The Marine Corps is now leveraging satellite communications from the first spacecraft in an eventual three-satellite constellation that delivers secure, high-throughput connectivity, making the military service the initial government customer
Tag: Satellites
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ISRO Onboards Pushpak Space Shuttle For Faster, Cheaper Satellite Deployment
ISRO’s commercial arm, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), has recently onboarded the Pushpak Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) to enhance satellite deployment efficiency and reduce costs. This collaboration aims to facilitate faster and more economical placement of smaller satellites into various orbits, akin to a rideshare model for space missions, reported ET.Pushpak is designed to act as a shared
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Lockheed Martin to Develop GeoXO Weather Satellite Constellation
[[{“value”:”Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 21, 2024
NASA has selected Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] to develop and build the nation’s next generation weather satellite constellation, Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO), for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The contract includes three spacecraft with options for four more, totaling an estimated $2.27 billion. The GeoXO mission will extend the capabilities of”}]]
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Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Terrain of the Satellite Industry
The satellite industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements and a surge in innovation. In an era marked by the rapid expansion of satellite technology, the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding these innovations have become increasingly complex. From commercial satellite launches to the deployment of constellations for global internet coverage, the use of …
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Space Command renews call for ways to refuel satellites in orbit
Despite others’ reservations, commander says U.S. space assets need to be able to outrun adversaries.
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Telespazio joins Viasat’s ELEVATE Program to provide satellite solutions for remote IoT connectivity
Telespazio joins Viasat’s ELEVATE Program to provide satellite solutions for remote IoT connectivity
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Resurs-P satellite aids Kinzhal in destroying Ukrainian Su-24MR
[[{“value”:”The Russian Aerospace Forces launched a surprise attack using aeroballistic missiles, striking two reinforced concrete hangars designed for Ukrainian aircraft.
The post Resurs-P satellite aids Kinzhal in destroying Ukrainian Su-24MR first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.”}]] -
SpaceX finally launches communications satellite
[[{“value”:”Washington DC (UPI) Jun 20, 2024
After back-to-back mission scrubs, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Station Florida Thursday afternoon, carrying an Astra 1P/SES-24 satellite to geostationary orbit.
The SES-24 is a communications satellite for a partnership between companies SES and Astra, European communication organizations.
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How AI is turning satellite imagery into a window on the future
What can a picture from space tell you? Soon, perhaps: “You’re likely to have a drought here that might lead to civil unrest.”
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U.S. Must Take Russian Nuclear Anti-Satellite Threat Seriously, Congressman Says
The United States must focus on the role of nuclear weapons — both its own and those other countries such as Russia are developing — in order to mitigate threats and preserve access to space, Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, said June 20.