Space News for Monday, April 01, 2024

A Leap Forward in Satellite Monitoring

Original Publication Date: 2024-04-01 09:33

Beyond Gravity has launched a new SSA solution distinguished by its outstanding accuracy and data quality. The solution leverages over six years of data collection from diverse sources and was built together with a trusted partner. Beyond Gravity’s SSA product not only tracks satellite overflights but also offers its users comprehensive ground footprint intelligence.

SpaceX launches Eutelsat 36D, lands booster on seventh reuse anniversary

Original Publication Date: 2024-03-31 22:03

Eutelsat 36D is based on the all-electric Airbus Eurostar Neo platform. It is equipped with 70 physical Ku-band transponders for providing TV and government connectivity. The satellite has a steerable antenna and is set to replace Eutelsat's aging Eutelsat 36B satellite.

ALOFT AeroArchitects to equip private Boeing business jet aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite connectivity service – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-03-31 00:00

ALOFT AeroArchitects will equip a private BBJ aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite connectivity service. The service will be facilitated by a new Electronically Steered Array (ESA) terminal being developed by Stellar Blu Technologies.

USSF outlines U.S. approach to maintain space superiority – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-03-31 00:00

U.S. Space Force (USSF) Gen. Chance Saltzman presented his vision for responsibly ensuring U.S. Space superiority. He underscored the dramatic rise in the use of space by competitors and the acceleration of hazards flooding the domain in recent years. Saltzman also noted that both Russia and China are increasingly using space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

National Cybersecurity Center to host SSC’s Spring 2024 AEE Symposium – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-03-31 00:00

The bi-annual Academic Engagement Enterprise (AEE) Symposium will convene on April 12, 2024, at the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This symposium brings together the AEE’s 50+ university members to present research and engage in collaborative dialogue with USSPACECOM.

Interstellar Technologies signs agreement with JAXA as the priority launch provider – SatNews

Original Publication Date: 2024-03-31 00:00

Interstellar Technologies Inc. Has established a basic agreement, signed on March, 2024, with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) This agreement is designed to select private-sector entities capable of launching satellites developed under JAXA’s small satellite missions. The Japanese government has proposed a policy initiative to secure approximately 30 domestic launch opportunities annually, using both government and private rockets.