Tag: Satellite
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EnduroSat Raises €43 Million to Expand Satellite Production for Next-Generation Endurance Platform
Bulgaria-based EnduroSat has secured €43 million ($48.8 million) in new funding to ramp up production of its next-generation modular satellites, the company said this week, marking a significant step toward delivering scalable, reconfigurable space platforms for commercial and government missions. The investment round was led by U.S.-based Founders Fund, with participation from CEECAT Capital, Morphosis…
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Frontgrade Technologies and VORAGO Collaborate on Advance Space Computing Solutions
Frontgrade Technologies, a leader in high-reliability, mission-critical space electronics, and VORAGO, a pioneer in radiation-hardened semiconductor technology, are jointly developing advanced space computing solutions to meet the increasing demands of autonomous, data-intensive space applications. This collaboration will support the rapid development and deployment of scalable computing platforms to address the increasing processing demands of advanced…
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Lockheed Martin-Built GPS III Satellite Launches into Orbit
The eighth GPS III space vehicle designed and built by Lockheed Martin successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. It achieved signal acquisition shortly thereafter. Similar to its rapid response predecessor in December 2024, GPS III SV08 executed an accelerated launch call-up, shipping from its cleanroom in Colorado and undergoing launch preparations in…
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Gilat Satellite Networks: Pioneering End-to-End Satellite Connectivity Capabilities
Gilat Satellite Networks, Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, has emerged as a global leader in satellite-based broadband communication systems. With over three decades of industry expertise, Gilat specializes in designing and delivering end-to-end satellite connectivity solutions for government, commercial, defense, and mobility markets. The company’s robust technology portfolio supports diverse sectors from…
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Pale Blue Successfully Operates the PBR-10 Water Resistojet Thruster in Orbit
Pale Blue has confirmed the successful in-orbit operation of the ultra-compact water resistojet thruster, PBR-10. It is also verified the soundness of the entire system. The propulsion system is an ultra-compact, water-based resistojet, measuring just 0.5U in size. Despite its small footprint, it delivers reliable and efficient thrust, making it ideal for CubeSat missions that…
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EnduroSat Secures €43 Million to Accelerate Endurance Gen3 Satellite Production
EnduroSat announces the closure of a €43 million investment round led by Founders Fund. This significant funding round also included participation from CEECAT Capital, Morphosis Capital and other returning investors, highlighting the strong confidence in EnduroSat’s vision and capabilities. The substantial investment will be directed towards scaling the production of EnduroSat’s new Endurance ESPA-class satellites,…
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Infineon Launches Rad-Hardened GaN Transistors and First DLA JANS Certified GaN Device
Infineon Technologies introduced the first of a new family of radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, fabricated at Infineon’s own foundry, based on its proven CoolGan technology. Designed to operate in harsh space environments, the company’s new product is the first in-house manufactured GaN transistor to earn the highest quality certification of reliability assigned by the…
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Intelsat Expands Satellite Connectivity with Solomon Telekom Company Limited
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL) are delivering improved cellular connectivity throughout dozens of sites in the remote Solomon Islands thanks to a broadened managed-services collaboration using Intelsat’s high-throughput satellite, Horizons 3e (H-3e). Additionally, STCL has appointed Intelsat to support the management…
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Iridium Partners with Syniverse to Expand Global Connectivity via NTN Direct Service
Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced a new partnership with Syniverse, the world’s most connected company, to support the rollout of Iridium NTN DirectSM service with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. Through this partnership, Iridium NTN Direct is integrating with Syniverse’s global platform, making it easy for…
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NGSO Services to Dominate Maritime Satellite Communications Market
Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 13th edition of its Prospects for Maritime Satellite Communications report, assessing the key trends and developments impacting this rapidly growing market. As the number of vessels using satcom services grows to 125,000 by 2034, reliance on GEO capacity will decrease. Vessels are…