More than a year and a half ago, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) built five new satellite receivers in Inuvik, in northwest Canada, as part of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). This ground station has remained untouched since 2016, as ksat still requires multiple license approvals. KSAT Chief Executive Officer (CEO) described the licensing process as “frustrating.”
Kongsberg Ground Station Caught Up in Licensing for a Year and a Half
In-Space Maneuverability Startup Portal Raises Series A as it Shifts into Production Mode
Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million in a Series A round to accelerate its progress building maneuverable spacecraft as the startup grows its team and expands manufacturing capacity. The […]
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Government/MilitaryUS Officials See Proposed European Union Space Act as Complicated Overreach
