Slingshot Aerospace and DARPA Develop New AI System Capable of Detecting Anomalous Satellites
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc., the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, today announced it has worked with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to successfully create a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, called Agatha, that identifies anomalous spacecraft within large satellite constellations.
SES Space & Defense Demonstrates First Multi-orbit, Multi-band Commercial LEO Relay
SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, today announced the successful demonstration of the first multi-orbit, multi-band commercial space relay service in support of the NASA Communications Services Project (CSP).
Orbex Signed for European Commission and ESA's New Flight Ticket Initiative
Leading orbital launch services company, Orbex has signed the framework contract for the Flight Ticket Initiative, a program organized by the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA)
Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Second Launch for NASA Climate Science Mission
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully completed the second of two Electron launches for NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) climate change-focused mission, completing a turnaround of two launches within eleven days.
Iridium Awarded Five-Year, $94 Million Contract by Space Systems Command
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced it has been awarded a new five-year contract by the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) for Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) capabilities and security sustainment services (ECS3).
Two Terran Orbital Space Vehicles Added to $6B Multi-Participant Rapid IV IDIQ Contract Vehicle
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced the expansion of its capabilities under NASA’s long-standing multi-participant Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
MDA Space Awarded Contract for Square Kilometre Array Project
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to support the development, construction and integration of game-changing radio telescope technology for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO).
NTT DOCOMO and Space Compass Partners with Airbus on HAPS, Committing to a USD$100 Million Investment in AALTO
A consortium of Japanese businesses (“the Japanese Consortium”) led by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (“NTT DOCOMO”) and Space Compass Corporation (“Space Compass”), together with Mizuho Bank Limited and the Development Bank of Japan Inc., has committed to invest USD$100m in AALTO HAPS Limited (“AALTO”), which manufactures and operates the stratospheric, solar-powered Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS).
Eutelsat Group Achieves Platinum Score in Space Sustainability Rating
Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), has announced that its first generation of more than 600 satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has achieved a platinum rating in the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR), marking a significant recognition of the company's commitment to responsible space utilization.
BlackSky Wins $7 Million Dynamic Space-Based Imagery and Analytics Services Contract Renewal with Legacy International Government Customer
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a $7 million contract renewal to provide dynamic space-based imagery and analytics monitoring services to a legacy international government customer.
HawkEye 360 Expands its State-of-the-art Advanced R&D Facility
HawkEye 360 Inc., HawkEye 360, the leading provider of space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, is excited to announce the opening of a new Vibration Testing Facility within its 19,000-square-foot advanced R&D, engineering, and manufacturing facility.
Sierra Space Selects Japanese Passive Docking System for its Commercial Space Station Design
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced its collaboration with Japan-based partners on a cutting-edge passive docking system, or PDS, that will be integrated into the company’s new commercial space station platform.
Sidus Space’s LizzieSat-1 Successfully Transmits Data from Orbit through the Power of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rapid Delivery Platform
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, is pleased to announce that its high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) delivery platform, FeatherEdge successfully transmitted data back down to Earth for the first time on May 24, 2024.
Intelsat Delivers Unprecedented Connectivity to Palau with Dual-Satellite Solution
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has successfully implemented a dual-satellite connectivity solution for Palau, delivering reliable “always-on” service for Palau’s 18,000 inhabitants who live across nine islands in the main archipelago.
Marlink Hits Milestone with 3,000 Managed Hybrid Network Solutions Integrated with LEO
Marlink, the leading smart network and digital solutions company, has hit a milestone in sales of LEO solutions, with more than 3,200 LEO terminals sold for integration into hybrid networks or deployed standalone.
Sateliot to Launch Four Satellites with SpaceX in July to Enter Commercial Phase
Sateliot will launch four satellites from its 5G-IoT constellation on SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission.