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The Aerospace Corporation has conducted a demonstration of the first optical crosslink between two CubeSats in low-Earth orbit. The Chantilly, Virginia-headquartered company said Thursday the Flashlight Laser Crosslink facilitates the collaboration between small satellites. The technology allows these satellites to operate in formations paving the way for the expansion of commercial and government missions. Boosting Small […] More
Honeywell’s aerospace unit and a Lockheed Martin subsidiary have joined forces to develop durable and radiation-resistant microelectronics for space use. Under the partnership, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies said Tuesday it will support ForwardEdge ASIC’s work on developing technologies for space missions. ForwardEdge ASIC focuses on strengthening U.S. defense microelectronics and supply chains while advancing commercial and military technology. […] More
Orion Space Solutions, an Arcfield subsidiary, has received a contract to provide real-time atmospheric modeling data to the Space Systems Command’s Space Domain Awareness Tools Applications and Processing, or SDA TAP, Lab Accelerator in Colorado. Orion secured the SSC contract after demonstrating that its Dragster model can advance SDA by mitigating collisions and optimizing communication […] More
Rocket Lab National Security, a Rocket Lab USA subsidiary, has completed its critical design review for Victus Haze, the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s Tactically Responsive Space mission. The launch services and space systems company said Monday the program aims to showcase its tactically responsive space capabilities. What Is the Victus Haze Mission? The $32 million […] More
Space systems and software company Auria recently announced having developed the Enterprise Automated Scheduling Implementation architecture, or EASI, which is meant to enhance the scheduling of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration‘s satellite operations Challenges of Legacy Satellite Scheduling Auria said Friday that NOAA’s satellite operations involve the use of a network of ground and […] More
Gilat Satellite Networks has created a defense division that will focus on the government and defense market for satellite communication, the Israel-based company announced Tuesday. Gilad Landsberg, who was appointed as the new division’s president, said the unit’s formation strengthens Gilat’s commitment to provide advanced satcom tools as defense requirements continue to evolve. “By combining […] More
York Space Systems, a company specializing in space mission services, has launched a new commercial services program that aims to provide critical national security capabilities as a service to the United States government. Enhancing National Security Through Commercial Services The Denver-based aerospace company said Thursday it will utilize its expertise in satellite design and provide on-demand […] More
Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a $21.8 million contract by the Space Systems Command to provide launch service for the U.S. Space Force’s latest space mission. Launch Service Contract to Boost Rapid Launch Capabilities The SSC said Thursday the company was selected to launch the VICTUS SOL, USSF’s newest Tactically Responsive Space, or TacRS, mission. Under […] More
K2 Space, an aerospace and defense company focused on developing large satellites, announced completing its Series B funding round and raising $110 million to boost mass production of its multi-orbit, high-power satellite platform. Karan Kunjur, CEO of K2 Space, said in a press release Thursday, “Advanced space capabilities can’t be built on small, low-powered platforms, […] More
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies, or EACOWT, a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, has entered into a partnership with EchoStar subsidiary Hughes Network Systems to enhance low Earth orbit connectivity to the L3Harris Multi-Mission Rapidly Adaptable Standards-compliant Open Radio, or RASOR, Ecosystem. Boosting Military Communications Through LEO Connectivity OneWeb Technologies said Tuesday the collaboration aims to develop a OneWeb-capable […] More
SpiderOak, a company specializing in zero-trust cybersecurity services for next-generation space and tactical edge operations, has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to boost the U.S. Space Force’s ability to seamlessly integrate commercial satellite networks during emergencies. The company said Thursday the project, supported by a Tactical Funding Increase contract, involves […] More
Lockheed Martin has completed the early design review for satellites supporting the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension program. The company said Friday it partnered with SEAKR Engineering for the proposed MUOS satellites to design a new MUOS payload processor. The processor is a critical electronics box on the spacecraft […] More
