Space

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has completed the first factory acceptance test of its EPOCH command and control system with Airbus’ OneSat satellite platform. The results demonstrated that Kratos’ system can fully leverage the features of Airbus‘ advanced satellites, the San Diego-based technology company said Tuesday. “The flexibility of our EPOCH command and control system design […] More

Amentum supported the countdown demonstration test, or CDDT, a key Artemis II launch rehearsal held at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Dec. 20. The Chantilly, Virginia-headquartered company said Monday that it provided end-to-end ground systems engineering services during the rehearsal, which simulated launch day operations for the Space Launch System, also known as […] More

SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh highlighted key themes that emerged during a fireside chat on the evolving landscape of satellite communications at the DOW Commercial Satcom Workshop.  In a LinkedIn post published Thursday, Al-Saleh discussed the convergence of government and commercial satcom and efforts to bridge the gap in new space. He noted that cost, speed […] More

Viasat has created a unified global Ka-band satellite communications network to enhance connectivity for government and military operations. What Is Viasat’s Unified Ka-Band SATCOM Network For? The integrated network merges Viasat Ka-band satellites, the Global Xpress fleet and partner satellites to deliver interoperable, multi-orbit connectivity across domains, Viasat said Monday. The network is designed to operate […] More

K2 Space, a developer of large, high-power satellite platforms, has secured $250 million in Series C funding at a $3 billion valuation to advance production of heavy-lift spacecraft. Who Participated in the Investment Round for K2 Space? The Torrance, California-based company said Thursday that Redpoint led the financing round, which follows $500 million in signed contracts […] More

Viasat will provide InRange launch telemetry service for an upcoming mission by the South Korean space company INNOSPACE. InRange is expected to deliver uninterrupted telemetry data throughout the flight, from liftoff to payload deployment, and enable video streaming from the launch vehicle, Viasat said Thursday. How Does InRange Work? InRange is a service designed for […] More