PredaSAR is cleared to begin fabrication, testing, and launch of its Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) spacecraft after completing its Critical Design Review (CDR). Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems is building the satellites for the planned constellation of 48 satellites. Both PredaSAR and Tyvak are Terran Orbital corporations.  PredaSAR said its spacecraft have a proprietary radar payload to…

Near Space Labs, which captures Earth Observation (EO) imagery from stratospheric balloons has reached a deal to supply imagery to property analytics data firm Arturo.  Arturo delivers physical property characteristic data and predictive analysis for residential and commercial properties for insurance use. The company said in an Aug. 19 announcement that the Near Space Labs…

c Monday. SpaceX launched the two satellites with Starlink satellites on Aug. 7, and three images were over Port Elizabeth in South Africa on Aug. 10.  Vice President of Space Operation Nick Merski said in an email to Via Satellite that BlackSky was able to hit this timeline by taking a holistic approach to product…

The GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA) revealed on Monday that BAE Systems is the newest member of the organization. BAE Systems will work with GPSIA to support its goal of enhancing GPS innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship — and is the third aerospace and defense corporation to join in eight months. The company joins other members including…