Space Systems Command accelerates missile warning capabilities – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-03 00:00
BAE Systems will receive $151 million to build upon the critical milestones achieved in Phase 1 of the FORGE C2 prototyping effort. BAE Systems will deliver a prototype ready for SSC’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) system.
Spire achieves 2-way laser comms between satellites in space – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-03 00:00
First-ever achievement for Spire enhances data transmission security and efficiency, setting a new standard for global satellite communications. The Company will launch additional satellites with optical inter-satellite link technology on the SpaceX Transporter-13 Rideshare Mission. The satellites, which launched in June of 2023, are equipped with optical inter-Satellite link (OISL) payloads.
Astroscale France appoints a senior technical expert – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-04 00:00
Pierre Omaly is a former technical leader at CNES (Centre National d’Études Spatiales) He brings more than 20 years of expertise in space technology and innovation. Pierre will play a pivotal role across all technical aspects of Astroscale’s work.
AgEagle Aerial Systems’ eBee is the most used conventional fixed wing drone for U.S. commercial operators – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-04 00:00
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) recently announced that, based on the company’s internal review of FAA Part 107 commercial drone registration data from 2021 to present day, indicates the firm’s eBee UAS was the most used conventional fixed wing drone for U.S. Commercial operators.
Vulcan Wireless assists U.S. return to the Moon after 52 years with record-breaking lunar communications on Blue Ghost Mission 1 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-03 00:00
Vulcan Wireless’s S-Band and X-Band radios are on board Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander. Vulcan Wireless played a critical role in the successful lunar landing and operation of Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander. The mission marks a significant milestone in commercial lunar exploration.
SpaceX at 40 seconds scrubs Starship Flight 8 launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-03-03 00:00
SpaceX scrubbed its Starship Flight 8 launch attempt on Monday afternoon. The cause for the scrub was not entirely shared, but it seemed to have shown up in the late stages of the count. The company could try to launch again at the same time on Tuesday, depending on the issue.
University High Knows the Answers at NASA JPL Regional Science Bowl
Students from University High School in Irvine, California, won a regional Science Bowl competition. Some 100 students gathered at JPL for the fast-paced event, which drew schools from across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. Two teams at a time face off in a round robin tournament, followed by tie-breaker and double-elimination rounds, then final matches.