USSF celebrates its 5th anniversary, sets sights on the future – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-16 00:00
The Space Force has grown dramatically to nearly 15,000 military and civilian personnel in just five years. The conference showcased the service’s commitment to developing a unique organizational identity. The second annual Guardian Arena competition exemplified this, with 105 Guardians and international partners competing.
RTX Raytheon continues upgrade of GPS satellite navigation ground control segment in $196.7 million order – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-15 00:00
GPS OCX will provide improved accuracy of the current GPS and will fly more than twice as many satellites. The current GPS uses space and ground control. The cyber-secure system will have improved accuracy with better international availability as well as globally deployed modernized receivers with anti-jam capabilities.
Esper + Loft team up for next-generation hyperspectral imagery – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-15 00:00
Loft will integrate and operate FLC hyperspectral sensors onboard upcoming Yet Another Mission (YAM) satellites, beginning in 2026. The hyperspectral sensors will image hundreds of bands in the visible and shortwave infrared spectrum. Esper’s FLC constellation is especially well suited to support the sustainable mining industry.
SpaceX to finally send off mysterious RRT-1 mission on Monday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-12-15 00:00
SpaceX teams continue to keep a close eye on the weather as we work toward the next best launch opportunity of the RRT-1 mission. A new target launch date will be shared once available. A live webcast of this mission will begin about ten minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.