Hughes JUPITER 3 Satellite Successfully Launches, Heralds the Start of a New Era of Connectivity
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, announced its JUPITER™ 3 ultra high-density satellite has successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from historic Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A in Florida.
Momentus Deploys All Payloads from Vigoride-6 Mission
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, has deployed all customer payloads from its Vigoride-6 Orbital Service Vehicle launched in April 2023 aboard the SpaceX Transporter-7 mission.
Astroscale Holdings Strengthens Global Board of Directors with Three Experienced Leaders
Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term sustainability across all orbits, has announced the appointment of three distinguished professionals to the Astroscale Board of Directors.
Rivada Appoints VP Sales for Asia Pacific
Rivada Space Networks GmbH has appointed satellite industry veteran Donald Chew to lead commercial activities for the company in the Asia Pacific region. Donald will be based in Singapore.
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.