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BlueHalo Eyes Expanded Space System Capabilities via DDES Acquisition; Jonathan Moneymaker Quoted

BlueHalo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Design and Development Engineering Services Corporation to expands the Arlington Capital Partners company’s space-qualified hardware, laser communications systems and directed energy capabilities. “DDES has established itself as a leader in developing space-qualified hardware and we are incredibly excited to partner with the DDES management team as […] More

by William McCormick July 6, 2021, 11:59 am
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in Contract Awards, Industry News, News, Space, Technology

Leidos to Support NASA’s Global Enterprise IT Operations Under Potential $2.5B Contract; Jim Moos Quoted

Leidos has secured a potential $2.5 billion Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology Solutions contract from NASA for delivery of telecommunications, cloud and data center services in support of all of the agency’s centers and facilities. “Our work with NASA to evolve their IT infrastructure ultimately helps support their mission of returning to the moon, exploring […] More

by William McCormick June 30, 2021, 12:00 pm
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NORTHCOM, NORAD Request $80M Budget for Testing of Arctic Communication Satellites
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QinetiQ Secures Hypersat Contract for Next Gen Hyperspectral Satellite Development

QinetiQ Inc. has been awarded a design-phase contract from Hypersat for the next generation hyperspectral satellites. The award will help Hypersat actualize its plans to launch six low Earth orbit satellites capable of producing better information about the material properties on Earth than any satellite currently in orbit, QinetiQ said Wednesday.

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by William McCormick April 26, 2021, 10:27 am
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Exolaunch-SpaceX Partnership Integrates Small Sats for First Dedicated Rideshare Launch

Exolaunch has initiated its launch campaign that will integrate 30 small satellites from the U.S. and Europe aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rideshare mission. The launch is scheduled for no earlier than January 2021. “Through our partnership with SpaceX, Exolaunch has become the bridge for multiple European smallsat developers and others from around the world interested to launch on Falcon 9,“ said Jeanne Medvedeva, vice president of Launch Services at Exolaunch.

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by Sarah Sybert December 22, 2020, 10:44 am
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SES Selects Northrop, Boeing to Build Satellites for C-Band Spectrum Clearing Plan; Steve Collar Quoted

SES announced Tuesday its selection of Northrop Grumman and Boeing to build four new satellites as part of an accelerated C-band clearing plan to help address the Federal Communications Commission's 5G service rollout objectives.

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by Sarah Sybert June 16, 2020, 10:01 am
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Intelsat Plans C-Band Spectrum Transition, Places Satellite Orders With Maxar & Northrop

Intelsat has signed a pair of deals to procure four satellites from Maxar Technologies and another two from Northrop Grumman in efforts to meet the Federal Communications Commission deadline for reallocating some C-band spectrum to support 5G network services.

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by Mary-Louise Hoffman June 16, 2020, 7:09 am
in News, Wash100

Christopher Scolese, NRO Director, Named to 2020 Wash100 for Advancing Space Technology and Advocating for New Partnerships

Executive Mosaic is thrilled to present Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office, as an inductee into the 2020 edition of the Wash100 Award for advancing the office's space initiatives, developing new satellite systems and forging new partnerships for proactive defense.

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by Sarah Sybert March 3, 2020, 10:49 am
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Fourth SpaceX Internet Satellite Batch Reaches Orbit Through Falcon 9 Launch
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TriSept Wins Spot on NASA Contract for Cubesat Launch Integration Support

TriSept has won a spot on an $18M contract to help NASA launch small cube-shaped satellites, or cubesats, designed for deployments in low-Earth orbit, Space News reported Monday.

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by Nichols Martin December 3, 2019, 7:50 am
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Northrop-Made Satellites Reach Decade-Long Operational Milestone

Northrop Grumman-made satellites have completed ten years of operations, surpassing more than double the original four-year lifespan, in support of the Missile Defense Agency.

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by Nichols Martin October 15, 2019, 8:17 am
in News, Technology

Descartes Labs to Build Data Refinery for New Mexico's Environmental Efforts

Descartes Labs is working to develop a geospatial data platform that would help New Mexico meet greenhouse gas reduction goals.

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by Nichols Martin September 20, 2019, 9:00 am