Maxar Technologies
BlackSky, Maxar, Planet win 10-year NRO contracts for satellite imagery
The National Reconnaissance Office announced May 25 it awarded BlackSky, Maxar Technologies and Planet Labs 10-year contracts to provide satellite imagery for U.S. intelligence, defense and federal civil agencies.
Maxar eyes customers for mobile terminals that downlink satellite imagery in the field
As Maxar continues to see high demand for satellite imagery, it is looking to attract customers for its mobile terminals that give users direct access to commercial imaging satellites.
EchoStar says Jupiter-3 won’t be ready for 2022 launch
EchoStar says satellite builder Maxar Technologies won’t deliver its long-awaited Jupiter-3 satellite in time for its end-of-year launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Maxar eager to launch new satellites amid soaring demand for imagery over Ukraine
As Maxar satellites continue to collect images of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, the company is working with customers so it can allocate more capacity to meet U.S. government needs, CEO Daniel Jablonsky told SpaceNews.
New SEC rules could dampen SPAC activity
Proposed Securities and Exchange Commission rules that would reduce the difference between special purpose acquisition company mergers and traditional initial public offerings could have a significant impact on space sector financing.
Commercial spy satellites put Russia’s Ukraine invasion in the public eye
Images collected by commercial satellites have chronicled the buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine’s borders and the ongoing invasion, providing intelligence previously only available from government sources — and seldom released to the public.
NASA to continue buying Earth-observation datasets
NASA intends to continue buying data gathered by commercial Earth-observation satellites.
U.S. Defense Innovation Unit selects Maxar to produce robotic arms for on-orbit servicing
Maxar Technologies won a $9.3 million Defense Department contract to design and deliver two in-space servicing robotic arms for the Defense Innovation Unit.
Space Development Agency’s request for bids challenged for ‘risk’ imposed on contractors
Maxar Technologies decided to challenge a Defense Department procurement of 126 satellites because of the financial burden the program imposed on contractors, the company said.
Maxar files protest over Space Development Agency’s satellite procurement
Maxar Technologies filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office Oct. 8 challenging a Space Development Agency solicitation seeking industry bids for 126 satellites.
NRO establishes licenses and cybersecurity rules for commercial imagery providers
The National Reconnaissance Office roadmap for bringing commercial satellite imagery into its hybrid space architecture emphasizes cybersecurity and licenses that enable the agency to share data with partners inside and outside the U.S. government.
NGA plans annual survey of international Earth imagery leaders
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to conduct an annual assessment of commercial satellite imagery like the Olympic-themed evaluation the organization conducted earlier this year.
Maxar still confident Legion constellation will be in orbit in 2022
Maxar remains confident that it will launch all six of its next-generation WorldView Legion imaging satellites in 2022,
Maxar looks to fill demand for accurate 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles
Maxar has produced high-fidelity maps for military customers, and is now positioning to fill a growing demand for this technology in commercial markets.
NRO’s strategy to buy satellite imagery shaped by thriving commercial market
The U.S. satellite imagery industry will soon see the details of a highly anticipated procurement by the National Reconnaissance Office.
Pandemic, changing industry affecting satellite manufacturer supply chains
The pandemic and resulting supply chain issues have forced satellite manufacturers to adopt new approaches, some of which they plan to maintain in a post-pandemic world.
National Reconnaissance Office exercises contract option for Maxar satellite imagery
The National Reconnaissance Office has exercised a contract option to continue to procure satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies through August 2022.
SpaceX launches SiriusXM satellite
SpaceX successfully placed into orbit a Maxar-built satellite for SiriusXM Satellite Radio June 6, six months after the launch of a similar satellite that later malfunctioned in orbit.
Boeing’s Chris Johnson to lead space programs at Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies has appointed Chris Johnson as senior vice president of space programs delivery (SPD), overseeing spacecraft and robotic systems from design to distribution.
Maxar remains focused on multiyear diversification strategy
Maxar Technologies is continuing to diversify its business but remains in the “early innings” in attracting expanding defense and intelligence work, said Dan Jablonsky, Maxar president and CEO.
