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Impulse Space to Support Tactically Responsive Space Missions Under Space Systems Command Contract

Impulse Space has secured a $34.5 million Phase III contract under the Space Systems Command’s Small Business Innovation Research program to support two Tactically Responsive Space missions scheduled for 2026. For the Victus Surgo mission, the California-based company said Thursday it will deploy its Mira spacecraft to operate in geosynchronous transfer orbit. The company will also […] More

by Kacey Roberts October 7, 2024, 11:36 am
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Anduril, Apex Partner to Deliver Space Capabilities to US, International Customers

Anduril Industries and Apex are collaborating to accelerate the development and delivery of space systems to U.S. and international customers. The partnership will provide customers with enhanced capabilities, including space situational awareness, proliferated low Earth orbit systems and missile warning and tracking, Anduril said Tuesday. Under the collaborative effort, the two sides will combine their […] More

by Derrick Henry October 3, 2024, 11:28 am
in DOD, News, Space

York Space Systems Conducts Orbit Maneuverability Demo With Tranche 0 Satellites

Aerospace company York Space Systems has conducted a demonstration to evaluate the propulsive orbit maneuverability capabilities of its Tranche 0 satellites, which are part of the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The Denver-based company said Friday the demonstration proved that the T0 satellites can execute critical maneuvers for avoiding collisions, adjusting their orbits and […] More

by Miles Jamison September 30, 2024, 11:40 am
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3GPP Release 19 Seen to Facilitate Rollout of Upcoming Iridium D2D Service; Matt Desch Quoted

A request by Iridium to make extending the functionality of narrowband internet of things for non-terrestrial networks an official part of the Work Plan for 3GPP Release 19 — set for completion by the fourth quarter of 2025 — has been approved by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. Iridium said Wednesday that the approval will […] More

by Jerry Petersen September 27, 2024, 11:44 am
in Cybersecurity, News, Space

Lockheed Martin’s Maria Demaree Discusses How Company is Ensuring Space Systems Cybersecurity

Amid increasing adversary use of cyber capabilities to target space infrastructure, Lockheed Martin‘s space division now places cybersecurity at the forefront of its work to ensure that its networks, spacecraft and personnel are protected against such threats, according to 2024 Wash100 award winner Maria Demaree. To secure its networks, Lockheed reframed its entire incident prevention, […] More

by Jerry Petersen September 26, 2024, 11:19 am
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Leidos Joins Lunar Outpost Team on NASA Moon Rover Project

Leidos has become the newest member of the Lunar Outpost-led team tasked with developing a human-rated moon rover for NASA. Lunar Outpost said Tuesday Leidos will join General Motors, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and MDA Space in the Lunar Dawn team, which secured NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract in April. The team will develop an unpressurized […] More

by Miles Jamison September 26, 2024, 11:17 am
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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Commercial Satcom Connectivity Terminal for AFRL’s Global Lightning

Northrop Grumman has completed a demonstration of its hybrid satellite communication terminal for an Air Force Research Laboratory program that aims to connect air and ground military platforms to commercial satcom. During the test, the hybrid satcom terminal delivered connectivity with two commercial networks: the Viasat Ka band service through the ViaSat-3 F1 satellite in […] More

by Elodie Collins September 25, 2024, 11:35 am
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SSC Selects 4 Vendors to Design Small Satellites for Resilient GPS Program

The Space Systems Command has selected Astranis, Axient, L3Harris and Sierra Space to submit designs of Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation satellites. The contracts require the vendors to propose satellite designs under the Resilient Global Positioning System program, which seeks to provide resilient communications service by using proliferated small satellites that transmit GPS signals, the U.S. […] More

by Derrick Henry September 24, 2024, 11:30 am
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Intelsat Tapping Satellite Terminal Partners to Pursue Multi-Orbit Services Strategy; David Wajsgras Quoted

Intelsat has announced its goal to be the world’s first provider of multi-orbit solutions to all relevant businesses by the first half of 2025 as part of a new satellite terminal strategy. “Intelsat is making strategic bets on new technologies, including new investments in innovative terminal providers,” Intelsat CEO and past Wash100 award winner David […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
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Peraton, Rivada Partner for LEO Network Capability Development

Peraton has partnered with German company Rivada Space Networks to develop an ultra-secure low-Earth orbit network to support mission-critical U.S. government communications globally. Under the collaboration, Peraton said Monday it will leverage Rivada’s OuterNET technology to enhance its space infrastructure. OuterNET, the world’s first unified global communications network, keeps data in space from origin to destination, offering […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
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NorthStar, Riverside Research to Enhance Space Situational Awareness Under DARPA Program; Tim Waltz Quoted

NorthStar Earth & Space Systems is collaborating with Riverside Research to enhance U.S. space situational awareness capabilities under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Space-WATCH program. The partnership seeks to improve the ability of the U.S. to detect space threats caused by unexpected events or anomalies, NorthStar said Monday. Through the collaborative effort, Riverside Research […] More

by Derrick Henry September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
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Anduril to Design, Build, Launch Fully Integrated Space Systems in 2025

Anduril Industries is setting its sights on the space domain with plans to launch its own fully integrated space systems by the end of 2025. Gokul Subramanian, senior vice president of space and engineering at Anduril, said in a blog post on Thursday that the company’s expansion to space builds upon its previous work on […] More

by Elodie Collins September 16, 2024, 11:45 am