ICEYE expands SAR satellite constellation with launch of two new satellites
ICEYE has announced the successful launch of two new satellites, further enhancing its Earth observation and persistent monitoring capabilities.
U.S. Space Force accelerates GPS III satellite launch with Rapid Response initiative
The U.S. Space Force successfully launched a GPS III satellite, named SV-07, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on 16 December from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Terma to support ESA’s Ramses mission to advance planetary defence
Danish technology company Terma has announced its involvement in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Ramses mission, aimed at enhancing planetary defence capabilities.
ESA awards EUR 350 million contracts to Avio for Vega-C and Vega-E developments
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed two contracts with international aerospace company Avio, valued at approximately EUR 350 million.
FMV commissions SSC to develop satellite launch capability at Esrange Space Center
The Swedish FMV has commissioned the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to establish a foundational capability for launching satellites from the Esrange Space Center.
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ESA uses submarines to study isolation and stress for space missions [VIDEO]
ESA, the Portuguese Space Agency and the Portuguese Navy are now using these vessels of underwater exploration to recreate isolation and confinement challenges in space.
Satcube secures EUR 1 million terminal order via EU SatCom Market
Swedish space technology company Satcube has announced a significant purchase order worth EUR 1 million through the EU SatCom Market.
ESA to support the development of EU’s secure communication satellites system
The IRIS2 constellation – which stands for Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite – will comprise hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit and others in medium Earth orbit.
Airbus awarded Eutelsat contract to build OneWeb low orbit constellation extension
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build the extension of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation.
European Commission signs concession contract with SpaceRISE consortium for IRIS² programme
The European Commission has formalised the next phase of Europe's space connectivity vision by signing a concession contract for the IRIS² programme.
Telespazio secures EUR 144 million contracts for EU space programme support
Telespazio has been awarded two framework contracts to provide support services to the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) and the European Commission.
L3Harris showcases real-time electronic warfare capabilities at AOC symposium
L3Harris Technologies demonstrated its advanced Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO) capability at the Association of Old Crows (AOC) International Symposium in Washington, D.C.