Sierra Space unveils Axelerator™ to address the future of defense technology
Sierra Space has launched Sierra Space Axelerator™, an innovation-at-speed incubator designed to fast-track the development of revolutionary defense technologies and mission solutions. Axelerator is set to redefine industry standards by delivering cutting-edge products with unprecedented efficiency. Introducing Sierra Space Ghost: ...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is developing spy satellites in Pentagon’s mega military push
The Jan. 6 event was the US Space Force's first launch. SpaceX photo via Twitter. The spy satellites are being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract that was signed between Musk's firm and the NRO ...
FINAL UPDATE: SpaceX’s Starship 3 successfully soars
And it's a Go! FINAL UPDATE: SpaceX launched its huge Starship rocket for the third time on Thursday from the company's launch site in South Texas at 9:25 a.m. ET. on a key test flight to demonstrate new technologies and ...
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Exotrail officially a space services provider with successful in-orbit delivery of a commercial satellite
SPACEVAN™, A UNIQUE ORBITAL TRANSFER VEHICLE (OTV) After the critical first step of becoming a satellite operator at the end of 2023, Exotrail is continuing to gain space heritage with a first “last-mile” in space delivery on February 28th 2024 ...
SpaceX another successful Starlink sendoff from California
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink internet satellites from SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at 7:20-11:51 p.m. PT (10:20 p.m. - 2:51 a.m. ET, 0220-0651 UTC). The Falcon 9’s first stage booster successfully ...
ST Engineering iDirect reveals next-gen ground system — Intuition
Global satellite communications leader gives market a first look at its next-generation platform as it lays out its vision for the future of the satellite industry ST Engineering iDirect, a global provider of satellite communications, has unveiled its next-generation ground ...
INTEGRASYS intros EO Master the AI, ML Object Characterizer
The INTEGRASYS EO Master Interface. The INTEGRASYS EO Master allows for characterizing objects in real time for reducing the time and decision making required for GEOINT applications by comparing images with 3D models, including — but not limited to — ...
Kymeta appoints new President and CEO and a leadership transition to achieve new innovation and growth
The flat panel satellite antenna company Kymeta announces leadership and board changes as the company continues to build on its innovative technology and first-to-market products. This has been an orderly collaborative process to support existing leaderships retirement. Rick Bergman to ...
FCC proposes framework to ease satellite-to-smartphone supplemental coverage from space
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a new regulatory framework to facilitate innovative collaborations between satellite operators and wireless companies. These partnerships leverage the growth in space-based services to connect smartphone users in remote, unserved, and underserved areas. Numerous such ...
Orbit’s multi-purpose SATCOM terminals for armored vehicles intro’d
Orbit Communications Systems has unveiled the company's Line-of-Sight (LOS) Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) for MILSATCOM for armored land platforms of all sizes. Orbit’s line of Multi-Purpose Terminals, including the MPT-30 and MPT-46, redefine mobile communication with unparalleled reliability and speed. Designed ...
SpaceX stages Monday Starlink Group 7-16 launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 23 Starlink internet satellites from SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at 7:20-11:51 p.m. PT (10:20 p.m. - 2:51 a.m. ET, 0220-0651 UTC). Space Launch Complex 4E has witnessed ...
Umbra unveils bistatic SAR data from the firm’s tandem pair of smallsats
Umbra has announced the forthcoming release of imagery from the firm's tandem pair of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) smallsats. Umbra is set to provide customers with bistatic SAR data later in 2024. The monumental launch of Umbra's first tandem pair ...
BAE Systems awarded U.S. Navy C5ISR contract
This contract includes support for a variety of MDC5ISR products including small craft, transportable systems, en-route communication systems, and intra-platform systems. The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth approximately $86 million to continue supporting its Mobile Deployable ...