Tag: Satellite
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Qorvo’s Compact Front-End Module Advances X-Band Radar Performance
Qorvo, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, introduced an X-band radar front-end solution that enables defense system designers to achieve higher performance without increasing size, weight or prime power. Designed for modern phased array and multifunction sensors, the solution combines transmit power, efficiency and receive sensitivity in a single compact module, addressing…
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PlanetiQ Advances Atmospheric Intelligence Through High-Performance GNSS-RO Technology
PlanetiQ is advancing global atmospheric monitoring and weather intelligence through the Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) technology, a space-based remote sensing capability designed to deliver highly accurate atmospheric measurements for weather forecasting, climate science and space weather applications. By combining advanced radio occultation sensors with a low Earth orbit satellite constellation, the company…
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NewOrbit Raises $18.5 Million to Commercialize Very Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operations
European satellite manufacturer NewOrbit has closed an oversubscribed $18.5 million Series A funding round to accelerate the commercialization of very low Earth orbit (VLEO), a region of space that has historically been considered too challenging for long-term commercial operations. The funding round was led by Voyager Ventures and included participation from several new and existing…
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OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany to Demonstrate Direct-To-Device Satellite Communication
OQ Technology, Europe’s leading direct-to-device (D2D) satellite operator, and Telefónica Germany are joining forces to conduct the first live demonstration of two-way satellite communications by a European satellite operator directly to standard, unmodified smartphones (including iPhone, Samsung, and Google devices) using terrestrial mobile spectrum. The demonstration, planned in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, will evaluate the integration…
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Eutelsat and Voimatel to Deliver LEO Connectivity Services in Finland
Eutelsat and Voimatel, a leading Finnish provider of telecommunications and critical digital infrastructure services, announced a new partner agreement for Eutelsat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services in Finland. Voimatel will integrate Eutelsat’s LEO connectivity services into its network solutions, combining satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support critical network infrastructure. The solution will deliver resilient…
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Momentus Reports $76 Million Financial Position with Space Mission Progress
Momentus, a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in-orbit services, announced two major developments: Execution of key capital raising activities that strengthens the Company’s financial position; and Successful transition of its Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV), launched on the SpaceX Transporter-16 mission, into hosted payload mission operations for customers.…
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Beyond Gravity Advances Satellite Deployment with Separation Systems and Payload Integration
Beyond Gravity continues to play a critical role in global space transportation through the portfolio of separation systems, dispenser solutions, payload adapters and satellite integration technologies. The company supports launch vehicle operators, satellite manufacturers and constellation providers with hardware designed to securely hold spacecraft during launch and accurately deploy them into orbit. Beyond Gravity’s separation…
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Ubotica Advances Cognitive Earth Observation with AI-Driven Satellite Intelligence
Ubotica Technologies is advancing a new approach to Earth observation through the Cognitive Earth Observation (Cognitive EO) architecture, an AI-driven system designed to transform satellites from passive data collectors into intelligent sensing assets. Rather than relying on fixed observation schedules and post-processing workflows, Cognitive EO uses artificial intelligence to predict areas of interest, autonomously task…
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ESA and Vast Space Signs Agreement for Czech Private Astronaut Mission to ISS
Vast, the company developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure, is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the Czech Republic, to send an astronaut to the International Space Station. This agreement builds on the memorandum of understanding that Vast, and the Czech Republic signed in 2024. Subject to Multilateral Crew Operations…
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SATCOM’s Forgotten Element in its Journey to the Cloud
Cloud is billed as the future of satcom. While there’s little doubt it has the potential to support operators and integrators to increase efficiency, flexibility, and enable cost-effective scaling, there’s one crucial piece of the puzzle that’s not getting the attention it deserves: the hardware layer. It’s all very well saying we need to adopt…