Northrop Grumman’s Protected Tactical SATCOM Rapid Prototype Payload is assembled – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-07 00:00
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to the stage for the first time since his release from prison. He will be joined by his wife and children for a tour of the United States. The pair will be appearing in front of a live audience for the first time in more than 50 years.
Forrester’s Digest: AST SpaceMobile helps bankrupt Ligado – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-07 00:00
Ligado Networks filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on January 6th. Ligado holds some extremely valuable ‘L-band’ spectrum over North America. Ligado has accused the U.S. Government of improperly blocking it from commercializing licensed spectrum. AST SpaceMobile has stepped in and signed an agreement with Ligado.
Kratos receives $1.45 billion MACH-TB 2.0 contract award – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-07 00:00
The total value of this award, if all options are exercised over the five-year period, is $1.45 billion. MACH-TB 2.0 will provide an affordable bridge between hypersonic ground tests and system level flight tests. Kratos will lead a team of subcontractors that will provide systems engineering, assembly, integration, and test.
NASA eClips Educator Receives 2024 VAST Science Educator Specialist Award
Betsy earned this honor for her significant contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. She taught 5th and 6th grade science, life and physical science, and gifted resource. In her EIR role with NIA, she is a key member of the NASA eClips team and works to bring NASA resources into the K-12 classroom.