Thales Alenia Space to Develop the Payload for the Third Satellite of the Copernicus CO2M Mission
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed an amendment to its CO2M contract, worth 88 million euros, with the space segment prime contractor OHB System.
BlackSky Wins New, More Than $100 Million Contract from Strategic International Defense Sector Customer for Gen-3 Real-Time, Space-Based Monitoring Capabilities
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a more than $100 million contract from a long-term strategic partner in the international defense sector for real-time, space-based monitoring capabilities.
Sidus Space Receives FCC Approval for Direct-to-Device Transmit and Receive Capability for LizzieSat™
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), an innovative and agile space mission enabler, today announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval of integration of a direct-to-device module for the Sidus Space LizzieSat™ constellation.
Gilat Receives $4M in Orders for Advanced Portable Satellite Terminals from Global Defense Customers
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that its wholly owned US-based subsidiary, Gilat DataPath, has been awarded $4M contracts from global Defense customers.
Celestia TTI Next Generation UHF Band GaN SSPAs Play Pivotal Role in SpainSat NG I Launch
Next generation UHF band GaN Solid State Power Amplifiers developed by Celestia TTI will transmit UHF signals from space to terrestrial users when the SpainSat NG I launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, on 29th January 2025.
Babcock International Group Joins the Space Data Association
The Space Data Association (SDA) has announced that defence company Babcock International Group, is the latest business to join its membership.
Planet Labs PBC Selected for $200M Luno B IDIQ
Planet Labs PBC was selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as one of the vendors for the $200 million Luno B commercial data indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
Eutelsat Partners with NIGCOMSAT to Launch LEO Satellite Services in Nigeria
Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), a global leader in satellite communications and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) are proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria.
BlackSky Ships First Gen-3 Satellite for Expected Launch in February
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) ships its first Gen-3 satellite to launch provider Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) today. The satellite is planned for launch in February from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
Viasat Announces Reorganization of Senior Executive Team
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, have announced a restructuring of its Senior Executive Team to better position the company for long-term growth.
Rocket Lab to Launch Global Wildfire Detection and Monitoring Mission for OroraTech
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has signed a contract for a responsive launch on Electron with Orora Technologies (OroraTech), a German company developing a satellite constellation to monitor wildfires and alert first responders to danger.
Sidus Space Appoints Adarsh Parekh as New Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Spearhead Strategic Financial Initiatives
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), an innovative and agile space mission enabler, have announced the appointment of Adarsh Parekh as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective January 27, 2025.
Redwire Announces Acquisition of Edge Autonomy; Transformational Transaction Creates a Multi-Domain, Scaled and Profitable Space and Defense Tech Company
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, have announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Edge Autonomy, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system (“UAS”) technology.
The Italian Space Agency Entrusts Thales Alenia Space Which Will Contribute to NASA's Surface Biology and Geology Earth Observation Mission
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), have signed a contract for the implementation of NASA's Surface Biology and Geology - Thermal Infrared (SBG-TIR) Earth Observation mission.
New Cluster Set to Propel Denmark’s Space Industry to New Heights
The satellite and space industry is experiencing rapid growth—not just in Northern Denmark but worldwide. To accelerate this growth and drive job creation, Space Connect North has been established.
Rocket Lab Schedules Next Electron Launch for Constellation Operator Kinéis
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading launch provider and space systems company, announced it has scheduled the next Electron launch for Kinéis, a global Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity provider.