Gilat Awarded Over $60 Million for Stellar Blu ESA Sidewinder Terminals
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that its Commercial Division has been awarded more than $60 million in orders from a leading satellite operator for its Stellar Blu ESA Sidewinder in-flight connectivity terminals.
UK Space Sector Bolstered with Government Reforms to Boost Growth and Cut Red Tape
People and businesses across the UK will benefit from new changes that will see the UK Space Agency become part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) – cutting duplication, reducing bureaucracy, and putting public accountability at the heart of decision-making.
BlackSky Signs Seven-Figure Space Domain Awareness Expansion Contract with HEO for Fully Automated Non-Earth Imaging Missions
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) signed a seven-figure Gen-2 space domain awareness expansion contract with HEO to provide fully-automated low-latency non-Earth imaging (NEI) services for defense, intelligence and commercial use.
ALL.SPACE and Telesat Government Solutions Begin Terminal Collaboration for Telesat Lightspeed
Telesat Government Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), and ALL.SPACE, the leader in multi-orbit, multi-link SATCOM solutions, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate ALL.SPACE user terminals with the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network.
Global Invacom Unveils Fully Modular Auto-deploy XY Antenna for Multi-orbit Mission Critical Applications
Global Skyware, part of the Global Invacom Group, has unveiled its XY antenna. Ideally suited for rapid response, mission critical applications, the XY offers users the highest degree of modularity, flexibility and simple assembly for on-the -move and on-the-pause connectivity.
XTAR Appoints Pat Rayermann as New CEO – Leading Next Gen Satellite Services
XTAR, LLC, a U.S. affiliate of Hisdesat S.A. of Madrid announced that Patrick H. Rayermann has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Rocket Lab Sets Launch Window for 70th Electron Mission
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it is scheduled to launch its next dedicated mission on Electron this weekend.
Kepler Announces Tech Industry Veteran Carl Jenkins as SVP of Engineering
Kepler Communications, a company building Internet connectivity for space, today announced the appointment of Carl Jenkins as its new senior vice president of Engineering.
Vulcan Rocket Ushers in New Era of National Security Space Launch
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket carrying the USSF-106 mission for the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) lifted off on Aug. 12 at 8:56 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Starlink Launch to Boost Regional Digitalisation in Kazakhstan
On 13 August 2025, Starlink officially confirmed the launch of its services in Kazakhstan. In addition to delivering high-speed internet for private users, this next-generation satellite network is set to unlock fresh opportunities for the country’s regional development.
Momentus Secures NASA Contract to Study the Launch of Robotic Technologies for Future Space Exploration
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company offering satellites, satellite components, and in-space transportation and services, announced today that it was awarded a contract by NASA to perform a study to fly critical foundational robotics technologies into space.
Arianespace Successfully Launches MetOp-SG A1 Satellite With Ariane 6
On August 12, 2025 at 9:37 p.m. local time in Kourou, French Guiana (00:37 a.m. UTC, 2:37 a.m. CEST, on August 13), Ariane 6 lifted off from Europe's Spaceport carrying EUMETSAT's Metop-SGA1 satellite.
Globalstar Expands Ground Station in Singapore
Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announces that construction has commenced to expand the size of the ground station in Singapore to support its third-generation C-3 mobile satellite system (MSS).
BlackSky Secures Two-Year Gen-3 Early Access Agreement with New International Gen-2 On-Demand Customer Six Months from Initial Contract
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) secured a two-year Gen-3 early access agreement with a new international customer that initiated a Gen-2 On-Demand contract in January.
Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition of Geost, Expanding Its National Security Capabilities with Launch, Spacecraft, and Now Payloads
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the parent holding company of Geost, LLC (“Geost”), a leading developer of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems for national security space missions, from Lightridge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners.
Gilat Receives a Multimillion Contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense for Advanced Strategic Defense SATCOM Project
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced today that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected before the end of 2025.