Space Force sets sights on small geostationary communications satellites
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-22 10:29
The U.S. Space Force is exploring the use of small geosynchronous satellites. MicroGEO satellites are being marketed as nimbler options than large geosynchronous spacecraft. The Space Force sees small GEO satellites as a means to increase the resiliency of military communications.
SSC MicroGEO sources sought – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-22 00:00
The U.S. Space Force is seeking sources that are capable of supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) effort to launch and maintain communications satellites. The satellites would allow for greater maneuverability and smaller size than traditional Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites.
Launch of Ovzon 3 targeted for as soon as December of 2023 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-23 00:00
Ovzon has previously indicated that the launch of the Ovzon 3 satellite was expected between late 2023 and early 2024. In coordination with launch provider SpaceX and manufacturer Maxar, the window has been narrowed down. Closer to the launch window, Ovzon will communicate a detailed launch date.
U.S. DoD awards LEO IDIQ Contract to SES Space & Defense – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-22 00:00
SES Space & Defense awarded five-year, $900 million contract for proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite-based services (SBS) SES Space & Defense leverages the company’s global fleet of more than 70 GEO and MEO satellites.
Canadian Government invests billion$ in EO data tech – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-22 00:00
The Government of Canada recently allocated $1.012 billion to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) This funding will be used to: Design and develop a replacement satellite for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) Design a nexgen satellite system to succeed the RCM.
Stellant Systems, Inc. to acquire power systems technology products from Comtech – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-22 00:00
Stellant Systems, Inc. (Stellant) and Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Comtech) recently announced that the companies entered into a definitive agreement. Stellant will acquire Comtech’s Power Systems Technology (PST) product line for a total cash purchase price of $40 million.