Momentus’ New Spacecraft Engine Continues Successful In-Space Testing
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, continues to advance through its Microwave Electrothermal Thruster (MET) in-space testing campaign, completing more than a dozen test firings ranging from 30 seconds up to five minutes – the expected range for Momentus standard missions.
Satellogic Announces Successful Expansion of its Satellite Constellation Following SpaceX’s Launch of the Transporter-7 Mission
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, today announced the successful deployment of four additional satellites following the launch of SpaceX’s Transporter-7 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Each of the NewSat Mark-IV spacecraft made contact with Satellogic’s ground station reporting in good health.
Comtech Secures Strategic Contracts for Hybrid Designed High-Speed SATCOM Solution
Comtech announced today that the company recently secured multiple orders for significant quantities of its CDM-780 high-speed software defined modems.
Kratos and ALL.SPACE to Work Together to Develop Advanced Terminal Solutions for Software-Defined Satellite Ground Systems
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company specializing in defense, national security and communications solutions, and ALL.SPACE, the world’s only provider of multi-orbit smart terminals, announced today a strategic partnership aimed at jointly developing and delivering solutions that will enable software-defined satellite ground systems to better leverage the capabilities of next-generation smart terminals.
UK Space Agency Launches £20 Million in Funding for International Space Partnerships
The UK Space Agency is launching a £20 million fund to support international partnerships that will harness the UK’s national strengths, support new space capabilities and catalyse investment.
Ariane 5, Operated by Arianespace, Successfully Launches the JUICE Space Probe for ESA
On Friday, April 14, 2023 at 09:14 am local time, an Ariane 5 launcher, operated by Arianespace, successfully lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, carrying the European Space Agency (ESA) JUICE space probe.
Boeing’s New Military Satellite Integrates Anti-Jam Payload for Enhanced Battlefield Communication
Boeing [NYSE: BA] unveiled its Protected Wideband Satellite (PWS) design featuring Boeing’s Protected Tactical SATCOM Prototype (PTS-P) payload hosted aboard the U.S. Space Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)-11 spacecraft.
NRO Exercises Radio Frequency Contract Option with Maxar
Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that Aurora Insight Inc., a company acquired by Maxar in December 2022, has received a Stage II contract extension from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for commercial radio frequency (RF) remote sensing.
L3Harris to Build Geostationary Weather Satellite Sensors for Japan
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) received a contract to provide next-generation geostationary imaging and sounding instruments for the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) that will monitor and predict severe weather events more accurately. The award continues L3Harris' legacy of producing critical space-based weather instruments for Japan.
Viasat Confirms ViaSat-3 Americas Satellite is Scheduled to Launch on April 18, 2023
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, confirmed the scheduled launch date for the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite is April 18, 2023 during an approximately one-hour long launch window opening at 7:29pm EDT.
Intelsat to Extend Life of Satellite with new Mission Extension Pod
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics, which will add life to an Intelsat satellite and provide uninterrupted services to many customers.
ispace Announces Earliest Scheduled Lunar Landing Date for HAKUTO-R Mission 1
ispace, inc., (ispace) a global lunar exploration company, announced that the earliest scheduled landing date for the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander is set for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 16:40 (UTC).
SES Secures €75 Million of Multi-Year Video Contract Extensions
SES announced today that it has signed multi-year capacity agreements totalling more than €75 million in backlog with multiple German private and public broadcasters. The majority of renewals span several years and will enable millions of satellite TV households across Germany to continue watching SD and HD content, reinforcing SES’s position as the leading global content connectivity provider.
Kepler Raises $92 Million USD Series C To Complete Internet-Ready Optical Constellation
Kepler Communications, a company building the Internet for space, today announced it has raised $92 Million USD in Series C funding led by IA Ventures. Since 2016, the company has raised more than $200 million in equity, with support from Costanoa Ventures, Canaan Partners, Tribe Capital, BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund, and other leading investors.
MediaTek and Inmarsat Join Forces on Two-way Satellite Communications Direct to Smartphones, IOT Devices and Cars
MediaTek and Inmarsat have expanded their collaboration to bring ultra-reliable, two-way satellite services to smartphones, IoT devices, automotive and other industries.
Comtech Names Industry Veteran Donald Walther as Chief Legal Officer
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced the appointment of technology and aerospace industry veteran Donald Walther as the company’s new Chief Legal Officer (CLO).