Rocket Lab to Establish Space Structures Complex in Baltimore County to Supply Advanced Composite Products Internally and to Broader Space Industry
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, announced the expansion of its space systems business with a dedicated production and development complex designed to deliver a comprehensive suite of advanced composite products for the space industry and to further vertically integrate supply for the Company’s internal needs across launch and space systems.
MDA Initiates Work on a New Digital Satellite Constellation
MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced today that it has received an Authorization to Proceed (ATP) contract from an undisclosed customer to start work on a new Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite constellation.
Intelsat Multi-Orbit Terminal Delivers Uninterrupted Service in Army Experiment
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, delivered high-speed, uninterrupted satellite communications connectivity with Intelsat’s Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal (MOTT) during a two-week field test with the U.S. Army.
Viasat and Skylo Technologies Launch First Global Direct-to-Device Network
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, and Skylo Technologies, the leading non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, today announced the launch of the world’s first global direct-to-device (D2D) network.
Hughes JUPITER 3 Satellite Begins Over the Air Testing with the Ground System
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, today announced its JUPITER™ 3 ultra-high-density satellite has successfully deployed its solar arrays and antennas, and the spacecraft has passed readiness testing by the manufacturer, Maxar Space Systems.
Gilat Completes Acquisition of DataPath, Inc.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of DataPath, Inc., a market leader in trusted communications for the US DoD Military and Government sectors.
Offshore Link Sat (OLS) Strengthens Partnership with Eutelsat Group for Maritime Connectivity off Brazilian Coast
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange; ETL) announces that Offshore Link Sat (OLS) has expanded its capacity on EUTELSAT 8 West B for GEO maritime connectivity services off the Brazilian coast.
Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency, clearing the way to begin production work on the space vehicles.
Telespazio Acquires e2E to Strengthen Integrated Space Capabilities in the UK
Telespazio UK, a subsidiary of Telespazio (a joint venture between Leonardo, 67%, and Thales, 33%), has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of e2E Group.
Marlink and Intellian Technologies Sign New Five-year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Intellian Technologies, a leading global provider of multi-constellation, satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and Marlink, the network and digital solutions company, announce the renewal of their existing strategic partnership.
Rivada Forges an Alliance with TMT Firm NOW Corp to Bring The OuterNET™ to the Philippines
NOW Corporation, a telecom, media and technology company listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a unique next generation connectivity network for the Philippines.
Telenor Group Sells Telenor Satellite to Space Norway
Telenor has entered into an agreement with Space Norway regarding the sale of its subsidiary Telenor Satellite. Space Norway is a leading player in the Norwegian space industry.
SaxaVord and HyImpulse Announce Launch Plans
SaxaVord Spaceport is planning to host a program of orbital rocket launches by HyImpulse Technologies from late 2025, it was announced today.
NEC XON and Eutelsat OneWeb Sign Distribution Agreement for LEO Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Eutelsat OneWeb, the LEO internet operator and part of Eutelsat Group and NEC XON, a leading African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integrator, have signed a multi-year master distribution agreement to bring high-quality LEO connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa.
SES-led EAGLE-1 Onboards TNO and Airbus to Deliver Ground Station for Quantum Key Distribution
The SES-led consortium of European companies, responsible for development of the quantum secure space-based EAGLE-1 system and working in close collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), is joined by TNO and Airbus Netherlands B.V., to design and build an optical ground station for the mission. The contract was signed today by the partners at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen.
Orbex Backs Innovative Peatland Restoration Research
UK-based orbital launch services company, Orbex, is supporting research work to monitor Scottish peatland restoration using satellite and ground radar data. Georgina Page, a PhD student at the University of Stirling is leading a pioneering project to improve our understanding of the role changing water levels play in peatland restoration.