Tag: Satellite
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Impulse Space’s Mira Achieves Milestones on LEO Express-2 Mission
Impulse Space’s Mira, a cutting-edge Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), is demonstrating its prowess on the LEO Express-2 mission, launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on January 14, 2025. This mission highlights Mira’s advanced capabilities in satellite deployment and orbital maneuvers, reaffirming Impulse’s role as a leader in in-space transportation. Mission Highlights Satellite…
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Dawn Aerospace Powers Pixxel’s Hyperspectral Constellation for Earth Monitoring
Dawn Aerospace has reached another milestone in its mission to redefine sustainable space technology by collaborating with Pixxel, a trailblazer in hyperspectral imaging. Pixxel’s three hyperspectral satellites, launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission, utilize Dawn Aerospace’s innovative green-chemistry propulsion systems. This partnership underscores how space technology can directly address global challenges by offering advanced Earth-monitoring capabilities.…
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NASA to Launch IM-2 Lunar Lander Intuitive Machines to Moon
Intuitive Machines will launch a lunar lander to deliver NASA technology demonstrations and science investigations to the Moon for the benefit of all. Media accreditation is open for the IM-2 launch, part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign to establish a long-term presence on the Moon. The Intuitive Machines Nova-C…
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Eutelsat and Nigcomsat Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Services in Nigeria
Eutelsat Group, a global leader in satellite communications, and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) are proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria. This strategic agreement positions NIGCOMSAT as Nigeria’s leading satellite service provider by leveraging the OneWeb LEO network to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity.…
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Viasat Secures NASA Contract for Near Space Network Services Program
Viasat Inc. a global leader in satellite communications, announced it was selected by NASA to support the agency’s direct-to-Earth (DTE) capabilities via the Near Space Network (NSN) Services contract, part of a five-year multi-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract program with an option to extend five years at a total cumulative value of $4.82…
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ASI and Thales Alenia Signs Contract for NASA/JPL’s SBG-TIR Mission
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), have signed a contract for the implementation of NASA‘s Surface Biology and Geology – Thermal Infrared (SBG-TIR) Earth Observation mission. The signing of the contract is the result of an agreement signed in 2023 between ASI and…
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Amazon ships Project Kuiper satellites to Florida in preparation for milestone launch
Project Kuiper satellites are packed inside containers for transport to Florida. (Amazon Photo) Amazon is providing a sneak peek at the satellites that are being shipped to Florida for the launch of its Project Kuiper broadband network — well, maybe not the satellites, but at least their containers. “Late last year, we began shipping flight-ready…
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BlackSky to Ship First Gen-3 Satellite to Rocket Lab
BlackSky Technology, a real-time, space-based intelligence company that delivers on-demand, high frequency imagery, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events in the world, ships its first Gen-3 satellite to launch provider Rocket Lab. The satellite is planned for launch in February from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1…
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ETL Systems Enables Advanced RF Distribution for Satellite Signals with GENUS Splitters and Combiners
ETL Systems has introduced a line-up of GENUS Splitters & Combiners to provide cutting-edge RF distribution for uplink and downlink satellite signals. Engineered for versatility, these L-band combiners and IF splitters are designed to meet diverse operational requirements with precision and reliability. From standalone rack units to outdoor-rated modular chassis, GENUS Splitters & Combiners offer: Exceptional…
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Mercury To Build Data Processing Subsystem for U.S. Satellite Program
Mercury Systems, a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing power to the edge, announced it was awarded a $24.5 million contract to develop a data processing and storage subsystem for a U.S. Defense Department satellite program. Under a contract with an innovative space systems prime contractor, Mercury will deliver a number of these subsystems that…