Tag: Satellite
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Voyager to Acquire LEOcloud for Space Based Cloud Computing
Voyager Technologies, a global leader in defense technology and space solutions, has agreed to acquire LEOcloud, a provider of space-based cloud computing solutions. “The future of cloud computing extends beyond Earth,” said Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager. “LEOcloud supports the growing market for edge computing in space, evolving next-gen cloud services for commercial, government and…
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Portal Space Systems Secures $17.5M to Develop Next-Gen Trans-Orbital Spacecraft
Portal Space Systems, a Seattle-based space start-up developing next-generation satellite systems, announced that it has closed an oversubscribed $17.5 million seed round to accelerate the development of Supernova, the first multi-role, trans-orbital spacecraft engineered for contested and congested space environments. The round is led by AlleyCorp, with participation from Mach33, FUSE, First In, TFX, Offline Ventures, Atypical,…
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Project Kuiper’s First Full-Scale Satellite Launch by United Launch Alliance
Project Kuiper, a mission by Amazon, is set to send its first full batch of satellites to space, marking an important step in its mission to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world. The mission, named “KA-01” for Kuiper Atlas 1, will launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V…
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True Anomaly Announces Jackal for Geosynchronous Orbit and Cislunar Space
True Anomaly, the technology company developing advanced hardware and software systems to ensure the sustainable security of space, announced Jackal, its Autonomous Orbital Vehicle (AOV) for operations in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and Cislunar space. As in every other domain, conflict imposes hard requirements that generic platforms cannot meet. Space superiority demands a new class of…
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USSF Selects Northrop Grumman for In-Space Demonstration of Refueling Technologies
The United States Space Force (USSF) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation two national security contracts, including a technology demonstration for in-space refueling. These contracts build on Northrop Grumman’s proven on-orbit satellite servicing and refueling innovation, including first-of-its-kind mission extension services that protect critical space assets in geosynchronous orbit for both the U.S. government and commercial partners.…
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Slingshot Aerospace Selected by AFWERX for AI-Powered Space Object Tracking
Slingshot Aerospace, the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, announced it has been selected by AFWERX to support its Rapid Analysis of Photometric Tracks for space Object identification and behavior Recognition program. Under RAPTOR, Slingshot will use machine learning to track, analyze, and report on the behaviors…
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Sidus Space Expands $120M Agreement with Lonestar for Lunar Data Storage Spacecraft
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the decision to move forward with, and broaden the scope of, a preliminary agreement valued at approximately $120 million with Lonestar Data Holdings. The agreement defines the collaboration between Sidus and Lonestar to design, build and provide on-orbit support for six lunar data storage spacecraft, marking…
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Eutelsat Expands LEO-Enabled Aviation Services with High-Speed Low Latency Connectivity
Eutelsat, a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide, announced its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) services for commercial and business aviation are now live and operational, with over 100 certified antenna installations completed and the first commercial and business aircraft now flying using Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity. In addition to…
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Portal Space Systems raises $17.5M for orbital spacecraft powered by solar heating
An artist’s conception shows the Supernova spacecraft in orbit. (Portal Space Systems Illustration) Bothell, Wash.-based Portal Space Systems says it has raised $17.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Supernova space vehicle, which aims to harness the heat of the sun to power rapid-response maneuvers in orbit. The oversubscribed investment round…
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Exolaunch Deploys Spire-built Satellites With OroraTech Infrared Cameras
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, integration and deployment services, has successfully deployed eight satellites for Germany’s OroraTech, built by Spire, aboard Rocket Lab‘s Electron rocket. The mission lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, on March 26th. This is the Exolaunch’s 35th mission in total and the 4th mission…