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“The tough part is not figuring out how to mass produce a satellite bus or build a lot of little payloads,” said Fred Kennedy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Tactical Technology Office director. “The hard part is getting that entire network to be responsive to a bunch of requirements we have to satisfy soon.”
Telesat Signs Airbus Defence and Space to Further Develop the Design for Telesat’s Global LEO Satellite Constellation
Telesat is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus) to further develop the system design for Telesat’s LEO constellation. This follows […]
Telesat Signs Consortium of Thales Alenia Space and Maxar Technologies to Further Develop Designs for Telesat’s Global LEO Satellite Constellation
Telesat announced today that, following a highly rigorous process involving leading satellite manufacturing companies, it has entered into a contract with the consortium of Thales Alenia Space and Maxar Technologies, […]
Thales Alenia Space and Maxar Technologies’ SSL Form Consortium to Further Design and Develop Telesat’s LEO Satellite Constellation
Thales Alenia Space, a Joint Venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %), and SSL, a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), have signed a consortium agreement to […]
House Science Committee Bill Enhances Space Weather Preparedness
The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee approved legislation today to better protect lives, property, and infrastructure from the adverse effects of space weather. S. 141, the Space Weather Coordination […]
Telesat to Collaborate with General Dynamics Mission Systems in Developing User Terminals
Telesat announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Dynamics Mission Systems under which the companies will cooperate in developing user terminals to meet the […]
To predict the future of military satellite communications, ‘follow the terminals’
There are about 150 program managers who oversee satcom terminals across the Defense Department. It could take decades to upgrade up to 17,000 systems.
SN Military.Space | Space reforms near decision point • SMC Commander: Procurement slow but not broken • Mattis downplays impact of Trump trade wars
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told reporters the Pentagon appreciates the congressional focus on space issues and is not being passive about space reforms, although he would like to see further debate on the pros and cons of reorganizing the military.
Aerospace Corporation Policy Paper proposes Launch Unit Standards for SmallSats
The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy (CSPS) released a new policy paper today that explores the benefits of Launch Unit standards for smallsats during its Emerging Issues […]