Mantis Space Partners with Atomic-6 to Power and Cool Next-Generation Orbital Energy Platform
Mantis Space, the venture-backed startup building the future of space energy infrastructure, have announced a preferred vendor partnership with Atomic-6, the Georgia-based manufacturer of the Light Wing™ solar array and the Hot Wing™ radiator redeployable power and thermal management systems.
Fully Booked Momentus Mission Advances Through Preliminary Design Review, Driving Toward 2027 Launch Under NASA Contracts
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in‑orbit services, today announced they completed the Preliminary Design Review for the Vigoride 8 mission, a fully booked flight carrying the Spaceworks COSMIC payload and the NASA‑commissioned Juno Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) payload.
Gilat Awarded over $7 Million for its New EnduroStream Solution to Support the U.S. Department of War
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that Gilat Defense received an order for over $7 million through a prime contractor to support the U.S. Department of War for its Gilat Wavestream’s EnduroStream solid‑state power amplifier (SSPA) solution.
Skynopy and CNES Strengthen Strategic Partnership: From Early Support to Shareholding, CNES Backs Skynopy’s Global Antenna Deployment
Skynopy, a leading provider of ground station services and satellite connectivity solutions, and the French Space Agency (CNES), have signed a partnership agreement aimed at optimizing frequency allocation for the ground stations operated by Skynopy in France.
Bright Ascension Appoints John Baughn as CEO as Part of Leadership Transition
Bright Ascension, a leading provider of advanced space software solutions, have announced that John Baughn has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following a period in an interim CEO capacity during a leadership transition.
United Launch Alliance Expands Global Connectivity with Successful Amazon Launch
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 6 mission for Amazon lifted off on April 27 at 8:53:30 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Gatehouse Satcom and Rohde & Schwarz Formalize Collaboration to Strengthen 5G GEO- and LEO-NTN Validation and Testing
Gatehouse Satcom, the fast-growing satellite communications software company specializing in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks, today announced a formalized collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz, one of the world's leading providers of electronic test and measurement solutions.
Rocket Lab Unveils New High-Performance Star Tracker Optimized for Accuracy in Increased Radiation Environments
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, have announced its next-generation High-Performance Star Tracker (ST-HP), designed to improve key performance metrics for longer duration spacecraft missions in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire Sign Multi-year Agreement to Expand Satellite Connectivity Using EUTELSAT KONNECT Services
Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and MTN Côte d’Ivoire have announced a new multi-year agreement to deliver satellite connectivity services across Côte d’Ivoire using EUTELSAT KONNECT’s high-throughput capacity.
FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Commercial Authority to Deliver Direct-to-Device Cellular Broadband from Space Advancing Nationwide, Resilient Cellular Broadband Connectivity in the United States
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS) have announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted its application to modify its authorization to launch and operate its SpaceMobile non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite system in low Earth orbit (LEO).
UNIVITY Raises €27 Million to Build a Leading High-Speed Space-Based Internet Infrastructure for Telecom Operators
UNIVITY, the global operator of space-based connectivity services, announces the closing of a €27 million funding round with Blast, Expansion, and the Deeptech 2030 fund managed on behalf of the French State by Bpifrance as part of France 2030, alongside two family offices.
Rocket Lab Completes Second Dedicated Launch for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its second dedicated mission for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), further strengthening the partnership between Rocket Lab and Japan’s national space agency.
Jetstar Selects Viasat to Power In Flight Connectivity Across its Long-range International Routes
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, have announced that Jetstar Airways, Australia’s leading low cost airline, has selected Viasat AMARA, Viasat’s next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
BlackSky Wins Competitive $25 Million, Multi-Year Assured Contract with Major International Defense Customer
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a competitive $25 million, multi-year Assured contract with a major international defense customer.
Airbus and JDE Peet’s Team Up for Worldwide Coffee Plantation Mapping Powered by Satellite Imagery
Airbus Defence and Space has been selected as technical partner in the Coffee Canopy Partnership. This groundbreaking initiative led by JDE Peet’s aims to create the world’s first comprehensive, open map of coffee plantations to support deforestation-free and resilient coffee supply chains.
SSC Space and Kuva Space Sign LOI to Strengthen Nordic Space Capabilities
SSC Space, a leading global provider of advanced space services in ground segment, mission operations, science and launch, and Kuva Space, a Finnish space technology company building hyperspectral Earth observation satellites and AI-driven intelligence solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a strategic collaboration focused on commercial, institutional, and security-related space opportunities.