Tag: Satellite
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Honeywell Aerospace’s High Speed Satcom System Selected for Advanced US Army Aircraft
Honeywell announced its JetWave X satellite communication system has been selected by L3Harris Technologies to upgrade the U.S. Army’s Airborne Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare System (ARES) to provide soldiers with improved connectivity around the globe. With JetWave X, the U.S. Army will be able to transmit mission-critical information at higher data rates than currently available…
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Viasat and Blue Origin to Partner on Launch Telemetry Demonstration for NASA CSP
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM), announced it has selected Blue Origin as its launch mission partner to support Viasat’s demonstration of its InRange launch telemetry relay service as part of its work with NASA’s Communications Services Project (CSP). Viasat’s Space and Mission Systems team, part of the company’s Defense and Advanced Technologies…
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ScotRail and Clarus Networks Delivers World-First Rail-Certified Starlink Connectivity
ScotRail, in partnership with Clarus Networks Group, has launched a transformational connectivity project that sees the world’s first deployment of a rail-certified Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite antenna. This landmark deployment delivers high-speed, resilient internet access to trains operating across some of the UK’s most remote rail corridors setting a new global benchmark for digital…
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NASA Selects Rocket Lab to Launch Aspera SmallSat Mission for Galaxy Research
NASA has selected Rocket Lab USA of Long Beach, California, to launch the agency’s Aspera mission, a SmallSat to study galaxy formation and evolution, providing new insights into how the universe works. The selection is part of NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This contract allows the agency to make…
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York Space Systems Bard Mission Ready for Launch to Test Advanced Communications for NASA
York Space Systems, the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, announced that its Bard mission is ready for launch. Bard will flight-demonstrate the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT), an advanced communications technology developed in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and NASA’s SCaN (Space Communications and…
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What is ESCC QPL Class 2?
The European Space Components Coordination (ESCC) is a governing body under the European Space Agency (ESA) that oversees the qualification and standardization of electronic components for use in space applications. Through its meticulous testing protocols and documentation standards, ESCC ensures that every component listed in its Qualified Parts List (QPL) meets predefined benchmarks for quality,…
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ICEYE Secures €200 Million Deal to Supply SAR Satellites to Polish Armed Forces
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, today signed an agreement with the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Poland to deliver the Polish Armed Forces with an initial batch of three ICEYE SAR satellites, and an option to purchase three more satellites and additional ground segment capabilities in…
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Apex Space: Transforming Satellite Bus Manufacturing for the Future of Space Exploration
Founded in 2022, Apex Space is a Los Angeles-based aerospace company specializing in satellite bus manufacturing. The company aims to revolutionize spacecraft production by offering standardized, high-rate configurable satellite bus platforms that cater to commercial and government space missions. Apex collaborates with leading space agencies and private firms to accelerate satellite deployment, ensuring rapid delivery…
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What is ESCC QPL Class 3?
The European Space Components Coordination (ESCC) plays a vital role in standardizing the qualification and approval of electronic components for space applications. Given the extreme conditions faced in orbit such as vacuum, cosmic radiation, temperature fluctuations, and launch-induced vibration components must undergo rigorous evaluation to ensure mission safety and reliability. To address varying levels of…
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Intuitive Machines: Pioneering the Lunar Frontier to Power Humanity’s Future in Space
Intuitive Machines was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, as a hub for space innovation due to its proximity to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Intuitive Machines aims to open access to the Moon for the progress of humanity by providing lunar surface access, payload delivery, data transmission services, and lunar infrastructure. The…