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February 18, 2025
Airbus awarded Oberon satellites contract by UK MOD

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025
Airbus has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to design and manufacture two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites under the Oberon program. These state-of-the-art satellites will provide round-the-clock, all-weather intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities from space. Equipped with ultra-high-resolution SAR technology, the Oberon satellites will enhance the UK MOD's operational independence, offering advanced surveillance capabilities to British a ... read more
ESA advances HydRON project for next-generation space communications
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a significant step in advancing space-based optical communications by signing a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop Element #2 of the High-throughp ... more
Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil to provide low-latency satellite imagery for the Brazilian Air Force
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025
Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil have signed a multi-year contract with the Brazilian Air Force (Forca Aerea Brasileira, FAB) to provide low-latency satellite imagery for defense and security applic ... more
Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 07, 2025
Mobix Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX), recognized for cutting-edge Wireless technology and semiconductor expertise, reports that its newly integrated RaGE Systems Inc. (CAGE:863W3) has been selected for a ... more
ESA and European Commission to establish secure quantum communications network
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 31, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission have finalized negotiations to advance the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI), paving the way for its development. Eu ... more
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KP Labs and ESA Unveil PINEBERRY to Enhance AI Security and Transparency in Space Missions
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 31, 2025
KP Labs, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), and the MI2.AI team from Warsaw ... more
ESA and Hisdesat prepare to launch advanced secure communications satellite
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 29, 2025
Hisdesat, Spain's leading provider of secure satellite communications, is set to launch the SpainSat Next Generation I (SNG I) satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 29 at 20:34 EST (J ... more
SpaceX set to launch Hisdesat's SpainSat NG I satellite on January 28
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 20, 2025
The SpainSat NG I secure communications satellite, owned by the Spanish governmental operator Hisdesat, is scheduled to launch on January 28. SpaceX, the U.S.-based aerospace company, will carry out ... more
Controversy in Italy over potential deal with Musk's SpaceX
Rome (AFP) Jan 6, 2025
The prospect of a cybersecurity deal between Rome and Elon Musk's SpaceX sparked controversy in Italy on Monday, with the government of Giorgia Meloni denying that a contract had been signed. ... more
ESA to support development of secure EU communications satellite constellation
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
A constellation of about 300 multi-orbit satellites, designed to deliver secure, resilient, and high-speed communications for EU governments, businesses, and citizens, will soon enter development fo ... more
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IRIS2 contract signed to strengthen Europe's space connectivity and security
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
The European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have formally partnered with SpaceRISE, a consortium led by Eutelsat, Hispasat, and SES, to deliver and operate the Infrastructure fo ... more
Quadsat and NATO NCIA validate Quadsat system for WGS compliance testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
Quadsat has collaborated with NATO NCIA to conduct a measurement campaign aimed at verifying the US Space Force's Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) compliance. Building on Quadsat's inclusion in th ... more
SpaceRISE to develop and operate Europe's IRIS2 connectivity network under new EU contract
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
SES S.A. has announced that the SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, has secured the Concession Contract with the European Commission to design, deploy, and manage the IRIS2 sovereign connectivity syst ... more
EU, ESA sign contracts to build communication satellite constellation
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 16, 2024
The European Commission and the European Space Agency signed contracts with industrial companies to bring a space communication constellation of nearly 300 satellites into reality, providing secure communications and commercial applications. ... more
Pentagon collaborates with Movius on secure communication solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024
Movius, a global leader in secure, AI-driven communications technology, has been listed in the FedRAMP marketplace through a Department of Defense-sponsored initiative to enhance mission-critical co ... more
ST Engineering iDirect launches innovative multi-orbit satellite connectivity

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has announced a new technology that seamlessly tracks and switches between Geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) and Non-Geosynchronous Earth orbit (NGSO) satellites. This cutting-edge innovation is currently undergoing on-orbit satellite testing (OSAT) with a major satellite operator. This technology introduces a single tracking algorithm that enhances connectivity across challenging environments by enabling smooth transitions betwee ... read more
Viasat secures $568M contract to enhance C5ISR capabilities for US Defense
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications company, has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. General Services Administrati ... more

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Researchers develop mobile all-light network for seamless air land and underwater connectivity
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024
Researchers from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications have introduced a groundbreaking prototype for an all-light mobile communication network. This system facilitates seamless data ex ... more
Lockheed Martin prepares TacSat for 2025 launch to enhance space connectivity
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has finalized preparations for its Tactical Satellite (TacSat), a next-generation technology demonstration platform set for launch in 2025 aboard Firefly Aerospace's Alph ... more
Pentagon secures multi-band satellite services from SES Space and Defense
London, UK (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
SES Space and Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has secured a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) worth up to $117 million. Awarded through Space Systems Command (SSC) with support f ... more
TESAT optical terminals chosen for GPS satellite demonstration by Lockheed Martin
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Tesat-Spacecom GmbH and Co. KG (TESAT) and TESAT Government (TESAT Gov) have been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply SCOT80 optical communication terminals (OCTs) for a demonstration aboard a fut ... more
China launches communication technology satellite aboard Long March 3B
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
China successfully launched an experimental satellite to advance communication technology from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on Tuesday. The satellite, lifted into orbit by ... more
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