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LeoLabs has launched Scout, its next-generation expeditionary radar designed for rapid deployment to support space domain awareness, or SDA, missions amid a continuously evolving space environment. “Scout is a game changer for advanced SDA. Mobile radars offer timely proliferation and the ability to quickly adapt to changing threats by deploying wherever and whenever our customers […] More
LightRidge Solutions has appointed James Yates as chief growth and strategy officer, bringing over three decades of experience in the space and airborne sector. Yates announced his new role on LinkedIn, where he said his responsibilities include providing guidance and leadership for the company’s business development functions. Identify, Capture New Market Opportunities He will also […] More
Rocket Lab USA has unveiled the Frontier radios, a collection of radio frequency communications systems for reliable telemetry, tracking and command. The radios support any orbit or space environment and feature advanced capabilities, such as ranging waveforms for radiometric navigation, Rocket Lab said Thursday. The software-defined radios’ compact and lightweight build enables easy integration into […] More
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman two contracts to support the service’s in-space refueling and on-orbit satellite servicing operations. Support for Elixir Program The first award requires services for the Space Systems Command’s Elixir refueling payload program while the second agreement acquires four ESPAStar spacecraft, Northrop said Wednesday. Under the Elixir program, the […] More
Sierra Space has completed a demonstration of its resilient GPS, or R-GPS, satellite technology for the U.S. Space Force. The commercial space company said Monday it collaborated with General Dynamics Mission Systems to conduct the test in which they were able to generate all GPS navigation signals needed for the R-GPS mission. During the test, the satellite’s […] More
HawkEye 360 has announced its participation in the U.S. Space Force’s Commercial Integration Cell, or CIC, a public-private collaborative effort aiming to enhance space situational awareness. HawkEye 360 said Thursday that it will contribute to the CIC by supporting mission-critical areas, such as detecting radio frequency interference and intelligence threats. The partnership underscores the company’s […] More
Booz Allen Hamilton is proposing a concept satellite constellation meant to contribute to the ability of the U.S. to defend itself against missile attacks, SpaceNews reported Thursday. Brilliant Swarms The envisioned constellation, dubbed Brilliant Swarms, comprises up to 2,000 satellites spread across 20 orbital planes. A hundred satellites would be positioned per plane circling the […] More
Firefly Aerospace has partnered with Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin company, to build the lunar rover for an upcoming lunar mission. The Texas-based end-to-end responsive space company said Monday it contracted Honeybee to provide the lunar rover needed to fulfill its $179 million NASA task order involving the delivery and operation of scientific instruments in the Gruithuisen Domes located […] More
BlueHalo has demonstrated its long-haul laser communication system, proving the system’s ability to transfer high-bandwidth data efficiently in space. Prototype Demonstration During testing, two laser communication optical terminals established a space-to-space satellite link, overcoming simulated challenges like jitter, extreme temperatures and vacuum conditions, the company said Thursday. Mary Clum, president of the product and space systems […] More
Albedo, a portfolio company of Booz Allen Hamilton’s Booz Allen Ventures, has launched the first commercial satellite to operate in very low Earth orbit, or VLEO. Advancing Commercial Space Technology The McLean, Virginia-based company said Wednesday the deployment of the Clarity-1 satellite in VLEO, occurring just over a year after Booz Allen Venture’s investment in Albedo, signifies […] More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scheduled a virtual industry day on March 27 for parties interested in securing an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the agency’s space weather environmental observations project. According to NOAA’s draft request for proposal on the potential contract posted on SAM.gov Friday, the contractor overall will provide a multi-mission operations service […] More
Amentum and German company Rivada Space Networks are partnering to enhance U.S. government communications through Outernet, a highly secure low Earth orbit network. Commenting on the partnership, Dave Marlowe, vice president of intelligence and cyber at Amentum, said in a statement Tuesday, “Rivada is building a uniquely capable LEO constellation focused on zero-trust networking. By establishing a […] More
