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  • Kenya To Launch Its First Operational Satellite Next Week

    Nairobi: Kenya is all set to launch its first operational Earth Observation Satellite, named Taifa-1 satellite, next Monday, according to the Kenya-based newspaper, The Star.The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) will launch the satellite on April 11 aboard the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.Kenya’s Defence Ministry said that the mission is designed to provide 

  • Space Development Agency launches Tranche 0 satellites

    ​Washington DC (SPX) Apr 04, 2023

    The Space Development Agency (SDA) has announced the successful initial launch of Tranche 0 (T0) of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), the Transport and Tracking Layer satellites that will demonstrate the low-latency communication links to support the warfighter with a resilient network of integrated capabilities, including tracking of advanced missile threats, from low-Earth 

  • India orders Army communications satellite

    ​Currently, the service is using 30% of the communications capabilities provided by the GSAT 7A, a satellite designed for the Air Force. 

  • Who (don’t) trust Artificial Intelligence – survey

    Citizens of India, China, South Africa, and Brazil, the largest emerging markets, are less than critical of the continued implementation of AI (Artificial Intelligence) systems. The data is part of a survey conducted by KPMG Australia and the University of Queensland. Here is the full text (5 MB). In India, 75% of those surveyed from […]

  • BlueHalo Adds To Counter-Drone Portfolio With Acquisition Of Verus Technology Group

    ​BlueHalo on Monday said it has acquired Verus Technology Group, a small company that provides counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) products based on radio frequency and digital signal processing technologies. Terms
    The post BlueHalo Adds To Counter-Drone Portfolio With Acquisition Of Verus Technology Group appeared first on Defense Daily. 

  • BlackSky’s completes commissioning within 18 hours of orbital delivered on news satellites

    ​Herndon, VA (SPX) Mar 29, 2023

    BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) successfully commissioned two new satellites that began revenue-generating commercial operations within 18 hours of “The Beat Goes On” launch mission.

    “BlackSky has more than doubled our on-orbit capacity in the last 18 months, with enough capacity to support growth over the next two years,” said Nick Merski, BlackSky chief operating officer. “Our flex 

  • Satellite firm SES says exploring merger with Intelsat

    ​Paris (AFP) March 29, 2023

    European satellite telecommunications provider SES said Wednesday it is exploring a possible merger with US rival Intelsat in what would be another tie-up in the sector as the race for space-based internet service heats up.

    “In response to rumours in the market, SES S.A. confirms that the company has engaged in discussions regarding a possible combination with Intelsat.”

    The firm added t 

  • Nigeria set to launch additional satellites

    Nigeria is poised to take a major step in its security and defense capabilities with the launch of additional military satellites. This development will help to enhance the country’s security posture, allowing for greater surveillance and monitoring of potential threats. The satellites will be able to provide Nigeria with detailed images of its land, seas, 

  • SpaceX rocket launches Space Development Agency’s first satellites

    ​The mission carried satellites that can detect and track ballistic and hypersonic missiles and transfer data to users on the ground. 

  • SBIRS GEO-6 Satellite Transfers to SpOC

    ​Buckley SFB CO (SPX) Apr 02, 2023

    Space Operations Command recently took control of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) Satellite-6 from
    Space Systems Command on March 24, 2023.

    “Space Delta 4 and the 2nd Space Warning Squadron are honored to add SBIRS GEO-6 to our repertoire of missile warning and tracking sensors,” said Col. Miguel Cruz, Space Delta 4 commander. “Our mission area has