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ConnectivityNEC XON and Skywire Deploy OneWeb Satellite Solution in South Africa
NEC XON, an African information and communications technology integrator, and Skywire, a South African wireless network service provider, deployed a OneWeb satellite solution to address connectivity challenges in rural South […]
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LaunchAstranis Orders Another Dedicated Falcon 9 Mission, Set for 2025
Astranis signed a contract with SpaceX for another Falcon 9 launch to deploy five additional MicroGEO satellites later this year, Astranis announced Jan. 27. The satellites are set to provide […]
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TechnologyThales Alenia Space and Hispasat Begin Development of Spain’s Quantum Key GEO Mission
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat initiated the development, manufacturing, verification and validation phase of the first QKD-GEO prototype, the companies announced Jan. 21. The QKD-GEO mission, which stands for quantum […]
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PeopleXona Space Systems Appoints Jonathan Wakenshaw as Chief Operating Officer
Xona Space Systems appointed Jonathan “Jay” Wakenshaw as the company’s first chief operating officer, announced Jan. 23. With over 25 years of leadership experience across aerospace, aviation, and advanced manufacturing […]
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ConnectivityEutelsat and Nigcomsat Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Services in Nigeria
Eutelsat Group and Nigerian satellite operator Nigcomsat entered a multi-year agreement to deliver Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria, Eutelsat announced Jan. 23. The multi-million-dollar deal leverages the OneWeb LEO […]
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LaunchRocket Lab Signs Launch Contract with OroraTech
Rocket Lab signed a contract for a dedicated Electron launch for Orora Technologies (OroraTech), a German wildfire-detection startup, Rocket Lab announced Jan. 22. The launch is set to deploy eight […]
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TechnologyAstroscale Secures Japanese Contract for In-Space Refueling Technology Development
Astroscale Japan will develop in-space refueling technologies under a new program with the Japanese government, the “Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross Community Collaboration Program” (K Program), the company […]
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TechnologyDenmark’s Space Companies Establish New Cluster Initiative
Companies in Northern Denmark launched a new industrial cluster aimed at strengthening the region’s space and satellite communication industry, the companies announced Jan. 22. The cluster, Space Connect North, focuses […]
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Government/MilitaryViasat to Provide Ground Segment Services for NASA’s Near Space Network Contract
NASA selected Viasat for the Near Space Network (NSN) Services contract, to provide global ground segment support services to NASA missions, Viasat announced Jan. 21. Viasat plans to support NASA […]
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PeopleTrump Nominates Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Olivia Trusty as a Republican commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission, Trump announced Jan. 16. Trusty is currently the policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee […]
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PeopleGeneral John Raymond Joins Planet’s Board of Directors
Planet Labs has named retired General John “Jay” Raymond to its board of directors, the company announced Jan. 16. Gen. Raymond served as the first Chief of Space Operations of […]
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Space EconomyVoyager Space Rebrands as Voyager Technologies, Expands Defense Focus
Voyager Space rebranded as Voyager Technologies, seeking to emphasize its role in national security and space innovation, the company announced Jan. 16. The company restructured its operations into three segments: […]
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FinanceStoke Space Secures $260M in Series C Investment
Stoke Space raised $260 million in new Series C investment to accelerate development of its reusable medium-lift rocket. This funding doubles Stoke’s total funding to $480 million, the company announced […]
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Government/MilitaryUS Space Force Awards Slingshot Aerospace $2M Contract for GPS Jamming and Spoofing Detection
Slingshot Aerospace was awarded $1.9 million from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to develop Slingshot’s GPS jamming and spoofing detection for international security, the company announced […]
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LaunchSpaceX Launches 131 Payloads to LEO in its 12th Rideshare Mission
SpaceX launched 131 payloads on the Transporter-12 mission to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) on Jan. 14. This was SpaceX’s first rideshare mission of 2025. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Space […]
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TechnologyRedwire Delivers Fourth Pair of ROSA Wings for ISS Power Supply
Redwire Corporation delivered the fourth pair of Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for the International Space Station (ISS), also known as the IROSA program, the company announced Jan. 13. The […]
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PeopleTelesat Names Michel Forest as New CTO and Other Leadership Changes
Telesat has appointed Michel Forest as its new chief technology officer following the retirement of longtime CTO David Wendling. Telesat announced the change on Jan 13, along with other executive […]
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Imagery and SensingDragonfly Aerospace to Provide Imagers for LatConnect 60 SWIRSAT Satellites
Dragonfly Aerospace will supply Australian Earth observation company LatConnect 60 with three Chameleon SWIR (shortwave Infrared) imagers for their SWIRSAT satellites, Dragonfly announced Jan. 7. Supported by the Australian Space […]
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LaunchNASA Expands Rocket Lab’s VADR Contract to Include Neutron Rocket
NASA has added Neutron launch services to Rocket Lab’s existing Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) contract, Rocket Lab announced Jan. 9. Rocket Lab has been eligible for NASA […]
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Government/MilitaryMaxar Secures $14.4M Netherlands MoD Contract for Geospatial Intelligence Platform
Maxar Intelligence was awarded a $14.4M framework contract by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a four-year Maxar Geospatial Platform (MGP) Pro subscription, Maxar announced Jan. 9. This agreement […]