Satellites

Communications and remote sensing technologies are the biggest markets for military and commercial satellites. Satellite communications systems enable data transmission even in remote places on Earth and, for the military, facilitating seamless command and control operations. Remote sensing satellites equipped with advanced sensors gather invaluable data about Earth's surface and atmosphere, supporting applications like environmental monitoring, weather forecasting, and natural resource management. As the space industry evolves, in-orbit servicing has emerged as a potential game-changer. This innovative technology allows specialized spacecraft to rendezvous with and service operational satellites, extending their lifespan and reducing space debris. Satellite servicing vehicles can perform tasks like refueling, repairing, and even upgrading components, maximizing the value of existing space assets and enabling more sustainable space operations.

News & Analysis

May 08, 2025
The U.S. Space Force has said it will fund CACI, General Atomics, and Viasat for further work into space laser communications terminal work.
May 08, 2025
Leonardo is exploring the purchase of a company in the small satellite sector, even as it advances talks with a strategic partner.
May 08, 2025
Commercial quantum computing and networking company IonQ said it will buy the space company later this year.
May 08, 2025
Rheinmetall agrees to set up a joint venture with its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) spacecraft partner Iceye.
May 08, 2025
Sierra Space, competing for the Space Force’s first batch of R-GPS satellites, has demonstrated integration of an early iteration of the hardware and software.
May 07, 2025
Indian space startup InspeCity has raised $5.6 million in a seed round.
May 07, 2025
The growing threat to space systems is driving a demand for greater resilience, argues the Luftwaffe’s head of space command.
May 06, 2025
BlackSky Technology says it has successfully completed commissioning of its first Gen-3 satellite capable of capturing 35-cm resolution imagery.