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York Space Systems reported the successful first-contact telemetry download of its Polylingual Experimental Terminal, or PExT, payload aboard the BARD satellite. The company said Tuesday that the payload’s telemetry confirmed all systems functioned as designed, with no anomalies observed during the continuous wave pass. How Did the Telemetry Download Perform? NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay […] More
Iridium Communications is offering resilience against global navigation satellite system jamming and spoofing with its new alternative positioning, navigation and timing product. The Iridium PNT ASIC, short for application-specific integrated circuit, is a miniature chip designed to provide a global backup to GPS and other GNSS networks in case of disruptions, according to a press […] More
NASA and Lockheed Martin successfully connected the Orion spacecraft with the Space Launch System rocket on Oct. 19, advancing preparations for the planned launch of the Artemis II mission in early 2026. How Was the Orion Spacecraft Integrated With the SLS? Lockheed said Friday the human-rated Orion spacecraft called Integrity was brought to the Kennedy Space Center’s […] More
Vantor, formerly known as Maxar Intelligence, has secured a new U.S. Space Force contract to provide continuous tracking of high-interest space objects that may change orbit or pass through “blind spots” beyond the reach of ground-based sensor networks. Under the contract, awarded under the Space Force’s Joint Commercial Operations program, Vantor will use its spatial […] More
L3Harris Technologies has completed the critical design review for the U.S. Army’s Large Wideband Satellite Communications Terminal, or LWST, program. The company said Tuesday the program will move forward to first article testing and certification of the terminal. The LWST is intended to be integrated into the Wideband Global SATCOM network in 2026. This will provide […] More
Viasat has expanded beyond commercial broadband services to develop customized satellites for defense applications, leveraging its commercial satellite portfolio to meet the Pentagon’s growing demand for secure, resilient communications in orbit, SpaceNews reported Thursday. How Is Viasat Advancing the PTS-G Program? The company is developing a dual-band X/Ka-band geostationary satellite for the U.S. Space Force’s Protected […] More
Viasat has received an initial design award from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command as part of the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program, a major initiative aimed at enhancing secure satellite communications for defense users. The award falls under a potential $4 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiaward contract that supports the development of next-generation, anti-jam geosynchronous Earth […] More
Robert Lightfoot, president of Lockheed Martin Space, has emphasized the urgent need for rapid delivery and innovation in space systems to support Golden Dome for America, a layered homeland defense architecture. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2025 GovCon International and Global Defense Summit on Oct. 16. Register now to gain insights from government and industry […] More
Maxar Intelligence has rebranded as Vantor, marking its transition from a satellite imagery provider to an end-to-end spatial intelligence company. Maxar Space Systems has changed its name to Lanteris Space Systems, reflecting its transformation into a defense and space technology company focused on advancing innovation in national security, space infrastructure, missile tracking, deep space exploration […] More
The U.S. Space Force has awarded AeroVironment a firm‑fixed‑price contract option for the supply of two phased array antenna systems for the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource, or SCAR, program of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. The first unit of the antenna system, called BADGER or Broad Area Deployable Ground terminal enabling Resilient communication, will be […] More
HawkEye 360 has expanded its space-based signals intelligence constellation with the declaration of full operational capability for its latest satellite trio, Cluster 12. The company confirmed on Tuesday that the satellites, launched June 26 aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, are now calibrated, commissioned and fully integrated into the space architecture. “Achieving FOC for Cluster […] More
Herndon, Virginia-based government contractor Akima held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 10 to mark the opening of its new 35,000-square-foot office in Huntsville, Alabama. Also known as “The Rocket City,” Huntsville is home to Redstone Arsenal, whose various tenants Akima said Thursday it supports. Akima President and CEO Bill Monet, a 2025 Wash100 Award winner, noted […] More
