Space News & Articles

Infrared Space Technology Aims to Enhance Battlefield Imagery 

L3Harris Technologies’ enhanced infrared instrument will provide superior resolution to collect battlefield information from space, offering a critical capability for future missile defense efforts

Jul 04, 2022
Collaboration Explores Space-Based Satellite Systems & Sensor Technology 

Hexagon US Federal and the US Army will research and prototype airborne and space system paths to collect 3D high resolution Single Photon LiDAR imagery in support of Army systems and mission requirements

Jun 29, 2022
Thales Alenia Space & Telespazio to Develop SICRAL 3 SATCOM System

SICRAL, the Italian System for Secure Communications and Alerts, comprises geostationary satellites for strategic and tactical communications, which support various defense missions both in Italy and abroad

Jun 22, 2022
US Navy Executes Satellite-Based Maritime Domain Awareness Exercise

Kleos will provide its Radio Frequency geolocation data in realistic test scenarios to improve maritime domain awareness for challenges including sanctions reporting, transshipment monitoring, search and rescue, and more

Jun 06, 2022
SDA Awards Satellite Ground Control & Operations Contract

General Dynamics Mission Systems and Iridium will build ground entry points and operations centers for the National Defense Space Architecture

Jun 01, 2022
New Satellite Capacity for Maritime Surveillance Launched 

KONGSBERG is procuring three satellites and is establishing Norway's first satellite constellation with unique and world-leading capabilities

May 05, 2022
Radiation-Tolerant Power Module Launched for Space Applications

The RH5210 provides a drop-in power solution for radiation-sensitive low Size, Weight, and Power consumption applications like satellites, rockets, robotic devices and mission-critical computing systems

May 04, 2022
Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturer Closes $20 Million Series A Round

The Series A funding round closed after Adranos successfully completed a test campaign of ALITEC-fueled tactical missile-sized solid rocket motors conducted under an effort jointly funded by the US Navy and US Air Force

Apr 29, 2022
New Mission Payload Providers for Missile Warning Satellites

Raytheon Technologies will provide the payload for the third Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit constellation for the U.S. Space Force

Mar 07, 2022
Successful Advanced Multi-Orbit Antenna Trials

Separate satellites in different orbits were linked with a single Isotropic Systems multi-link antenna, demonstrating the terminal’s ability to meet rigorous conditions and challenging connectivity demands

Feb 03, 2022
New Large-Aperture Communications Antennas for DoD Missions

Viasat’s new class of full-motion multi-band antennas include full-motion high-dynamic pedestal with precise tracking that will support current and future multi-orbit missions from low earth orbit to Lunar and beyond

Jan 24, 2022
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.