Powering the Future of Small Satellite Missions with Scalable Space Technologies
GomSpace, Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, is a global leader in the design, integration, and delivery of nanosatellite solutions for academic, commercial, defense and space research sectors. With a focus on delivering advanced CubeSat platforms, satellite subsystems and constellation management solutions, GomSpace’s mission is to help customers across the globe achieve timely, cost-efficient…
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NATO Partners with Planet for Advanced Daily Monitoring and Early Warning Capabilities
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced it was selected for a new seven-figure contract with NATO to deliver advanced daily monitoring and intelligence capabilities across the Alliance’s strategic areas of interest. This landmark partnership comes at a time of significant global change, where nations, particularly in…