Rocket Lab’s dress rehearsal complete now “Fasten Your Seatbelts” for Electron Tuesday launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-17 00:00
“This launch represents a major inflection point for our global defense and intelligence customer base,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “Electron is a trusted and reliable constellation builder for companies like BlackSky, allowing them to be in control of how, when, and where to deploy their constellation,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck.
Iranian unveils tracker with military, civilian applications – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-17 00:00
The precise and secure tracker “Sohair 1’ was unveiled on Thursday evening in Tehran. The trackers can only connect to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and their accuracy is within the meter range. Currently, the Geographical Organization of Iran has nearly 170 permanent GNSS stations located throughout the country.
Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network gateway – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-17 00:00
Orange Jordan has announced the successful upgrade of Orange Jordan’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) with Nokia’s 7750 Service Router (SR) platforms. This strategic initiative enhances broadband services across Jordan, delivering superior connectivity and operational efficiency. The deployment spans 76 sites across Jordan’s north, central, and southern regions.
UK’s new satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-17 00:00
Oberon satellite system will be able to capture day and night-time images of the Earth’s surface. £127 million deal with Airbus will support around 200 skilled jobs in Stevenage and Portsmouth. Oberon will have advanced imagery sensors, building on the capabilities of Tyche, UK Space Command’s first satellite.
Euclid reveals an Einstein ring around a nearby galaxy
Original Publication Date: 2025-02-16 21:29
Astronomers have accidentally found a complete Einstein ring around a nearby galaxy known as NGC 6505. This optical effect shows a distorted image of a far-away galaxy as a ring around a separate galaxy in the foreground. NGC 6505’s proximity to Earth and the completeness of its ring make this a rare find.