Israel launches “Ofek 13” surveillance satellite into space
Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully launched the “Ofek 13” satellite which began orbiting into space.
Thales Alenia Space wins contracts for IRIDE radar and optical satellites
Thales Alenia Space has won contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA) to supply a first batch of six small satellites for the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.
Nanosatellites swarms – new eyes in space for Israel’s defence
Swarms of nanosatellites will be the newest addition to Israel's toolbox for handling the danger of Iranian cruise missiles.
FSO Instruments: joint venture of Demcon and VDL Groep for satellite communications
The Dutch technology developers and producers, Demcon and VDL Groep, are combining their laser satellite communication activities in FSO instruments.
UK and Japan sign arrangement to cooperate in space
The respective leaders of the Royal Air Force and the Japan Air Self Defence Force have signed Terms of Reference outlining future space cooperation between their organisations.
Asio Technologies completes another delivery of thousands of ORION systems to the IDF
Asio Technologies has fulfilled a follow-on order from the IDF and recently delivered thousands of additional ORION systems.
GMV will develop the future Galileo Second Generation capabilities
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded technology multinational GMV a contract for the development of the Galileo Second Generation System Test Bed (G2STB).
From First Fix to High Accuracy Service, Galileo scores high
"From a historical perspective this was one the greatest achievements of the EU," says EUSPA Executive director Rodrigo da Costa.
Kratos untroduces the software replacement for traditional satcom hubs
Kratos introduced the first of its OpenSpace vStar solutions designed to modernize satellite communications (satcom) ground systems.
Maxar awards L3Harris large deployable reflectors contract
L3Harris Technologies announced a contract from Maxar Technologies to design and build reflector antennas for two geostationary communication satellites.
An EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence to ensure a stronger and more resilient EU
In the current geopolitical context of increasing power competition and intensification of threats, the EU is taking action to protect its space assets, defend its interests, deter hostile activities in space and strengthen its strategic posture and autonomy.
TESAT expands its footprint into the United States
To meet the growing demand for optical communication technologies from the U.S. Government and the space industry, TESAT is forming TESAT Government, a U.S.-based organization.