Watershed Moment for UAS: Iridium Connected Drones from American Aerospace Granted First FAA Waiver for BVLOS Commercial Operations
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced a historic development for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
Space Data Association Announces T.S Kelso Award 2024 Call for Nominations
The Space Data Association (SDA) has officially opened its call for nominations for the fourth T.S. Kelso Awards.
Telstra International and Lautan Variasi to Deliver New Satellite Solutions in Malaysia
Telstra International, the global arm of leading telecommunications and technology company Telstra and Lautan Variasi Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, are collaborating to set up satellite teleport facilities in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, offering geostationary (GEO) satellite services to help bridge the nation’s digital divide for rural and underserved communities.
AAC Clyde Space Wins SEK 27.0 M Order for 16U Satellite
AAC Clyde Space has won its first order for its 16U EPIC satellite to be delivered and commissioned by June 2026. The total order value is EUR 2.3 M (approx. SEK 27.0 M).
Sidus Space Begins Payload Activation Upon Successful Completion of Commissioning Phase of LizzieSat-1
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company announced that it has begun payload activation upon successful completion of its commissioning phase of LizzieSat-1 (LS-1).
Marlink Strengthens its Global Customer Proximity to Meet Growing Demand for Digital Solutions
Marlink, the leading smart network and digital solutions company, is expanding its global service support network in strategic maritime locations to better serve its growing customer base with its innovative portfolio of digital solutions.
Terran Orbital is Awarded Subcontract by Lockheed Martin for SDA’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced being selected by Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for their recent Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer contract.
Redwire Announces Development of New European-Built Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) Spacecraft Platform called Phantom
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, today announced Phantom, a new European Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) spacecraft platform.
SWISSto12 Supplies Northrop Grumman with Critical Radio Frequency Products for a GEOStar-3 Commercial Satellite Program
St12 RF Solutions, the US entity of leading manufacturer of advanced satellite products, payloads and Radio Frequency (RF) systems SWISSto12, announced it has developed, qualified and delivered three fully-integrated RF Antenna Feed Chains in various bands for a Northrop Grumman commercial GEOStar-3 satellite program.
Avanti Communications Launches LEO Services in South Africa
Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), the global multi-orbit satellite technology provider, today announces the launch of Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in South Africa.
Skylo Technologies Partners with SGS for Global Certification Testing
Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in satellite network connectivity, announces a new strategic partnership with SGS, one of the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification companies, as a facilitator of its satellite network certification program.
Rocket Lab Completes Archimedes Engine Build, Begins Engine Test Campaign
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced it has completed the first full assembly of its Archimedes engine, the new 3D printed, reusable, rocket engine for the Company’s Neutron medium lift launch vehicle. Rocket Lab has now begun an intensive test campaign that will feature a number of engine system activations leading up to a first Archimedes hot-fire.
ULA Signs Agreements with Bollinger Shipyards and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. to Design and Build New Ship to Carry Vulcan Rockets
ULA announced that it has signed agreements with Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. in Bristol, Rhode Island, to design, oversee and build a new ship to transport Vulcan rockets from the factory in Decatur, Alabama to the launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Viasat Selects Loft Orbital for NASA Communications Services Project Real-Time Space Relay Service Demonstration
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it selected Loft Orbital (Loft) as a partner for its Real-Time Space Relay (RTSR) service.
Redwire Selected by Rocket Lab to Provide Antennas for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer Tranche 2 Satellite Constellation
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been contracted by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leading provider of space launch services and advanced satellite technology, to provide antennas and RF hardware for the recently announced Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites.
ARKA to Join Satcoms Innovation Group
The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) today announced that ARKA Group, L.P. has joined the group as a full member.