Technology

Kepler Communications is partnering with TESAT-Spacecom and Airbus Defence and Space to develop a high bandwidth optical communications network in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). The partnership, announced April 10, plans to […]

MDA Space unveiled its new space robotics product line, MDA Skymaker, at the Space Symposium conference in Colorado Springs on April 8. MDA Skymaker, derived from Canadarm technology, aims to […]

Mynaric hit a product maturity milestone by starting volume production for the CONDOR Mk3, its flagship optical communications terminal, Mynaric announced on April 3. The laser communication company began production […]

Satcube has released a new version of its online rental service, Satcube Instant, designed in particular for broadcasters and for non-governmental organizations. The service was initially launched in the spring […]

The Hughes Network Systems HL1120W flat panel antenna is now commercially available with service on the Eutelsat OneWeb network, the company announced Tuesday. The terminal will support a variety of […]

Gilat Satellite Networks has revealed details of a number of new contract wins in the US and beyond. It’s U.S. subsidiary DataPath has won a $12 million contract from the […]

Gilat Satellite Networks has revealed details of another contract win in the U.S. government arena. One of its U.S.-based subsidiaries, DataPath won a new order from the U.S. Department of […]

Mira Aerospace is collaborating with India-based aerospace and defense company VEDA Aeronautics to deliver high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) solutions to the Indian market. Mira Aerospace is a joint venture […]

ST Engineering iDirect announced its next-generation ground system Intuition, aiming to improve speed, scale, cost and flexibility of service. Intuition, announced Monday, is an advanced satellite networking ground system. It […]

There is a new industry standard consortium in the satellite industry, geared at advancing waveform virtualization for satellite gateway and terminals. The new consortium, Waveform Architecture for Virtualized Ecosystems (WAVE), […]

European satellite operator Hispasat is collaborating with Infinite Orbits on a life extension mission using Endurance, the Infinite Orbits Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite life extension service solution.  Infinite Orbits will […]

ThinKom is introducing a new line of ThinAir GT aero antennas for special missions. This new line of airborne solutions is engineered to operate in electromagnetic interference. ThinKom announced March […]

ST Engineering iDirect is expanding a strategic partnership with AITELECOM/APCO to improve connectivity services throughout Latin America. AITELECOM/APCO is a satellite and terrestrial communications provider mainly targeting customers in Mexico, […]

Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with prime contractor Ball Aerospace to supply communications equipment for NASA’s NEO Surveyor mission, a telescope designed to hunt asteroids and comets. Thales Alenia […]

Ovzon has landed a new deal for its T7 mobile satellite terminal. The company recieved a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), which will represent the first delivery […]

Aalyria recently conducted a demonstration of its Spacetime network orchestration software platform, integrating assets from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial satellite operators and companies. Its software orchestrated […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is starting a new Space Accelerator, a mentorship opportunity designed to foster India-based startups focused on space technology. AWS announced the program on Wednesday and said […]

Reticulate Micro has formed a new business segment called Reticulate Space focused on multi-orbit satellite communications management technologies.  Reticulate Micro is a commercial and defense technology company that is building […]

Dutch research firm TNO and AAC ClydeSpace have successfully transferred data from a laser satellite communications terminal in space down to Earth in a recent demonstration. The laser communication system […]

Orbit Fab and ClearSpace announced a new partnership on Wednesday to create an in-space refueling service. Under an MoU, Orbit Fab and ClearSpace have agreed to leverage their complementary capabilities […]

Orbit Communication Systems recently received $36.7 million in orders for its satellite communication technology for defense use cases. The company, based in Israel, recently finalized an agreement with the Israeli […]

Mynaric will participate in Phase 2 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Space-BACN program, the company announced Tuesday. Mynaric previously participated in Phase 0 and Phase 1 of […]

Diversified Technologies (DTI) is developing a new spacecraft engine powered by in-situ propellants that it claims will provide enhanced in-space maneuverability and greater payload capacity. The Atmosphere-Refueling Magnetic Induction Plasma […]

Orion Space Solutions recently completed a critical design review (CDR) on the Tetra-5 program for the U.S. Space Force, which will demonstrate autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations and docking (RPOD) for […]

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Mbryonics a contract to deliver an optical terminal for the second phase of the Space-BACN program.  Space-BACN is a U.S. Department […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a new ground station in Alaska for its AWS Ground Station managed service. This is the 12th ground station in the global network, which allows […]

Axiom Space is partnering with Kepler Communications US and Skyloom Global to integrate and demonstrate optical inter-satellite links (OISLs) on the first module of the company’s commercial space station. The […]

The U.K. space industry has been boosted by a new contract award by Thales Alenia Space. The company has selected the UK’s National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF), at RAL Space […]

Amazon’s prototype Kuiper satellites are equipped with optical inter-satellite links, Amazon revealed Dec. 14, along with the news the links have been successfully tested in space.  Amazon shared that its […]

Thuraya is releasing a new generation version of its XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone. It is a dual-mode, dual-SIM satellite-cellular phone that allows users to move in and out of terrestrial […]