Satellites

Communications and remote sensing technologies are the biggest markets for military and commercial satellites. Satellite communications systems enable data transmission even in remote places on Earth and, for the military, facilitating seamless command and control operations. Remote sensing satellites equipped with advanced sensors gather invaluable data about Earth's surface and atmosphere, supporting applications like environmental monitoring, weather forecasting, and natural resource management. As the space industry evolves, in-orbit servicing has emerged as a potential game-changer. This innovative technology allows specialized spacecraft to rendezvous with and service operational satellites, extending their lifespan and reducing space debris. Satellite servicing vehicles can perform tasks like refueling, repairing, and even upgrading components, maximizing the value of existing space assets and enabling more sustainable space operations.

News & Analysis

Jan 15, 2025
Led by France’s Tikehau Capital, the late-stage funding round was also joined by a trio of other venture capital (VC) firms.
Jan 15, 2025
The connection took place Dec. 18 and is the only optical link attempted thus far, an SDA spokesperson said in a Jan. 15 email.
Jan 10, 2025
NROL-153 was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 10:53 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-4 East.
Jan 10, 2025
Septentrio, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, specializes in high-precision GNSS receivers featuring anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology.
Jan 10, 2025
NEON is to succeed the current Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) and the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) programs.
Jan 08, 2025
Iran plans to complete two space launches in the coming months, the head of the country’s Space Agency Hassan Salariyeh said.
Jan 07, 2025
The companies have developed prototypes for the Space Force’s Protected Tactical Satcom program under a 2020 contract award.
Jan 06, 2025
As part of the agreement, AST SpaceMobile will provide Ligado Networks with $113 million of AST SpaceMobile warrants and usage rights payments.