NASA, Rocket Lab Complete Launch of TROPICS CubeSat Constellation
The final pair of NASA’s TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats) are in orbit after successfully launching at 11:46 p.m. EDT, May 25, (3:46 p.m. NZST Friday, May 26th), completing the constellation.
Rajeev Suri to Stand Down as Inmarsat CEO on Completion of Sale to Viasat; Nominated by Current Inmarsat Shareholders to Serve as Board Director of Viasat
Inmarsat, a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, announced today that Rajeev Suri will stand down as chief executive on completion of the company's sale to Viasat, the US satellite communications group.
Momentus to Deliver Lunasonde Technology Demonstration Payload to Orbit
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, has signed a contract with Lunasonde to deliver the Picacho CubeSat to orbit.
Avanti Completes Second Phase of HYLAS 4 Satellite Gateway Project with Arrival of New Antenna in Dakar
Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has completed the second phase of its project to build a new HYLAS 4 satellite gateway station, in Dakar, Senegal.
Viasat Acquisition of Inmarsat Proceeds to Close
Viasat Inc., (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced that the European Commission (EC) unconditionally approved Viasat’s acquisition of Inmarsat.
Space-based Internet Programme Puts Iceland on Front Foot for ‘High North’ Satcomms Connectivity
The Icelandic government has initiated a programme to assess the suitability of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) space-based connectivity across the Arctic nation in partnership with satellite communications company, OneWeb.
Australia & New Zealand Signs $187.4m AUD Contract with Inmarsat for New SouthPAN Satellite Service
Every major industry across Australia and New Zealand, from transport and construction to resources and agriculture, will gain positioning and navigation benefits from the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network’s (SouthPAN) new satellite service.
Astroscale Joins Global Space Leaders in Pioneering Initiative for Responsible Space Sector
Astroscale Ltd. (“Astroscale UK”), the UK & Europe subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has joined forces with European space organisations by signing the Statement for a Responsible Space Sector, in a significant move towards the future of sustainable space.
Planet Partners with the UAE Space Agency to Build Satellite Data-driven Loss and Damage Atlas for Climate Resilience
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency, to build a regional satellite data-driven loss and damage atlas for climate change resilience.
QuadSAT Completes Large Antenna Testing Mission with Telespazio
QuadSAT has completed an antenna validation mission with space services operator, Telespazio. Using the QuadSAT drone-based system, it tested a large 17-metre antenna situated at Fucino Space Center, in Italy.
SkyFi Closes $7 Million Seed Round, Bringing Total Funding to Over $17 Million
SkyFi, the innovative startup revolutionizing the accessibility and affordability of Earth observation data and analytics, announced today the successful closure of its Seed funding round with $7 million in new investment.
BlackSky and Spire Team Up to Create Real-Time, Commercially Available AI-Driven Maritime Custody Service
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) have teamed up to create a real-time, commercially available Maritime Custody Service (MCS) that can automatically detect, identify and track more than 270 thousand vessels worldwide in open water, along rivers and canals, and while docked at port.
Former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo Joins Rivada Networks Board of Directors
Rivada Networks, the inventor of Open Access Wireless Networking, announced today that former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has joined its Board of Directors.
Fleet Space Raises A$50M Series C to Globalise Revolutionary Critical Minerals Exploration Tech
Fleet Space Technologies is delighted to announce the successful completion of its heavily oversubscribed Series C fundraising round, raising a total of A$50 million. This substantial amount has more than doubled the company's valuation, now surpassing A$350 million.
Sierra Space Trains NASA’s Jasmin Moghbeli and JAXA’s Satoshi Furukawa for Dream Chaser® Spaceplane Mission to International Space Station
Sierra Space, a leading, pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today it has achieved another significant milestone in the journey to the first flight of Dream Chaser®.
Azercosmos and Intelsat’s Collaboration Opens the Way to Unreachable Places in the African Region
Azercosmos and the global satellite operator Intelsat have signed a commercial agreement on the joint implementation of long-term projects in the West African region.