Technology
March 22, 2023
A trio of Dutch organizations are working together to target the laser communications market in the satellite industry. Technology developers Demcon and VDL Group formed a joint venture this month called FSO Instruments to produce laser satellite communication technology. This builds on technology developed by the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, known as TNO. …
March 16, 2023
Kayhan Space released details on new capabilities in the latest release of its Pathfinder space traffic management platform, on Tuesday, March 14, to help operators coordinate safe space operations and avoid collisions. Pathfinder is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform providing end-to-end operational services for conjunction risk assessment, maneuver planning, and operator coordination and maneuver verification in…
March 16, 2023
Cobham Satcom and SES signed a contract for a range of O3b mPOWER-enabled communications on the pause (COTP) terminals, the companies announced Tuesday, March 14. The contract consists of Cobham Satcom's multi-orbit capable Tactical Tracker terminal series and Explorer 8120 vehicle mount tracking antenna. The Tactical Tracker terminal serves the government and defense segment, while…
March 14, 2023
Intellian Technologies released details on their latest electronically scanned array (ESA) technology on Monday, March 13, at SATELLITE 2023. The full-duplex ESA user terminal will operate on the OneWeb satellite network, with production slated to commence in the third quarter 2023. The full-duplex user terminal, called OW11FL, features a low-profile weatherized antenna to deliver to…