KONGSBERG to deliver 280 microsatellites to SpinLaunch’s LEO SATCOM constellation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-03 00:00
SpinLaunch has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics as its exclusive satellite supplier for their LEO broadband communication constellation, Meridian Space. The parties have signed a contract for the delivery of 280 of these smallsats, worth 122.5 million euros. The partnership includes two prototypes as well as the development and serial production of 280 satellites.
SpaceX changes Group 11-11 smallsats launch to Monday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-03 00:00
SpaceX is now targeting Monday, April 7 for a Falcon 9 launch of Group 11-11 containing a batch of Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 first stage will attempt to land on ASDS Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) after its flight.
Northrop Grumman selected for in-space demo of refueling technologies – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-03 00:00
The United States Space Force (USSF) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) two national security contracts, including a technology demonstration for in-space refueling. The contracts build on the company’s proven, on-orbit satellite servicing and refueling innovation.
Integrasys joins the WAVE Consortium – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-03 00:00
INTEGRASYS has joined the Waveform Architecture for Virtualized Ecosystems (WAVE) Consortium. WAVE brings together leading companies, government agencies, and research institutions. By joining WAVE, INTEGRASYS will enable its portfolio to reach wider markets.
Orbit to showcase their lightweight, space-constrained, SATCOM systems at Sea Air Space – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-03 00:00
Compact solution features roll-on/roll-off capability enabling SATCOM connectivity in minutes Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI) will be showcasing the firm’s MPT30Ka and MPT46Ka SATCOM Systems at Sea Air Space 2025.
Perseverance Rover Witnesses One Martian Dust Devil Eating Another
A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in this short video made of images taken by a navigation camera aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. These swirling, sometimes towering columns of air and dust are common on Mars. Perseverance recorded the scene Jan. 25 as it explored the western rim of Mars’ Jezero Crater.