SpaceX launches Starlink Group 11-22 smallsats from foggy California – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-04 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 sent 27 Starlink Group 11-22 smallsats soaring increasing the Starlink constellation on Wednesday, June 4 at 4:40 PDT. The rocket launched from a very foggy Vandenberg to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This was the 26th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, SDA-0B, NROL-113, NROL-167, NROL-149, and 17 Starlink missions.
Gilat’s $40 Million contract for virtualized SkyEdge IV platform – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-04 00:00
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. Has received a $40 million contract for the virtualized SkyEdge IV platform. Designed with a cloud-native architecture and ready for future 5G-NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) standards. The platform marks a major step forward in the transformation of satellite ground networks.
U.S. Navy awards $30 million to BAE Systems for Identification Friend or Foe AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-04 00:00
BAE Systems awarded $30 million to refresh AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder. The upgrade will serve as a replacement option for currently installed Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders. Production hardware is expected to be qualified for flight and delivered to users in 2027.
ESS virtual Reverse Industry Day whitepaper submission request – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-04 00:00
Space Systems Command (SSC) is hosting a virtual Reverse Industry Day, offering companies the opportunity to showcase their capabilities. SSC/CGS invites interested companies to submit a non-proprietary whitepaper that outlines their value proposition, relevant experience, and potential approach to addressing one or more of the defined capability areas of interest.