BlackSky Wins Seven-Figure Assured Extension Contract with International Customer
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) signed a seven-figure Assured extension contract with an international customer. Reliable Gen-3 performance over the customer’s priority areas of interest during early access programs for best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics is driving the transition to larger annual subscriptions, reflecting momentum against the company’s land-and-expand strategy.
Kepler Deploys First Space-Based, Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Powered by NVIDIA
Kepler Communications have announced the commissioning of distributed on-orbit computing across its Tranche 1 optical data relay constellation, the world’s first commercially operational optical data relay network. This expands the network’s capabilities beyond connectivity to deliver scalable, cloud-like processing directly in space.
Space Forge's ForgeStar-1 Mission Demonstrates UK Supply Chain Strength in World-first Plasma Achievement
Space Forge has successfully demonstrated the operation of a key spacecraft subsystem aboard its groundbreaking ForgeStar-1 mission, highlighting the strength and innovation of the UK's space supply chain.
Planet to Build World’s First GPU-Native AI Engine for Planetary Intelligence with NVIDIA
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced its initiative to revolutionize how satellite imagery is processed, enhanced, and analyzed.
Redwire Awarded Prime Contract to Build First National Security Satellite for Belgian Defence, in Close Collaboration with Aerospacelab
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national security satellite that will provide secure, resilient, and independent access to critical space-based services aimed at and in support of national defence priorities.
SSC Space Signs Agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) on Satellite Launch Capability from Esrange Space Center
SSC Space has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) to establish satellite launch capability from Esrange Space Center.
Terran Orbital Subsidiary Selected for ESA Planetary Defense Mission to Asteroid Apophis
Terran Orbital, a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense sectors, announced today that its subsidiary, Tyvak International, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency to develop Farinella, a 6U CubeSat that will support ESA’s RAMSES planetary defense mission to the near-Earth asteroid Apophis.
Ovzon Receives Order From the U.S. Department of War of 1.3 MUSD
Ovzon has received a three-month order, through SES Space & Defense, to support the U.S. Department of War (U.S. DOW). The order covers Ovzon’s SATCOM services and technical support.
BlackSky Successfully Commissions Gen-3 in Less Than One Week Opening Gen-3 General Availability for Global Customer Base
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has successfully commissioned the fourth Gen-3 satellite in less than one week following launch, opening general availability for its advanced, next-generation Gen-3 capabilities to all global customers.
WTA Certification Program Renews Tier 4 Certification of Globecast’s Sainte Assise Teleport
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that it has completed a re-certification audit of Globecast’s Sainte Assise Teleport outside Paris, France and renewed their Tier 4 Certification under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.
ALL.SPACE and Viasat Advance Assured Ka-band Connectivity for Global Defense Operations
ALL.SPACE, a leader in resilient, multi-network communications-on-the-move, today announced a strategic collaboration with Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, and the successful certification of the ALL.SPACE Hydra terminal to operate on the Viasat Global Xpress (GX) network, which provides integrated military Ka-band spectrum access to support government and defense missions worldwide.
Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches Alpha Flight 7
Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, have announced the successful launch of its Alpha Flight 7 Stairway to Seven mission.
NASA Awards Redwire $4 Million In Additional Funding to Support Trailblazing Drug Development in Microgravity
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that NASA has awarded the company an additional $4 million to support new drug development investigations on the International Space Station (ISS) using Redwire’s Pharmaceutical In-space Laboratory (PIL-BOX) technology.
Port Administration of American Samoa and ATLAS Space Operations Finalize Agreement for New Satellite Ground Station
The Port Administration of American Samoa has agreed to host advanced satellite tracking antenna systems for Michigan-based ATLAS Space Operations.
BlackSky Fourth Gen-3 Satellite Achieves On-Orbit First Light Operations Within Hours
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) delivered first light imagery from its fourth Gen-3 satellite within hours following launch.
SSC Space Advances Optical Communications – New Ground Station Ready in Santiago, Chile
SSC Space announces a new Optical Ground Station (OGS) ready for operations at its site in Santiago, Chile. This cutting-edge technology, supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), marks a significant leap forward in satellite communications, delivering higher data rates and enhanced security compared to traditional methods.