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.
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.
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 completes design milestone for missile tracking satellites
In January 2024, L3Harris was awarded a contract by SDA to design and build the satellites, equipped with advanced infrared payloads
Lockheed Martin’s tactical satellite (TacSat) ready for launch in 2025
Lockheed Martin has announced the completion of its latest space technology demonstration, the Tactical Satellite (TacSat), which is scheduled for launch aboard a Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket in 2025.
Double win for Europe: Sentinel-1C and Vega-C take to the skies
The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite was launched on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.