Space

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

Spire Global, a company that provides space-based data, analytics and space services, has been awarded a contract by Deloitte to design, build and operate eight satellites that will support space-focused cyber missions. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss escalating cyber threats, explore innovations in […] More

BAE Systems has enhanced its radiation-hardened 12-nanometer, or RH12, Storefront with new capabilities. What Are the New RH12 Storefront Capabilities? The RH12 Storefront, an advanced integrated circuit development platform, now enables rapid creation of application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs, for critical space missions, BAE said Wednesday. Intellectual property licensing and ASIC design and manufacturing processes let […] More

Kepler Communications announced plans to launch 10 300-kilogram-class satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 in January 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The satellite telecommunications provider said Monday the mission will deploy the first operational tranche of satellites for Kepler’s advanced optical data relay constellation, designed to deliver connectivity, on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. […] More

Viasat completed its first in-flight test for NASA’s Communications Services Project, demonstrating its launch telemetry relay capability aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket during Thursday’s NG-2 mission, which lifted off from Cape Canaveral. How Did the Demonstration Work? The test was aimed at validating the ability to provide persistent launch telemetry connections by routing real-time […] More

SES and Infinite Orbits have signed an agreement to conduct a geostationary satellite life extension mission using the Endurance spacecraft. SES said Thursday the mission marks the first commercial life extension effort in Europe. The launch of Endurance is currently planned for late 2027. Following an in-orbit demonstration, Endurance is expected to dock with one […] More