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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
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 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,
The mission carried satellites that can detect and track ballistic and hypersonic missiles and transfer data to users on the ground.
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
The effort will extend the life of the MUOS constellation until the service crafts a longer term plan for narrowband communications.
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2023
The first 10 of 28 satellites which make up Tranche 0 of the “Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture,” are set to launch tomorrow morning out of Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The Space Development Agency is responsible for the launch and for development of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Tomorrow’s group of satellites, which the SDA is also calling the “Warfight
Unlike the Indian Air Force and the navy, the army currently does not have a dedicated satellite. The satellite will considerably enhance the communication capability of army by providing mission critical beyond line-of-sight communication to troops & formationsIn a major boost for the Indian Army’s communication capability, the defence ministry on Wednesday signed a ₹3,000-crore contract with
The satellite will be used by Unit 9900, which analyzes satellite images and maps.
Unseenlabs, the first world radio frequency data and solutions provider for Maritime Domain Awareness, is announcing the coming launch of…