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June 23, 2020
Iran to Make 18 Satellites by Yearend
“We will reach the 2,000-km orbit in two years and our next step is reaching the 36,000-km orbit.”
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Maxar's $23 Million Multi-Domain Analytics System for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A key component of Maxar’s solution is the use of advanced cloud development technologies and methodologies, which will enable DHS to secure
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Accion Systems + AFRL Partnership Strengthened
Accion Systems has developed a unique in-space propulsion system, based on a postage stamp-sized thruster chip, that is scalable...
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June 22, 2020
USSOCOM Issues Draft RFP for Joint Geospatial Analytic Services
The current funded requirement is for a total of 260 analysts in a variety of skill sets and locations.
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Lockheed Martin’s LM2100™ Completes Thermal Vacuum Testing
SBIRS GEO-5 will join the Space Force’s constellation of missile warning satellites equipped, with powerful...
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China’s Beidou Navigation System Completed With Final Satellite Launch
The launch marked the completion of the on-orbit construction of Beidou, China’s largest space-based...
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June 18, 2020
DoD Engages in a Long ‘Test Season’ of Hypersonic Glide Vehicles
Hypersonic weapons move faster than anything currently being used, giving...
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Peraton SATCOM Provisioning for U.S. Central Command
Under the contract, Peraton will provide mission support for mobile platforms, as well as emergent and contingency mission directives....
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GMV to SENDA Navigation System for the Navy’s F-110 Frigates
... incorporates multi-constellation (GPS, Galileo) satellite navigation technology compatible with both civil and military signals, plus DGNSS corrections.
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June 17, 2020
U.S. Defense Space Strategy Released by DoD
Through the strategy, DOD will advance space power through the pursuit of three objectives...
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June 16, 2020
Raytheon Intelligence & Space to Participate in the Development of the Advanced Battle Management System
Under a multiple award, IDIQ contract valued up to $950 million over the...
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Iridium Partner MetOcean Telematics Contracted by UK Royal Navy for MASS Deployment
...transmit acoustic event data, point of impact, and precise time over the Iridium® satellite network...
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June 11, 2020
Land COTM Service Breaks Out from Intelsat General Corporation
IGC’s FlexGround COTM solution offers expansive global broadband...
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Clearbox Systems to Enhance the Australian Department of Defense's SATCOM Network
The multi-year contract, which includes options for extension, will see...
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June 10, 2020
GomSpace Signs to Build MILSATCOM Smallsats for Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
The satellite will demonstrate military tactical communications on the UHF band from a...
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GPS III Core Mate Success by Lockheed Martin — Space Vehicle Named in Honor of a NASA Trailblazer
The two-day core mate consisted of using a 10 ton crane to lift and...
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June 9, 2020
Lockheed Martin's MUOS MILSATCOM Capabilities Exceeding U.S. Marine Corps' Expectations
The Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) is a next-generation, narrowband satellite communication capability that enables Marines...
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Hughes Demos HeloSat Transmission of HD FMV Via Satellite from an In-Flight Black Hawk Helicopter
The wideband SATCOM solution supports mission-critical transmissions...
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June 7, 2020
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Partners with the Space Development Agency
This will be one of the first Department of Defense contracted efforts to...
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June 4, 2020
Comtech EF Data Awarded $500 Million Contract
The A3M program will provide the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army with a secure, wideband, anti-jam satellite communications...
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June 3, 2020
2nd Space Operations Squadron Sets New Standard and Performs First GPS III Maneuver
“[Since] this was the first [maneuver] of the newest generation satellites, it was a bit of a guinea pig for future maneuvers.”
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Spacecom, Space Force Officials Discuss Planetary Defense, Astronaut Launch
It's possible one day an asteroid may threaten the Earth and the threat would need to be mitigated — possibly by the U.S. military. It's a scenario ....
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June 2, 2020
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Publishes Their Tech Strategies
The NGA Technology Strategy outlines the current technology environment, the vision...
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Comtech Telecommunications SNAPs Up A Contract
The company is pleased that the U.S. Army has chosen to continue to fund the sustainment and technical refresh of the firm's...
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June 1, 2020
USAF's Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Sustainment Contract Awarded to Northrop Grumman
This contract modification provides for the exercise of an option for sensor...
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