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technology1 day ago•4 min saved

SpaceX to Build Global Military Data Backbone in Space

The Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29B OTA contract to develop the Space Data Network Backbone, a network of optically interconnected low Earth orbit satellites (Starshield) that will transport military data in space and serve as the backhaul for the SDN architecture, integrating with the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer; the system aims for near-real-time sensor-to-shooter data across global networks and a fully operational prototype by the end of 2027, with an SDN consortium coordinating interoperability, though concerns have been raised about concentrating future satellite procurement with SpaceX.

via SpaceNews|

#leo-satellites #sdn-backbone #space-force

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

India's ISRO Launches Heaviest Satellite with BlueBird 6

AST SpaceMobile launched its next-generation BlueBird 6 satellite into low Earth orbit using India's largest rocket, ISRO's LVM3, marking a significant step in deploying a large constellation of high-capacity, direct-to-device communication satellites aimed at expanding 5G coverage globally. The company plans to launch up to 60 satellites by 2026, utilizing multiple launch providers including SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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#ast-spacemobile #bluebird-6 #direct-to-device-connectivity

business11 months ago•3 min saved

France increases stake in Eutelsat to bolster European satellite competition

The French government plans to more than double its stake in Eutelsat to nearly 30% through a $1.56 billion capital increase, supporting the company's efforts to upgrade its satellite constellation and compete with Starlink, including investments in OneWeb and Europe's IRIS² project.

via SpaceNews|

#business #capital-raise #eutelsat

business2 years ago•2 min saved

SatixFy sells satellite payload subsidiary to MDA in $60 million deal

SatixFy, an Israeli satcoms equipment maker, is selling its satellite payload subsidiary, SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd, to Canadian space hardware specialist MDA in a $60 million strategic transaction. MDA will acquire SatixFy's digital beam-forming antennas and onboard processors, expanding its next-generation satellite capabilities. The deal comes after MDA won a $1.6 billion contract to build LEO satellites for Telesat. As part of the agreement, MDA will also make $20 million in advanced payments for chips used in satellites and ground systems. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

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#business #leo-satellites #mda