AST SpaceMobile successfully unfolded its first five production satellites after compacting them for their SpaceX launch to low Earth orbit (LEO) last month, the direct-to-smartphone broadband constellation developer announced Oct. 25.
UK launch company Skyrora, in partnership with Viasat and CGI, completed a ground test of a new system designed to keep launch vehicles in touch with control centres as they leave the planet.
The European Commission said Oct. 31 it is proceeding with delayed plans for a multi-orbit sovereign broadband constellation, after getting a best-and-final offer from a group led by a trio of domestic satellite operators.
Herndon, Virginia-based defense technology contractor HawkEye 360 announced that its Cluster 9 satellites have reached full operational capability, while the company’s Cluster 10 constellation is expected to reach full operational capability by early November.
Former Raytheon executive Matt Magaña joins Voyager as the company looks to expand its role in defense
