SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 12-14 smallsats including Direct to Cell on Friday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-20 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Friday, February 21 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff is targeted for 10:19 a.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 10:25 a.m. If needed, additional launch opportunities are also available on Saturday, February 22.
Forrester’s Digest: Viasat lawsuit reopens satellite bid – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-20 00:00
Viasat has brought a lawsuit against the US Space Development Agency. The Air Force has agreed to revoke a contract awarded to Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems. The new bids, when the procedure is determined, will be managed by officials who were not involved in the original contract awards.
Spectra Group to supply Troposcatter COMET to the Irish Defence Force – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-20 00:00
Spectra Group (UK) Ltd has announced a contract award to supply the Irish Defence Force with Comtech’s Troposcatter Compact Over-the Horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminals (COMET) The Irish Defence Force has procured a number of COMET systems, with more systems and the associated training and support package in the pipeline.
Insitu awarded an IDIQ contract mod for Blackjacks + ScanEagles – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-20 00:00
Insitu Inc. Has been awarded a $102,353,293 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This modification increases the contract ceiling to procure 21 RQ-21A Blackjack air vehicles and 47 ScanEagle air vehicles. Work will be performed in Bingen, Washington (88%), and various locations outside the continental U.S. (12%)
Sen: capturing Earth’s beauty from space in 4K
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-19 21:21
Sen is on a mission to democratize space through the use of high-quality video from above the Earth. The cameras it has launched into space so far include a free 4K video livestream from the International Space Station. These high-quality views of our blue marble are freely accessible on the company’s website, YouTube channel, and companion app.