Tag: Satellite
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Star Catcher Successfully Demonstrates Space Power Beaming Technology
Star Catcher, the pioneer in space-to-space power beaming, has successfully completed the first-ever demonstration of its space-based power beaming technology, marking a major step toward deploying an in-space energy grid that will eliminate power constraints for satellites. Conducted at EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, this end-to-end ground demonstration validates the core technology that…
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NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman’s 21st Cargo Space Station Departure
After delivering more than 8,200 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, commercial products, hardware, and other cargo to the orbiting laboratory for NASA and its international partners, Northrop Grumman‘s uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled to depart the International Space Station on Friday, March 28. This mission was the company’s 21st commercial resupply mission to the space…
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Exolaunch Partners with Canadian Space Agency to Deploy CubeSats for CUBICS Initiative
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, integration and satellite deployment services, has signed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to support the deployment of CubeSats as part of CUBICS (CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM), a program designed to advance space science and technology while training Canada’s future…
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Botswana and Dragonfly Aerospace Successful Launches BOTSAT-1
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), in collaboration with Dragonfly Aerospace, has successfully launched BOTSAT-1, Botswana’s first national satellite. The satellite was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9—Transporter-13 rideshare mission on March 15, 2025, marking a historic achievement in Botswana’s journey to becoming a space-faring nation. BOTSAT-1, owned and operated by Botswana, was developed…
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ICEYE and Juvare Partners to Improve Disaster Response with Real-Time Satellite Solutions
ICEYE, the industry pioneer in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and Juvare, the global leader in crisis and emergency management technology, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at providing emergency management teams, insurers, and government agencies with unmatched situational awareness during natural disasters. Through this collaboration, ICEYE’s high-resolution, all-weather satellite solutions will…
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T2S Acquires Blue Marble Communications to Expand Space Offerings
T2S Solutions, a founder-led, mission-driven provider of advanced technologies supporting U.S. defense, intelligence, and national security missions, announced the acquisition of Blue Marble Communications, a founder-led provider of space-qualified communications and computing technologies. Blue Marble has established itself as a critical player in the sector as demand increases for high-performance satellite and spaceflight technologies. The…
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Firefly Aerospace: Revolutionizing Space Access and Exploration
Firefly Aerospace, headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, is making significant advancements in the commercial space industry. Established to provide cost-effective and rapid space access, the company specializes in small to medium satellite launch services, lunar landers, and orbital transfer vehicles. With key partnerships, including NASA, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. Space Force, Firefly is cementing…
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Kratos Starts Construction of Hypersonic System Indiana Payload Integration Facility
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company specializing in defense, national security, and global markets, announced the groundbreaking of Kratos’ Hypersonic System Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF) in Crane, Indiana. This state-of-the-art 68,000-square-foot office, laboratory, integration, and test complex will support critical hypersonic vehicle and payload activities and systems for the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities…
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Returns to Earth After Months in ISS
NASA‘s ninth rotational SpaceX crew mission (Crew-9) astronauts splashed down off the coast of Florida, ending their months-long science expedition onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Over the course of the mission, the crew supported a variety of investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory, including research to improve treatments for neurodegenerative conditions, studies to…
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Spire Global and NVIDIA Introduce AI-Powered Weather Models for Advanced Forecasting
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, announced the launch of two advanced AI weather models: AI-WX and AI-S2S. Developed on NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2, these models leverage Spire’s proprietary satellite data to deliver both medium-range and sub-seasonal forecasts, offering unparalleled forecasting capabilities to industries such as energy, utilities,…