MDA Completes Acquisition of SatixFy Digital Payload Division
MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd. (SSS), the digital payload division of SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE AMERICAN: SATX).
Sidus Space Successfully Completes Critical Milestone of Environmental Testing of AI-Enhanced LizzieSat Satellite Ahead of Launch
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, today announced it has successfully completed environmental testing of its AI-enhanced LizzieSat satellite, marking a critical milestone in preparation for the upcoming launch expected in the first quarter of 2024.
INTEGRASYS and Gilat Strategic Alliance to Advance Smart Solutions Compatibility
INTEGRASYS, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, is pleased to announce the successful technical integration and compatibility of its Satmotion Pocket product with Gilat modems and SkyEdge II-c VSAT platform, marking a significant milestone in a strategic partnership.
AAC Clyde Space Delivers Space Data as a Service Satellite EPICHyper-3 for Launch
AAC Clyde Space has delivered the 6U satellite EPICHyper-3 to the Vandenberg Space Force base in California for a planned launch in November 2023. The satellite will deliver hyperspectral Earth observation data to Canadian company Wyvern Inc., under a Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) contract.
Northrop Grumman Selected to Deliver Nearly 40 More Data Transport Satellites for Space Development Agency’s Next Generation Low-Earth Orbit Constellation of Connectivity
The Space Development Agency (SDA) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) an agreement with a total potential value of approximately $732 million to design and build 38 data transport satellites.
Intuitive Machines Sets January 2024 for Historic U.S. Lunar Mission
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) (“Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, has announced that in coordination with SpaceX, liftoff of the IM-1 lunar mission is now targeted for a multi-day launch window which opens January 12, 2024.
Space Solar and Thales Alenia Space in the UK Working Together to Deliver Space-Based Solar Power
Leading space-energy company, Space Solar has today announced an innovation partnership with Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), to continue their collaboration on the first commercial space-based solar power (SBSP) system.
Kanal D Selects Hellas Sat for Satellite Distribution in Romania
Kanal D has signed a long-term agreement with Hellas Sat, one of the most powerful satellite systems in the region, for the satellite distribution of KANAL D TV in Romania.
Avanti Communications and GISS Launch First Accredited Ka-band Satcom Terminal
Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has become the first Ka-band network to have been accredited on the Global Infrastructure & Security Solutions (“GISS”) ManPack Cobalt terminal.
Quadsat has Joined UAS Norway
Quadsat, a Danish company specializing in test and verification of radio frequency equipment, has joined UAS Norway, Norway’s national organization for facilitating and advancing civilian and commercial usage of unmanned aircraft systems, encompassing drones and the entire industry ecosystem.
Airbus Awarded MOD Contract to Provide Design Authority Support for UK’s Critical Military Satellite Communications System
Airbus has been awarded the Skynet Design Support Contract (SDSC) to provide design authority services support for the UK’s SKYNET military satellite communications systems.
Terran Orbital Awarded $7.7 Million Lockheed Martin Contract
Lockheed Martin has awarded Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to host additional payloads.
UK Space Agency Supports RFA UK Through BOOST!
Launch service provider RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) has received £3.5 million to support its plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. The announcement comes as UK Science Minister, George Freeman, visits SaxaVord Spaceport to see progress at the site and meet key members of RFA UK.
Rocket Lab Receives Federal Aviation Administration Authorization to Resume Launches
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume Electron launches from Launch Complex 1.
Successful Entry into Service of the EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS Satellite, Driving Connectivity Growth
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris / London Stock exchange: ETL) announces today the successful entry into service of its state-of-the-art EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS Very High Throughput Satellite, at the 2.7°E orbital position.
ELA Welcomes Announcement of TSA Signing Providing Green Light for U.S. Space Launches from Arnhem Space Centre
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), owner and operator of Australia’s leading spaceport, the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC), has welcomed the joint announcement today by the President of the United States, Joe Biden and Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, indicating the imminent signing of the Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), to occur Thursday 26 October 2023, U.S. time.