Via Satellite Senior Managing Editor
Rachel Jewett
Articles By Rachel
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBoeing Quantum Entanglement Mission Lays Groundwork for Quantum Satellite Network
Boeing [BA] is working on a satellite mission to demonstrate quantum entanglement swapping capabilities in space. The company called it a first-of-its kind space mission that lays the groundwork for […]
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SpaceTrustPoint Wins 2 SpaceWERX Contracts in AltPNT Challenge
SpaceWERXhas awarded TrustPoint two Direct-to-Phase II contracts to mature the company’s GPS-independent technologies as part of the SpaceWERX AltPNT Challenge. TrustPoint announced the two awards on Wednesday, worth $3.8 million total. The AltPNT […]
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SpaceMaxar Confirms Successful Launch for Second Batch of WorldView Legion Satellites
The second batch of Maxar Intelligence WorldView Legion satellites are now in the commissioning phase after a SpaceX launch on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the two satellites on a Falcon […]
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Business/FinancialBlackSky Grows Revenue Nearly 30% YoY in the Second Quarter
BlackSky Technology grew revenue by 29% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024 as the satellite imagery company executed on multiple international contracts. The company reported its Q2 financial results on […]
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Business/FinancialMDA Space Raises 2024 Guidance After Strong First Half
MDA Space saw a double-digit revenue increase in the second quarter of 2024 with growth in the company’s robotics and satellite businesses. The company reported its financials on Thursday, raising revenue […]
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SpaceL3Harris Signs On for 20 More Firefly Alpha Launches
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] signed a new launch agreement with Firefly Aerospace for up to 20 launches on Firefly’s Alpha rocket. The deal announced Wednesday includes two to four missions per year […]
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SpaceSpace Systems Command Approves Orbit Fab Refueling Interface for Military Satellites
Orbit Fab has received a critical approval from the U.S. Space Force that its refueling interface is approved for military services. The company said Monday that its RAFTI (Rapidly Attachable Fluid […]
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SpaceNorthrop Grumman Completes PDR for 74 Tranche 2 SDA Satellites
Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Wednesday said it had completed the preliminary design review for the 74 satellites it is building for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Beta and Tranche […]
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SpaceULA Launches Final National Security Mission on an Atlas V Rocket
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched the USSF-51 national security mission for the U.S. Space Force on Tuesday — marking the final national security mission on an Atlas V rocket as ULA transitions to […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyMaxar Releases the First WorldView Legion Satellite Images
Maxar Intelligence released the first set of images from its new WorldView Legion satellites. The images released Thursday show the 30 cm-class imagery capabilities of the satellites, capturing views of San […]
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