Technology

New startup Portal Space Systems, led by SpaceX’s former vice president of propulsion Jeff Thornburg, emerged from stealth mode last week with plans to build capabilities for in-space maneuverability.  The...

Skylo Technologies has certified the Sony Semiconductor Israel ALT1250 chipset as part of the Skylo Certification Program, which means all devices with the chipset will support cellular and satellite connectivity....

The satellite industry is always looking for new markets — how to increase the addressable market, and bring satellite services to news industries and customers. The 2023 Satellite Technology of the...

Hughes Network Systems has opened a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland. The Hughes Manufacturing Facility (EXM) will serve as a testing ground for private...

Reticulate Micro has a new line of multi-orbit flat panel antennas called Valor, the company announced Thursday. Valor is a flexible line of electronically steerable antennas (ESAs) built for users...

mu Space is teaming up with RBC Signals International (RBC Signals) as it looks enhance ground station facilities in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The two companies believe this...

Comtech leadership says the company’s transformation and focus on opportunities like virtualization and the convergence of satellite and terrestrial technologies does not change as the company looks for a new...

Xprize selected a number of satellite companies to advance in a wildfire detection challenge aimed at funding innovative solutions to combat wildfires. Xprize announced 20 participants on Wednesday in the...

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...