Sidus Space to Host SOLAR MEMS Star Tracker on June SpaceX Mission
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company today announced it will host a star tracker developed by SOLAR MEMS (the “Star Tracker”) on its fourth planned LizzieSat mission, currently scheduled to launch with SpaceX in June of next year.
Lockheed Martin Selected To Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has won a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and demonstrate a nuclear-powered spacecraft under a project called Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO).
Skykraft Delivers World First Space-based VHF Communication for Air Traffic Management
A world first trial of space-based VHF voice communications has been successfully completed by Skykraft as part of their development of satellites to provide space-based aviation communications and surveillance services.
AAC Clyde Space Advances xSPANCION into its Final Phase 3B
AAC Clyde Space and its partners, have agreed to move into the phase 3B of the xSPANCION project, in which the project will be completed with the manufacturing of 10 novel spacecraft of which four will be launched within the project's framework.
NASA Selects Intuitive Machines Team to Develop Survive the Lunar Night Technology
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) or the (“Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, announced NASA’s Space Technology and Mission Directorate (STMD) has awarded a $15 million Tipping Point initiative award to the Zeno Power-led team, including Intuitive Machines.
Lynk Demonstrates First-Ever Two-Way Standard Phone Voice Calls by Satellite
Lynk Global, Inc., the world’s leading sat2phone telecoms provider, released the first-ever video of a series of two-way voice calls between standard-mobile-phones connected via satellite.
Successful Entry into Service of the Multi-Mission EUTELSAT 10B Satellite
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the successful entry into service of the multi-mission high-capacity EUTELSAT 10B satellite at the 10°East orbital position.
Impulse Space Secures $45M in Series A Funding Round
Impulse Space, Inc. –a leader in the development of in-space transportation services for the inner solar system – announced it has secured $45 million in its Series A funding round.
Maxar Completes Critical Design Review for First Maxar 300™ Platform Developed for the Space Development Agency
Maxar Technologies, provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, completed the first Critical Design Review (CDR) of the Maxar 300™ series bus for L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) in support of the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1TRK) program.
Spire Global Awarded €16 Million ESA Contract to Design and Demonstrate Satellite-Based Aviation Surveillance System
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, a €16 million phased contract for the EURIALO project, which will develop the preliminary design and demonstrator for a global space-based independent aircraft surveillance system.
OneWeb and Network Innovations Team up to Provide Champions League Coverage via Internet from Space
A world-first delivery of live UEFA Champions League football coverage took place this month in the Faroe Islands - thanks to a unique broadcast via internet from space.
Iridium Launches Iridium Certus for Aviation Service, Revolutionizing Aircraft Connectivity
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the introduction of its Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service, providing a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities.
Rocket Lab Announces Launch Window for Next Mission in Multi-Launch Contract for Capella Space
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, announced it has scheduled its next Electron launch during a window that opens 28 July 2023 NZST/UTC.
ESA Chooses Thales Alenia Space for SOLARIS Feasibility Study
Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a feasibility study for the SOLARIS initiative, which will determine the viability of a project to provide clean energy from spaceborne solar power plants to meet requirements down on Earth.
Airbus Extends Partnership with Astrocast to Further Enhance Satellite IoT Technology
Astrocast, a leading satellite IoT operator, announces the extension of its partnership with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus), a global leader in the aerospace industry.
BT and OneWeb Deliver High-Speed Satellite Connectivity to Lundy Island
BT and OneWeb, in partnership with the UK government, are now delivering high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to Lundy Island, North Devon, providing it with reliable connectivity for the first time.