Led by Temasek and Seraphim, the funding will accelerate Pixxel's expansion beyond hyperspectral imaging as it builds planetary infrastructure spanning advanced sensing satellites, Earth intelligence software, sovereign space systems, and satellite manufacturing.
Seraphim announced that Lieutenant General P.J.S. Pannu PVSM, AVSM, VSM, PhD and Major General Paul Tedman CBE have joined its Global Space Futures Advisory Council. Their appointments bring two experienced military space leaders to the internationally recognised group, at a time when defence, national security and commercial space are becoming increasingly interconnected.
LeoLabs announced it is teaming with SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, to support its recently awarded $93,704,410 firm-fixed price other transaction agreement for ground-based radar digitization. This contract provides for modernization efforts to create a common architecture and design for the upgrade of ground-based radars. Space Systems Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the contracting activity.
ICEYE announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arianespace. Under this agreement, the two companies will explore the use of Arianespace’s launch services for future missions carrying ICEYE satellites aboard Ariane 6 – European heavy-lift launcher, specifically targeting European governmental and institutional missions.
Sompo Japan Insurance, a leading provider of property and casualty insurance services in Japan, has signed a contract with ICEYE to use its Flood Insights solution to enhance its response to flood events and support customers affected by natural disasters.
