Tag: Satellite
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Sidus Space Granted US Patent Allowance for Modular Satellite System
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the receipt of a Notice of Allowance of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 17/828,233, titled System for a Modular Satellite Testing Platform. This patent application is directed to the structural elements of the LizzieSat Satellite, of which, Sidus Space has successfully launched three satellites that are…
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ORBCOMM Launches SKYWAVE Connect Partner Program
ORBCOMM announced the launch of the SKYWAVE Connect partner program, which enables IoT solution providers, system integrators, value-added resellers, and other channel partners to accelerate their IoT solution development, expand their market reach, and take advantage of new growth opportunities. The program launched in select regions with a global rollout to follow later this year.…
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NASA Develops World’s Lightest Active Phased Array Aerogel Antenna for Airborne SATCOM
Engineers at NASA have used one of the world’s lightest solid materials to construct an ultra-lightweight aerogel antenna that could be embedded into an aircraft’s skin. This would create a more aerodynamic and reliable communication solution for drones and other future air transportation options. This antenna is designed to enable satellite communications where power and space are…
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Katalyst Space Announces its Acquisition of Atomos Space
Katalyst Space Technologies has announced its acquisition of Atomos Space, a strategic move to accelerate and expand its in-space servicing capabilities. The company plans to continue operating the 20,000 square foot facility in Broomfield, CO, where Atomos builds and tests its flagship spacecraft, Quark. Key members of the Atomos team will join Katalyst following the…
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Xiphos Systems: Pioneering Manufacturer of Space Computing Solutions for Satellite and Space
Xiphos Systems Corporation (Xiphos) is a company that designs and manufactures innovative processing hardware solutions for use in satellite and space systems. The company has been focusing on space-focused computing solutions for over 25 years and provided reliable and resilient embedded processing solutions, powering over 80 space missions and constellations and supporting nanosat, cubesat, and…
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Sierra Space Conducts Hypervelocity Impact Testing at NASA White Sands
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and defense tech prime, announced that it recently conducted successful hypervelocity impact trials at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to optimize the structural integrity of Sierra Space’s Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat. The goal of this NASA-supported testing was to refine a…
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HawkEye 360 and General Atomics Partner to Advance RF Intelligence
HawkEye 360, the global leader in commercial signals intelligence and data analytics, has partnered with General Atomics – GA-Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3) to integrate its advanced RF data capabilities into GA-i3’s Optix platform. This collaboration establishes HawkEye 360 as a channel partner and value-added reseller of the Optix platform. This groundbreaking solution delivers HawkEye 360’s…
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What are Manpack Satellite Terminals?
Manpack Satellite Terminals are portable communication devices that are designed to establish satellite connections in remote environments. They are compact, lightweight, and ruggedized, making them suitable for deployment in harsh conditions encountered in military operations, emergency response, disaster recovery, and exploration missions. Manpack satellite communication terminals enable the formation of a comprehensive tactical picture, offering…
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Kratos Awards DOD’s New HASTE Launch Contract to Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has been selected by Kratos to launch a full-scale hypersonic test flight for the Department of Defense (DOD) under the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 program. The mission will launch on Rocket Lab’s HASTE rocket from Rocket Lab Launch…
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Gogo Secures EASA Approval for First DC-Powered Ka-Band Terminal for the Gulfstream G280
Gogo, a leading global provider of broadband connectivity services for executive and mil/gov aviation, has confirm ed Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for a direct current (DC) variant of the Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream G280 aircraft types. This represents the first time a…