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Lockheed Martin Ventures, Kindred Ventures and Y Combinator participated in the Series A funding round of Inversion Space, during which the space-based logistics startup raised $44 million. The investment round was co-led by Spark Capital and Adjacent and follows a seed round that raised $10 million, bringing to $54 million the total funding raised, Inversion […] More
Lockheed Martin has announced the upcoming launch of its new mid-sized, common, multi-mission space vehicle as part of its commitment to advancing technology demonstrations. The global defense technology company said Thursday the LM 400 satellite bus has undergone testing and is set to be launched onboard a Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket in the first half of […] More
The Space Systems Command has awarded Anduril Industries a $99.7 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for modernization support of the Space Surveillance Network, which tracks space assets and debris for the United States. Under the contract, Lattice will provide a resilient mesh networking capability for the Space Domain Awareness Network, enabling SSC to establish advanced space command […] More
Frank Pelkofer announced on LinkedIn Wednesday that had been appointed vice president of operations at Maxar Space Systems. In his new role, Pelkofer will oversee the company’s operations, including spacecraft assembly, integration and testing, ground software and simulations, IT and cybersecurity. Pelkofer’s work will also involve global logistics, facilities, security, environmental health and safety. Frank Pelkofer’s Maxar […] More
Orion Space Solutions, a subsidiary of Arcfield, has secured a contract from the U.S Space Force to provide support for the Tetra-6 mission while continuing support for Tetra-5. Arcfield said Tuesday Orion received an additional four-year contract from the USSF Space Systems Command, which extends its work on enhancing space refueling capabilities for both Tetra-5 and Tetra-6 […] More
Kepler Communications is seeking Federal Communications Commission approval of the consolidation of its satellite network plan to enable an update of the company’s optical data infrastructure. Under the revision, the Kepler constellation will be composed of 10 satellites scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2025, plus two pathfinder satellites and six radio frequency […] More
Commercial space company Sierra Space is working with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory on the development of new exterior spacecraft tiles that work to protect such vehicles from high temperatures during Earth re-entry. Thermal Protection System Sierra Space said Thursday that the Thermal Protection System tiles it is working on in collaboration […] More
Booz Allen Hamilton announced investing in Starfish Space, a satellite servicing company, through Booz Allen Ventures, its venture capital arm focused on early-stage technology. In a company press release Wednesday, Chris Bogdan, executive vice president at Booz Allen and head of the space business, said, “As dynamic space operations become increasingly critical to the Department […] More
Sierra Space, a commercial space company and defense-tech prime contractor, has revealed that its missile warning and tracking satellites have completed the preliminary design review. The company said Tuesday the satellites are being developed under a $740 million prime contract with the Space Development Agency as part of the agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. In particular, the […] More
The Space Systems Command has issued a request for information for potential contractors that can provide sustainment support services for the Counter Communications System Meadowlands. Meadowlands Sustainment Contract Details According to the solicitation notice posted Friday on SAM.gov, the Meadowlands Sustainment Contract involves 8 functional areas. These include program management to oversee the project and ensure quality […] More
The Space Development Agency is requesting information on industry solutions to support its upcoming Tranche 3 integration program for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The SDA requires systems engineering expertise to deliver T3 transport, tracking and custody layers and integrate them into the PWSA ground segment elements to advance the satellite network’s operations, according to […] More
BlackSky, a remote sensing company, has fully acquired satellite manufacturer LeoStella to continue supporting the development of the company’s imaging satellites, SpaceNews reported Friday. BlackSky previously owned 50 percent of LeoStella, and in a Nov. 7 earnings call the company announced it bought the remaining 50 percent from Thales Alenia Space to take full ownership. LeoStella […] More
