UK Moonlight Team Expands: Viasat Selects Space Experts to Join European Space Agency Moon Mission Program
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it is working with leaders in the UK space ecosystem, SSTL and MDA Space, to develop designs and proposals for a lunar orbiting communications satellite system around the Moon.
SES Completes Acquisition of Intelsat, Creating Global Multi-Orbit Connectivity Powerhouse
SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 satellites across two orbits.
Quadsat Raises Strategic Investment from Join Capital and North Ventures to Accelerate Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Quadsat, leading provider of precise spectrum intelligence and RF geolocation solutions for satcoms and defense, today announced a €5 million extension to its Series A round, led by Join Capital and North Ventures, alongside existing investors Seraphim Space, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Helge Munk Holding and TPC Management.
Intelsat Accelerates Africa’s STEM Future Through Space-Based Education
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, today announced that 12 schools from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal and Nigeria have been selected to participate in the 2025 Intelsat/MaxIQ Space STEM Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young minds across Africa with advanced space science and engineering training.
Solestial Awarded $1.2M by SpaceWERX for Space Solar Development
Solestial, Inc. (“Solestial”), the solar energy company for space, today announced that it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1.2 million dollars to develop a novel, fast to manufacture, multiorbital solar array wing concept for small satellites.
MDA Space UK to Prime ESA and UK Space Agency Mission Establishing Regenerative, Direct-to-Device 5G Communications from Low Earth Orbit
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO).
Gilat Awarded More Than $7 Million to Provide the U.S. Army With Services in Support of Mission-Critical Communications
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that Gilat DataPath (DataPath Inc.) a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract to provide field and technical services in support of the U.S. Army through a prime contractor.
Space’s Influence on Economy and Security Grows, as New Projects Announced in Manchester
From supercharged 5G systems to a funding boost for local space clusters, new projects have been announced today (Wednesday 16 July) by the UK Space Agency, as figures show growing dependence on satellite technologies.
ATLAS Space Operations Enhances Global Ground Station Network and Support for COSMIC-2 with Addition of a New Antenna in Rwanda
ATLAS Space Operations, a leading provider of Ground Station as a Service, today announced the activation of its newest antenna in Mwulire, Rwanda, a strategic addition to its global ground network.
Sierra Space Awarded Contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and defense tech prime that is building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth®, announced today it has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to deliver key components for spacecraft docking on the International Space Station (ISS).
Astrobotic Developing XL Solar Array Tech for Lunar Power Infrastructure
NASA has awarded Astrobotic a Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract to advance development of its Extra Large Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT-XL).
Globalstar Enters Cooperative R&D with U.S. Army to Evaluate Edge Processing through Low Probability of Intercept and Detection Systems for Covert Sensing
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Army.
BlackSky Wins Multimillion-Dollar Contract with New International Defense Customer for Gen-3 and Gen-2 Assured Services
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a competitive, multimillion dollar contract with a new international customer that combines immediate Gen-3 and Gen-2 subscription-based imagery and analytics services and follow-on ground segment modernization services.
SDA Welcomes Brian Swinburne to Serve Third Term on SDA Board of Directors and Re-elects Erika Rossetto
The Space Data Association has appointed Brian Swinburne, Space Surveillance and Intelligence Manager at Airbus Defence and Space as a Standard Member Director. Erika Rossetto, Flight Dynamics Manager at Embratel Star One was also re-elected Standard Member Director for her third term.
Celestia UK Starts Building World’s First Ka-band Multi-beam Gateway
Celestia UK is announcing at the UK Space Conference 2025 that it has commenced the preproduction stage of a new generation of ground station gateway.
SES Receives All Required Regulatory Approvals to Complete Intelsat Acquisition
SES received the final regulatory approvals for the SES-Intelsat transaction, including the US Federal Communications Commission.