E-letter: Briefs

Inmarsat has approved the Paradigm HORNET 100GX terminal for use over the Global Xpress (GX) network for commercial and military Ka-band. The approval was announced Aug. 26. The HORNET 100GX flyaway...

In the last three months, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), previously known as Space and Missile Systems Center, has declared three Lockheed Martin GPS III satellites “available for launch...

Mynaric has unveiled the next generation of its optical link terminal, with a commitment from an undisclosed customer. On Wednesday, Mynaric announced the CONDOR Mk3, which it says was designed...

Astroscale successfully demonstrated its ability to capture spacecraft during a key demonstration of its End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) satellite on Wednesday. The long-awaited magnetic capture test represents a significant...

The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) is now serving the Brazilian TV market for the first time. Russia’s state-owned satellite operator announced Aug. 25 that it had signed a contract...

Intelsat has put forward an amended plan to pull the satellite operator out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with binding support from holders of nearly 75% of the company’s debt.  If...

Telesat has reached an agreement with satellite service provider NSSLGlobal to collaborate on the commercial and technical aspects of Telesat’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation Lightspeed.  Under the agreement, NSSLGlobal will...

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on Aug. 24 that he has a “short list” of potential nominees for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and President Biden to consider as...

Thales Alenia Space has won an new contract related to Europe’s EGNOS satellite navigation system. The company announced Aug. 25 that it had signed its first contract with the EU...

SiriusXM has ordered another Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite from Maxar Technologies, after the SXM-9 satellite order announced earlier this month. SXM-10, a high-powered digital audio radio satellite, will be built...