Maxar Technologies
CAES Space Systems becomes Frontgrade Technologies
CAES Space Systems, a supplier of radiation-hardened electronics, rebranded as Frontgrade Technologies Jan. 10 after being sold to private equity firm Veritas Capital.
SiriusXM orders pair of satellites to expand in Canada and Alaska
SiriusXM said Nov. 29 it has ordered two more satellites from Maxar Technologies to expand its radio broadcasting constellation.
Maxar to compensate Echostar for Jupiter 3 delays
Echostar said Nov. 22 that Maxar Technologies is providing compensation for production issues that have delayed the launch of its Jupiter 3 satellite to at least the first half of 2023.
Maxar acquires another tech company as it pursues growth in gaming and media
Maxar is looking to turn its satellite imagery archive into new 3D products for gaming, media and other industries
L3Harris’ missile-tracking satellites will use a newly designed Maxar bus
Under a $700 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency, L3Harris will build 14 satellites using a new Maxar bus.
Maxar offering new space-monitoring service to help track objects in orbit
Maxar Technologies has received regulatory approval to use its satellites to monitor the space environment and sell that data commercially.
Maxar’s satellite business looks to gain foothold in defense market
To offset a downturn in commercial satellite sales, Maxar is positioning itself to compete in the national security arena, Chris Johnson, head of Maxar’s satellite manufacturing operations, tells SpaceNews in an exclusive interview.
Maxar to supply 14 satellites for U.S. military missile-tracking constellation
Maxar Technologies announced Aug. 9 it was selected by L3Harris to manufacture 14 missile-detection satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency.
Lockheed Martin and Maxar win weather satellite contracts
Lockheed Martin and Maxar Space won contracts worth $5 million apiece to help define the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s future geostationary weather satellites.
DoD signaling demand for satellite support services in geostationary orbit
The Defense Innovation Unit is funding space projects that the agency hopes will spur commercial investments in satellite refueling technologies and support services for geostationary satellites.
