Tag: Satellite
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MDA Space Increased SatixFy Acquisition Offer by 43% Amid Revised Merger Agreement
MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, and SatixFy Communications Ltd., a leader in next-generation satellite communication systems based on in-house-developed chipsets, announced that they have agreed to amend the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 1, 2025 among SatixFy Communications Ltd., MDA Space…
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GITAI Advances Robotic Space Labor with Cost Efficiency and Safety in Orbit
GITAI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Torrance, California, USA, with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan. The company relocated its headquarters from Japan to the U.S. in 2023 to expand its presence in the U.S. space and defense markets. It aims to provide safe, affordable, and reliable robotic labor in space, reducing operational…
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Ovzon Secures $5.7 million Renewal Order from European Customer
Ovzon has received a 12-month order for renewal of services from an existing European customer. The order is for Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service including an exclusive high-performing satellite network and Ovzon’s dedicated customer support. The order value amounts to 5.7 MUSD (approximately 55 MSEK) and the renewed agreement ensures uninterrupted continuation of service. Also Read: What are…
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Intelsat and Cubic³ Completes Vehicle Satellite Connectivity Test
Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a critical vehicle satellite connectivity test, marking a significant milestone in their joint mission to create a seamless connectivity service for all types of vehicles. The test demonstrated successful integration between Intelsat satellites and Cubic³’s software platform, showcasing how terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks can seamlessly link to deliver always-on…
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New Satellite Constellations Aim to Enhance Global Wildfire Detection
A new generation of Earth observation satellites is being developed to improve global wildfire detection and response, with companies and nonprofits partnering to deliver near real-time data to emergency responders. Muon Space, a California-based satellite startup, launched its FireSat protoflight mission in March and is planning a dedicated constellation of wildfire monitoring satellites in low…
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Trump Taps Gen. Guetlein to Lead Ambitious Golden Dome Missile Defense Initiative
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced the selection of U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein to oversee the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, a high-cost and technologically complex program intended to build a national shield against advanced missile threats, including hypersonic and ballistic weapons. Speaking during an Oval Office briefing with Defense Secretary…
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ATLAS Successfully Demonstrates Freedom Platform for Secure Satellite Ground Operations
ATLAS Space Operations, including its wholly owned subsidiary Freedom Space Technologies, announced the successful completion of a series of demonstrations showcasing its Freedom Software Platform’s ability to integrate diverse government and commercial satellite ground station networks for the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). These demonstrations validated a transformative approach to…
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NASA Sets Coverage for 32nd SpaceX Resupply Mission Departure
NASA and its international partners will soon receive scientific research samples and hardware after a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft departs the International Space Station on Thursday, May 22, for its return to Earth. Live coverage of undocking and departure begins at 11:45 a.m. EDT on NASA+. The Dragon spacecraft will undock from the zenith, or space-facing,…
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Exolaunch Secures Multi-Year SpaceX Falcon 9 Rideshare Launches through 2028
Exolaunch, the global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment technologies, is announcing new, multi-year launch contracts with SpaceX that extend its small satellite launch capacity through 2028 on upcoming rideshare missions. The new launch contracts span traditional Transporter missions to sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), as well as additional mid-inclination, near-polar and dawn-dusk missions,…
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ispace: Pioneering Lunar Exploration and Future Space Innovation
ispace is a Japanese space company founded in 2010, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of lunar exploration and resource development. From the beginning, the company has focused on expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth with smart robotics that can deliver cargo to the Moon at a much lower cost. Their goal is to make lunar transportation…