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Bright Ascension Software Supports 6 Satellites on Latest Rideshare Mission

By Mark Holmes | January 4, 2023

Bright Ascension reports a record number of its software deployments were on the SpaceX Transporter 6 mission on Tuesday, taking the company’s current total to software on 39 spacecraft in...

Finance

L3Harris Completes Viasat Link 16 Deal

By Calvin Biesecker | January 3, 2023

L3Harris Technologies on Tuesday closed its $2 billion acquisition of Viasat’s Tactical Data Links (TDL) product line, strengthening its focus on the Defense Department’s efforts to link its systems and sensors...

Finance

L3Harris Names Samir Mehta President of Communication Systems Segment

By Rachel Jewett | January 3, 2023

L3Harris Technologies announced Tuesday that it has named Samir Mehta as new president of its Communication Systems segment. Mehta succeeds Dana Mehnert, who is retiring after 38 years with L3Harris....

Launch

SpaceX Kicks Off 2023 With Transporter 6 Rideshare Mission

By Rachel Jewett | January 3, 2023

SpaceX kicked off 2023 with a rideshare mission on Tuesday morning, launching 114 spacecraft to orbit. The mission — Transporter 6 — was the sixth in SpaceX’s series of dedicated...

Government/Military

Sidus Space Logs a Subcontract to Support the SLS Mobile Launcher 2

By Mark Holmes | January 3, 2023

Sidus Space started 2023 with the announcement of a new contract from Bechtel Corporation to manufacture cables for the NASA Mobile Launcher 2 project. Sidus announced the contract award, Jan. 3....

Partner Content

Prepare for Launch: A Guide to Prepare for In-Orbit Demonstrations

December 30, 2022

Preparing for a space launch is an intricate, high-stakes process that demands careful consideration of a wide range of factors. For new space start-ups, understanding regulatory requirements, selecting the right launch vehicle, ensuring mission readiness, and managing risks are critical to success. Read More.

Government/Military

Viasat Receives $325M US Special Operations Command Contract Extension

By Rachel Jewett | December 29, 2022

U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) awarded Viasat a $325 million contract extension for tactical satellite communications and network management. It is a sole-source, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract award...

Mobility

Intelsat and J-AIR Launch Free In-Flight Connectivity Service in Japan

By Rachel Jewett | December 29, 2022

Intelsat and J-AIR are rolling out in-flight connectivity on the Japanese airline’s Embraer E190 aircraft, the companies announced Dec. 28. J-AIR is a Japan Airlines subsidiary that offers regional flights...

Connectivity

Ovzon Logs Satcom as a Service Orders from SSC and Nigma

By Rachel Jewett | December 29, 2022

Ovzon landed end of the year deals for its satcom-as-a-service offerings with two new customers, Nigma Conseil and Swedish Space Corporation (SSC). Ovzon announced the $1 million satcom-as-a-service deal with...

Launch

Top Launches to Watch in 2023

By Rachel Jewett | December 29, 2022

A number of anticipated satellites launched to orbit in 2022, but supply chain and labor headwinds kept other key programs grounded. Here is a round-up of the top launches of...