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February 28, 2019
ISRO is Preparing Emisat and 28 Satellites for Launch
An electronic intelligence satellite — Emisat — for the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation is set for launch...
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February 27, 2019
Comtech EF Data's SLM-5650B Satellite Modem Ordered by U.S. Naval Warfare Systems Command
The delivery order specified Comtech EF Data’s SLM-5650B Satellite Modems and firmware upgrades. The SLM-5650B Satellite Modem is...
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February 26, 2019
Pentagon Wants Satellites That Can Dodge Incoming Fire
In the event of a shootout in space, the Defense Department is working to create satellite constellations that can dodge missiles or even satellite-based weapons
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India's Two Firsts ... ISRO's New SmallSat Launch Vehicle Will Launch Two Small Defense Satellites
Sivan said the increase in production is sought to be achieved partnering with the private sector.
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February 24, 2019
U.S. Army Cyber Command Awards Perspecta™ with a Maximum $906 Million Cyberspace Ops Task Order
Perspecta currently holds a prime position on the cyberspace operations support and services contract for USCYBERCOM and is one of the leading...
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Firefly Aerospace to Establish Business and Launch Ops at Cape Canaveral Spaceport
Firefly’s announcement is concurrent with its receipt of a Statement of Capability from the 45th Space Wing. As Florida’s spaceport development...
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February 21, 2019
Comtech Mobile Datacom's $1.1 Million Incremental Funding for U.S. Army's Blue Force Tracking-1
Comtech continues to perform engineering services, satellite network operations and program management through a Firm Fixed Price (“FFP”)...
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Harris Commercial Broadband Satellite Program Receives Contract Mod from SPAWAR
The CBSP ULV provides terminal-to-shore, space and terrestrial connectivity to significantly increase throughput for commercial satellite communication...
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February 20, 2019
MUOS Maintenance Contract Announced by SPAWAR
W5 Technologies is the only source of the aforementioned product to ensure continuity of development, testing, and execution of performance while...
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February 19, 2019
U.S.A.F. Awards SpaceX and United Launch Alliance Launch Service Contracts
Both contracts provide the U.S. Government with a total launch solution for these missions, which includes launch vehicle production, mission integration...
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COMSAT Goes to Extremes to Provide Iridium Certus to U.S. DoD, Government and Commercial Users
service also enables military, government and enterprise users to transmit classified or sensitive information, using the highly secure and reliable voice...
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February 18, 2019
Threats in Space Finds the Aerospace Industry Outpacing and Taking Action
In this threat environment, the 2018 National Defense Strategy challenged the Department of Defense to “deliver performance at the speed of relevance.”
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February 14, 2019
Spectra Group to Engage with Attendees at IDEX 2019
Spectra’s SlingShot is a small appliqué that provides in-service tactical VHF and UHF radios with a Beyond Line of Sight Communications-On-The Move (BLOS COTM) capability...
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Pentagon: China, Russia Developing Satellite-Killing Lasers
Pentagon says both countries are likely developing an arsenal of anti-satellite weaponry including missiles, cyber attacks and 'directed energy weapons,
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Pentagon Review Of SpaceX’s Air Force Certification is Unlikely to Keep the Company Grounded
ULA enjoyed a virtual monopoly on national security launches for over a decade prior to SpaceX’s government certification, but the joint venture faces..
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SPAWAR Contracts with Comtech EF Data Corporation for Satellite Modems
The delivery order specified Comtech EF Data’s SLM-5650B Satellite Modems and firmware upgrades. The SLM-5650B Satellite Modem is...
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Yahsat and Thuraya Specialize in Security, Services and Solutions for Military and Government at IDEX 2019
Yahsat’s wider diverse offering of integrated satellite solutions meet the most complex security requirements of governments and defense clients.
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February 13, 2019
Airbus to Appear at the New Space Hub at Defence & Security Equipment International 2019
The Space Hub will be the perfect showcase for our Skynet military satellite communications and Earth observation capabilities.
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And this Year's Space Foundation’s Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award Goes to ... The National Space Council
When the National Space Council was reestablished it created a wave of new public attention regarding the importance of space in the United States.
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Patriot Broadband, a Disabled Veteran's Company, Brings Jobs and Solves Rural Broadband Needs
Ballance went on to announce that preferential treatment will be given to fellow veterans who have the desire to own a franchise.
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February 12, 2019
Spaceflight Prepares for the First, Privately-Funded, Lunar Lander and AFRL Satellite Launch
This will be Spaceflight’s first mission beyond LEO and the company's first combined launch with SSL. In addition to securing capacity aboard the launch...
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Iran's Burn Marks on Launch Pad Indicate Failure to Launch a Second Satellite
Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri said that his country would “not fear threats” aimed at forcing it to negotiate its defense and missile capabilities.
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DISA Releases their Challenges to Security in Space Report
The advantage that the United States holds in space – and the nation's perceived dependence on it – will continue to drive actors to improve their...
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February 11, 2019
Next Generation Navigation System Contract from the U.S. Air Force Awarded to Northrop Grumman
Based upon modular and truly open systems architecture, the EGI-M system will support the rapid insertion of new capabilities and adaptability based on...
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February 7, 2019
Northrop Grumman is Selected for Contract with the U.S. Coast for Homeland Security Missions
The OPC will provide the majority of the USCG offshore presence for homeland security missions,
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February 6, 2019
Newtec and Paradigm Partner to Become the First Company to Host Newtec's High-Throughput Modem Board
The integration of SMB3310 and the PIM instantly gives customers access to the Newtec Dialog VSAT platform via Paradigm’s range of high-performance...
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February 4, 2019
Satellite Services Protection for DoD Terminals Demo'd by Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
The prototype Enterprise M&C system was implemented in conjunction with a multi-band U.S. government satellite communication terminal and...
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February 3, 2019
The New Space Force Enjoys an 'Uptick' in Satellite Spending
The U.S. military and intelligence community’s appetite for satellites and gear is growing, and the reorganization dubbed Space Force may boost it further.
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