Satcube secures major terminal order from Airbus Defence and Space
Swedish technology company Satcube has announced a significant new purchase order from Airbus Defence and Space, valued at EUR 1 million.
OHB signs EUR 280 million contract with ESA for two Earth observation satellites
German space technology company OHB System AG has secured a contract worth over EUR 280 million from the European Space Agency (ESA).
France claims world’s first ground to space high-speed optical-laser link
In late 2023, the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) launched a new satellite named Keraunos with the aid of two novel French Space companies, Cailabs and Unseenlabs.
Hisdesat opens Europe’s most advanced secure satellite control centre
Hisdesat, the Spanish operator of governmental satellites, will soon inaugurate its new satellite control centre in Hoyo de Manzanares, near Madrid.
Thales Alenia Space to supply six additional SAR satellites for IRIDE constellation
Thales Alenia Space has signed a EUR 107 million contract with the European Space Agency to supply six more radar-based satellites for Italy's ambitious Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.
BAE Systems awarded U.S. Army contract for Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set
The AN/ARC-231A MARS system is comprised of the RT-1987 radio with associated ancillaries, including amplifiers and mounting bases.
Boeing-built X-37B begins advanced space maneuvering
The Boeing-built X-37B will soon perform a series of advanced aerobraking maneuvers, taking the dynamic spaceplane from a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO).
NATO explores ways to better protect commercial partners in space
The Forum will help frame NATO’s first Commercial Space Strategy next year, which will include direction for the protection of industry partners.
Honeywell partners with ESA to protect sensitive information transmitted by satellite
Honeywell announced a new Public-Private Partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide Honeywell’s Quantum Key Distribution Satellite (QKDSat).
ICEYE introduces advanced satellite imaging mode ‘Dwell Precise’
ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, has unveiled its latest imaging innovation, Dwell Precise.
BAE Systems prototype payload integrated onto International Space Station
BAE Systems’ prototype payload was successfully integrated onto the ISS as part of a mission to demonstrate improvements in atmospheric temperature profiling and environmental monitoring capabilities.
ESA: successful launch of two new Galileo satellites
In the night between 17 to 18 September 2024 at 00:50 am (Brussels time), two new Galileo satellites were successfully placed in orbit.