Japan, Poland to join U.S. military satellite network
06 Nov
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Japan, Poland to join U.S. military satellite network

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellite illustration. Credit: U.S. Air ForceWASHINGTON Japan and Poland are set to gain access to the U.S. militarys Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellite network, marking a strategic expansion of the system that currently supports the United States and several other partner nations.Officials said the inclusion of these new partners reflects the growing importance of space-based communications for military coordination and response, as global tensions increasingly extend into the space domain.The WGS satellites, built by Boeing and operated by the U.S. Space Force, provide high-capacity communication services for military operations. With 10 satellites in geostationary Earth orbit, WGS has been the backbone of U.S. military communications.The first WGS-1 satellite launched in 2001.. The newest additions, WGS-11 and WGS-12, will be launched in 2025 and 2027 respectively, and will...
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Gilmour Space secures license for first orbital launch
06 Nov
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Gilmour Space secures license for first orbital launch

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Gilmour Space said Nov. 5 it received a license from the Australian Space Agency for the first launch of its Eris rocket. Credit: Gilmour Space/Zaid DillonWASHINGTON — Australian launch vehicle startup Gilmour Space has received a license for its first orbital launch, which could take place before the end of the year.The company announced Nov. 5 that it received a launch permit from the Australian Space Agency for the first flight of its Eris small launch vehicle from a site in northern Queensland called Bowen Orbital Spaceport.The license was the final major milestone for the launch. “With this green light, we will soon attempt the first orbital test flight of an Australian-made rocket from Australian soil,” Adam Gilmour, chief executive of Gilmour Space, said in a statement.The company said the license came...
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Anuvu looks to HEO to upgrade inflight Wi-Fi
06 Nov
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Anuvu looks to HEO to upgrade inflight Wi-Fi

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Anuvu says the HEO satellites would provide LEO-like coverage at speeds much faster than GEO. Credit: AnuvuTAMPA, Fla. — Anuvu is looking to rise above geostationary satellite delays with plans for 16 spacecraft in highly elliptical orbit (HEO), which would turbocharge broadband speeds for airlines using polar routes to shorten flight times.The U.S. mobile connectivity specialist announced a partnership last week with D-Orbit USA, a newly founded subsidiary of Italian space logistics company D-Orbit, to study the design of a HEO network in a brief news release.It is the first project D-Orbit has announced in the United States for a business developing a satellite bus by repurposing the group’s ION orbital transfer vehicle, which can accommodate payloads of up to 200 kilograms with several hundred watts of power.D-Orbit was also among the...
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Latitude hires new CEO
06 Nov
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Latitude hires new CEO

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Aurélie Bressollette (right) is the new CEO of Latitude as co-founder Stanislas Maximin moves into the role of executive chairman. Credit: LatitudeWASHINGTON — French launch vehicle startup Latitude has hired an industry veteran as its new chief executive as the company gears up for its first launch.Latitude announced Nov. 5 that it hired Aurélie Bressollette as chief executive. She succeeds Stanislas Maximin, co-founder of the company, who moved into the role of executive chairman.Bressollette comes to Latitude from Rivada Space Networks, where she was vice president of the procurement office for the constellation company. She previously worked for Redwire, OHB System and Airbus.In an interview, Maximin said he hired Bressollette to handle day-to-day operations of the company as Latitude grew. “As a founder, you’ve got to fire yourself from multiple jobs through...
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