L3Harris has the future of PNT ready now – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-17 00:00
L3Harris demonstrated a cutting-edge Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solution for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command. L3Harris payloads and components have been on board every U.S. GPS satellite since the 1970s.
Honeywell’s new high-speed SATCOM system achieves OTA connectivity – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-17 00:00
Honeywell has connected their new high-speed-inflight connectivity system, JetWave™ X, over the Viasat satellite network. JetWave X has already been selected by Bombardier and Dassault with specific availability dates by platform to be announced in the near future.
SES completes acquisition of Intelsat, creating global multi-orbit connectivity powerhouse – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-17 00:00
SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat. The newly combined company will leverage its skilled teams with deep vertical expertise to deliver integrated multi-orbit, multi-band satellite and connectivity solutions. SES remains headquartered in Luxembourg and is publicly listed on the Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges.
Kratos + Intelsat demo 5G NTN over GEO – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-17 00:00
Kratos and Intelsat have successfully demo’d an end-to-end 5G-NTN network. This event represents a key milestone towards the seamless extension of terrestrial 5G networks with satellite technology. The Third Generation Partnership Program (3GPP) incorporated Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) into its 5G specifications.
Registration Opens for 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-17 12:38
The 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge takes place in Arequipa, Peru. Teams have two days to respond to the challenges and submit their project for the chance to win one of 10 global awards. The competition is open to teams from all over the world and is open to teams of up to 10 people.
Final ML-2 tower module added as Artemis and SLS Block 1B receive a funding reprieve
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-17 20:23
Mobile Launcher 2 (ML-2) recently had its tenth and final tower module stacked on July 2. Module 10 will support the Orion crew access arm and related systems. The overall ML-2 structure will be over 122 m tall and mass over 5,600,000 kg. Congress recently approved additional funding to preserve the Artemis IV and V missions.
Starship at Cape Canaveral making progress as SpaceX tries to push the program forward
Original Publication Date: 2025-07-16 21:16
SpaceX has been significantly expanding its operations at the Roberts Road facility in Cape Canaveral. Crews are working diligently to bring the next several pads and the next production facility online. Roberts Road and LC-39A have seen significant progress, while demolition of SLC-37 continues.