Tag: Satellite
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York Space Systems Secures Multiple IDIQ Contracts National Space and Defense
York Space Systems, a leading, U.S.-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions, announced it has secured multiple IDIQ contract awards across two mission areas critical to national security and defense. These awards expand York’s role in next-generation space and defense architectures. The work supports the development and deployment of…
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SWISSto12 Secures NEASTAR-1 Reflector Contract from HPS/LSS
SWISSto12 announced a major contract with German high-performance space subsystem providers HPS/LSS. The Munich-based consortium will provide a large deployable reflector subsystem (LDRS) for the NEASTAR-1 mission, built on HummingSat, enabling the world’s first direct-to-device media broadcasting capabilities from geostationary orbit. The German-led antenna reflector subsystem is the result of more than 15 years of…
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Orbit Fab Advances In-Space Refueling Infrastructure for Satellite Life Extension
Orbit Fab, a U.S.-based space infrastructure company specializing in in-orbit refueling technologies, is advancing satellite sustainability with a full-service orbital fuel delivery architecture designed to support long-duration spacecraft operations. The company’s refueling ecosystem combines docking interfaces, fuel depots, mission planning software and orbital fuel shuttles to enable satellites to refuel directly in orbit rather than…
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ARD Extends SES Satellite Distribution Agreement for Another Decade
SES, a space solutions company, and ARD, Germany’s largest public broadcasting network, announced a long-term extension of their partnership. Under the renewed agreement, ARD’s regional broadcasting organizations will continue transmitting their TV programs via SES’s prime video neighborhood at 19.2 degrees East in HD quality through 2039. Also Read: What are the Different Types of…
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Scout Space Secures $18 Million Series A to Scale SDA and Expand Virginia Manufacturing
Scout Space, a leader in space domain awareness (SDA) sensors and software, announced it has raised to $18 million in Series A funding, led by Washington Harbour Partners. The new capital will support upcoming mission execution and the expansion of Scout’s manufacturing capabilities, including the buildout of a new 2,600-square-foot facility in Northern Virginia. Scout’s sensors…
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Astranis Raises $450 Million for High-Orbit Satellite Demand Surge
Astranis announced it has raised $450 million in new capital, bringing the company’s total raised to more than $1.2 billion as it scales to meet increased demand for its spacecraft designed for geostationary orbit (GEO) and other high orbits. The funding includes a new $300 million Series E round co-led by Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin…
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Pixxel Advances Hyperspectral Earth Observation with High-Resolution Imaging Satellites
Pixxel is advancing next-generation Earth observation capabilities through its growing constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites, designed to deliver high-resolution spectral intelligence for environmental monitoring, infrastructure analysis and resource management. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company is developing a satellite network that combines advanced sensing technologies with scalable space infrastructure to provide detailed insights into changes…
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LeoLabs Expands Orbital Intelligence Platform for Real-Time Space Domain Awareness
LeoLabs is advancing space situational awareness with the Orbital Intelligence Platform, a cloud-based system designed to deliver real-time tracking, analytics and insights on objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Headquartered in California, United States, LeoLabs integrates radar-based observations with scalable data infrastructure and AI-driven analytics to support safe and efficient space operations. LeoLabs addresses this…
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Thales Alenia Space Secures ESA Deal for LISA Space Observatory Development
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces the signing of a €26.1 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) related to the development of LISA’s telescopes. Made up of three satellites, the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission will be the first European space observatory capable…
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True Anomaly Expands into Space-Based Interceptors
True Anomaly announced its expansion into space-based interceptors (“SBIs”) and its selection to perform within the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (“SSC”) SBI program. As part of Golden Dome for America, the SBI program responds to a generational mandate to protect the United States homeland from potential ballistic missile and hypersonic attacks. “Our role…