Northrop Grumman’s “superb launch” NROL-174 on secret reconnaissance mission for Space Force and NRO – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-16 00:00
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is scheduled to launch the NROL-174 Mission on April 16, 2025, from Space Launch Complex-8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch the second NROL mission this week at 12:00 PM – 2:26 PM PDT.
Creotech Instruments secures a 52 million euros contract with ESA for the CAMILA constellation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-16 00:00
Creotech Instruments SA has signed the largest contract with the European Space Agency. The company will provide a national constellation of at least three EO satellites. The contract also includes satellite launch services and the conduct of full-scale missions. This is a significant milestone for Poland’s rapidly growing space sector.
Space ISAC + NASA sign an agreement during the 40th Annual Space Symposium – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-16 00:00
Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) signed an agreement with the NASA Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) Program during the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This marked a significant milestone in space security collaboration as the agreement solidifies a strategic partnership dedicated to safeguarding the global space ecosystem.
Gilat’s multimillion order from a Global Defense Organization – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-16 00:00
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. Announces its Defense Division received a multimillion order from a Global Defense Organization for the supply of advanced antenna technology. The technology will be integrated into the organization’s advanced defense communication systems. Deliveries are scheduled towards the end of 2025.
SpaceX to launch NROL-145 on Saturday building largest government constellation — ever – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-16 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch the tenth batch of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman. The mission will cost $52 million. This will be the third launch in a week of missions for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
IonQ signs MoU with Intellian to advance South Korea’s quantum economy. – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-04-16 00:00
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intellian Technologies, Inc. To explore how secure quantum networking can transform satellite communications. This memorandum furthers IonQ’s work in strategically partnering across South Korea’s enterprise, government, and academic sectors.