• Rivada Space Networks has partnered with Pulsar International to expand secure satellite connectivity to maritime, agricultural, enterprise, and government sectors.
• Pulsar will integrate Rivada’s Outernet, a global LEO satellite network, to deliver high-speed, low-latency, and ultra-secure communication infrastructure in underserved and remote regions.
• Rivada reports more than $16 billion in global business for its Outernet system, which features laser-linked satellites that bypass terrestrial networks for end-to-end data security and global coverage.

PRESS RELEASE – Rivada Space Networks, a global network company launching a secure, low latency low earth orbit satellite network, has announced a new partnership with Pulsar International (Pulsar), to enable secure connectivity for customers in commercial maritime, Agri-tech, enterprise and government markets. Rivada has now lined up over $US16 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network.

Pulsar’s innovative land mobile and maritime solutions will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for a range of data connectivity solutions and a new level of cybersecurity for customers that require secure infrastructure in places with limited or no connectivity. The Outernet’s fast, seamless and secure connectivity will ramp up network performance and enable true digital transformation and new business opportunities through multi-gigabit bi-directional performance, combined with worldwide reach.

As the first unified global communications network, the Rivada Outernet is transformative. A next-generation low-Earth orbit satellite constellation designed to provide gigabit-speed connectivity to any point on the globe, without needing to touch the public internet or any third-party infrastructure. Combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard processing and unique routing and switching capabilities, this optical mesh network, in which data stays in space from origin to destination, creates an ultra-secure network with pole-to-pole coverage, offering end-to-end latencies much lower than terrestrial fiber over similar long distances.

For Enterprise and Government customers, the key attributes of the Outernet are ideal for a variety of applications, for example, to give banks and global companies secured networks with distributed offices, provide significantly more bandwidth for oil & gas exploration than is available today, enable seamless connectivity for shipping & fleet management, or provide 5G satellite backhaul connectivity network expansion for cellular operators. And with the continued expansion of the data-center market to be AI-ready, data resiliency and security are paramount for future-ready infrastructure and integrated systems that adhere to the highest standards of safety and privacy.

Robert Sakker, President and CEO of Pulsar said: “By bringing Rivada’s innovative satellite internet capabilities to the Pulsar Network, we’re empowering businesses, agencies, and organizations with unprecedented connectivity options regardless of their location. This integration represents our commitment to delivering cutting-edge communication solutions that enable our partners to reach previously underserved markets with reliable, high-speed internet service.” 

Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada Space Networks, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Pulsar to provide a secure backbone to develop communications infrastructure in remote locations. Rivada’s Outernet is what data communications has been waiting for – a game-changing constellation which re-defines connectivity in terms of security, latency, capacity, efficiency, and coverage. As a completely new type of LEO constellation, the Outernet can provide any region in the world with a next-generation digital infrastructure for secure, resilient communications and network expansion.”

• Carbice, a thermal management solutions company, announced a partnership with Swiss satellite manufacturer SWISSto12 to integrate the Carbice® Space Pad® into SWISSto12’s HummingSat platform, enhancing thermal efficiency for smaller, high-performance satellites.
• The Space Pad® technology aims to address critical thermal management challenges for compact, powerful satellites operating in geostationary orbit (GEO), to significantly improve reliability, lifespan, and operational performance of the SWISSto12’s HummingSat.
• By utilizing Carbice’s reusable, rapid-integration thermal solution, HummingSat plans to offer cost-effective and scalable satellite services, dramatically reducing costs and launch weight, enabling expanded global communications for various commercial and government applications.

PRESS RELEASE – Carbice, a pioneer in high-performance thermal management solutions for next-generation platforms, has announced SWISSto12, a leading Swiss satellite manufacturer, will integrate the Carbice® Space Pad® into its HummingSat platform. This compact, next-generation satellite redefines affordability, performance, and scalability for the space industry.

As satellites grow more powerful yet smaller in size, the challenge of managing heat — especially in harsh orbital environments — becomes mission-critical. The Carbice® Space Pad® provides a sustainable, proven solution to effectively dissipate heat across space applications, including Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) missions like HummingSat. With highly compact microelectronics integrated into the platform, HummingSat’s ability to reliably manage increased thermal loads is critical for mission success. 

“We are delighted to partner with Carbice to strengthen our supply chain for our innovative HummingSat,” said Paolo Mori, Space Procurement Specialist at SWISSto12. “Strong collaborations are key to success in the challenging space environment, and we look forward to this journey together.”

HummingSat offers a longer lifespan at a fraction of the cost and mass of traditional GEO satellites. Its smaller footprint and lower launch cost allow global satellite service providers to expand their communication services, including broadcast, broadband, mobility, and government applications.

“Our partnership with SWISSto12 supports an entirely new class of geostationary satellites,” said Rafael Spears, General Manager, Global Aerospace and Defense at Carbice. “Our Space Pad® will provide manufacturability flexibility, enabling ease of integration and assembly needed to scale next-generation satellite programs like HummingSat efficiently and reliably.”

Carbice has a growing presence in the aerospace and defense sectors, with its thermal interface solutions used in many LEO and GEO satellites and emerging constellations. Its solutions are favored for their reusability, predictable performance, and support of rapid assembly integration and testing, resulting in significant manufacturing time and cost savings.

• SpinLaunch has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics as its exclusive satellite supplier for the first 280 satellites of the Meridian Space broadband constellation, under a contract valued at €122.5 million.
• The agreement includes two initial prototype missions, one of which will launch in 2026, and will scale to at least 1,200 satellites, prompting NanoAvionics to expand manufacturing capacity at its European headquarters in Vilnius.
• Meridian’s network, which features ultra-efficient antennas and a unique orbital design, aims to deliver global, secure broadband via low-cost microsatellites, with NanoAvionics supplying standardized MP42 platforms optimized for rapid production and deployment.

PRESS RELEASE – Meridian Space, SpinLaunch’s next-generation satellite communication solution, has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) as its exclusive satellite supplier for the initial tranche of its low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband constellation under a contract valued at 122.5M EUR. The partnership between SpinLaunch and NanoAvionics includes two prototypes, one of which is an in-orbit demonstrator (IOD) mission planned for 2026, as well as the development and serial production of 280 satellites.

Beyond the initial batch of 280 satellites, the Meridian Space constellation will grow to at least 1,200 satellites, as outlined in the company’s 2021 spectrum filings. To meet the 280-satellite constellation production schedule, NanoAvionics will ramp up its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a new assembly and testing facility at its European headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania. NanoAvionics also aims to continue supporting Meridian Space in scaling the initial network through its experience in serial production and system customization.

Using a proprietary suite of groundbreaking technologies, including ultra-efficient reflectarray antennas, first-of-its-kind orbital architecture featuring a repeating ground track, as well as simplified user terminals and gateways, the Meridian Space satellite network will deliver affordable broadband connectivity worldwide. Its unique design, combined with the high-performance avionics and payload, will allow the satellites to deliver uninterrupted global connectivity with terabits-per-second capacity in a single rocket launch. The network is designed to meet the growing demand for flexible, high-speed and secure satellite communication services for enterprise users globally.

The IOD mission will demonstrate Meridian’s highly efficient communications payload onboard NanoAvionics’ standard MP42 microsatellite bus. NanoAvionics’ standard flight-proven platforms provide a reliable, cost-effective solution that accelerates the mission timeline and ensures efficient payload performance validation.

Simultaneously with the IOD phase, NanoAvionics, in collaboration with SpinLaunch, will develop a tailored satellite optimized for higher performance and launch efficiency. Approximately 70 kilograms each, the satellites for this project are lighter than currently operational satcom platforms and are designed to provide significant performance advantages per kilogram.

“The value and scale of the contract is a fantastic demonstration of our capabilities to build satellite constellations and bring them to orbit fast, allowing customers to generate revenue quickly,” said Atle Wøllo, CEO of NanoAvionics. “Our collaboration is also a clear example of how NanoAvionics enables advanced satellite missions with standardized, scalable technology. The team bringing Meridian Space to market has an impressive track record in disruptive engineering, which, combined with NanoAvionics’ industry-leading small satellites, will open a new chapter in the NewSpace industry and satellite communications.”

Since 2020, SpinLaunch has been quietly developing its broadband constellation architecture and advanced antenna technology, while also progressing its low-cost, high-cadence kinetic launch system. Accessible through terminal-agnostic devices, Meridian’s network will expand the reach of satellite-based broadband to diverse markets.

“NanoAvionics brings a strong track record in small satellite manufacturing that aligns well with our goal of bringing a highly differentiated satcom constellation to market,” said David Wrenn, CEO of SpinLaunch. “Together, we are taking meaningful steps towards providing a low-cost, reliable, high-speed broadband service to global enterprises.”

This latest expansion of NanoAvionics’s production capabilities will take advantage of automated processes to support the efficient production scaling to hundreds of satellites per year. Backed by parent company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, NanoAvionics has the capacity and expertise to scale operations effectively for large satellite networks.

The collaboration reflects NanoAvionics’ NewSpace 3.0 philosophy, emphasizing standardization, reliability, and scalability to meet the needs of modern satellite missions. By utilizing the MP42 platform for both the IOD mission and its subsystems for the tailored constellation satellites, NanoAvionics ensures consistency and streamlined production.

“This project demonstrates our commitment to meeting customer needs through scalable and dependable manufacturing,” Wøllo said. “We’re proud to play a critical role in enabling the Meridian Space vision and supporting its long-term plans for global connectivity.”

“We talk about it as our next giant leap,” said Vanessa Wyche, Director of NASA Johnson’s Space Center. “It allows for Clemson and NASA to work together to solve problems and challenges we have in space,” Wyche continued. “It also allows us to talk about workforce and exchanges we can have for the students.”

This agreement enhances Clemson’s longstanding partnership with NASA, focusing on advancing research across multiple disciplines including Aerospace Engineering, Space and Earth Science, and more.

Clemson’s Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Bob Jones, highlighted that this agreement aligns with the university’s strategic goals to enhance educational experiences and contribute significantly to space missions, including future efforts to the moon and Mars.

“We’ve been on the rise in our undergrad and graduation education,” said Jones. “We’ve put together a plan to be one of the best universities and one of the most impactful universities across the country. “Having relationships with them is the best you can get,” Jones added.

Wyche also stated that the agreement between Clemson and NASA facilitates collaborative efforts to address challenges in space, and also promotes discussions about workforce development and student exchanges. She noted the comprehensive approach involving industry and academia, contrasting current global efforts with past US-only missions like Apollo. Wyche explained that this inclusive strategy is crucial as the world prepares for future missions, including plans to travel to Mars, necessitating a broad pool of talent.

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• The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) and LeoLabs signed a MoU to collaborate in space surveillance and exchange expertise, alongside exploring future cooperation opportunities, announced during the Space Debris Conference in Riyadh.
• This cooperation aims to support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s space industry and enhance research and development in space surveillance and debris management.
• The agreement highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to developing its space industry, enhancing international cooperation, and addressing the challenges of space exploration, including space debris.

PRESS RELEASE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabai/February 12, 2024— The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today with LeoLabs to build a cooperative relationship in the field of space surveillance, exchange relevant expertise and knowledge, and explore future cooperation opportunities on the sidelines of the Space Debris Conference held in Riyadh.

The CEO of SSA, Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, and the CEO of LeoLabs, Daniel Ceperley, signed the MoU.

According to the MoU, the two sides will cooperate to support the growth of the Saudi space industry and develop research and development capabilities in the field of space.

Dr. Al-Tamimi noted that the signing of this memorandum reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to developing and strengthening its space industry, enhancing its role in space surveillance, and actively participating in finding solutions to the escalating challenges in this field. It also reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to international cooperation and building strategic partnerships to achieve progress and innovation in space.

He pointed out that the conference will provide a full opportunity to work closely to enhance communication with leading entities in the public and private space sector, improve monitoring and analysis capabilities, and effectively combat all the challenges of peaceful space exploration, including debris.

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• SatixFy and Kythera have announced that they have partnered to deliver advanced payload solutions for LEO constellations.
• The partnership leverages Kythera’s KOS to manage and optimize SatixFy’s SDS payloads, delivering a fully integrated solution.
• The combination of SatixFy’s advanced payload processor with Kythera’s dynamic resource management software will enable customers to reduce overall time-to-market, reduce internal development costs, and increase profitability over the life of their LEO constellations.

PRESS RELEASE — Bethesda, Md. & Rehovot, Israel / March 8, 2023 — SatixFy Communications Ltd. (“SatixFy”) (NYSE AMERICAN: SATX), a leader in next-generation satellite communication technology solutions from chip to product, and Kythera Space Solutions (“Kythera”), the leader in dynamic management systems for next-generation payloads and SATCOM networks, announced that they have partnered to deliver advanced payload solutions for LEO constellations.

SatixFy’s advanced SX-4000 processor drives high performance and flexibility of software-defined satellite (SDS) platforms, delivering on-board regenerative processing capability and on-orbit reconfigurability. Kythera makes the Kythera Operating System (KOS), the emerging industry standard for dynamically and autonomously managing and optimizing SDS payloads and NextGen SATCOM networks. KOS optimizes payload and network resources, capacity, and service.

The partnership leverages Kythera’s KOS to manage and optimize SatixFy’s SDS payloads, delivering a fully integrated solution that includes the space assets, as well as space and ground segment management and orchestration capabilities for LEO constellation optimization.

The combination of SatixFy’s advanced payload processor with Kythera’s dynamic resource management software will enable customers to reduce overall time-to-market, reduce internal development costs, and increase profitability over the life of their LEO constellations. The combined solution will decrease the operational complexities associated with managing and optimizing complex LEO constellation architectures, increasing operational efficiency while decreasing operational support costs.

“Sophisticated LEO networks that leverage SatixFy’s advanced processors and payloads demand equally high-performance software to manage them,” said Dr. Jeffrey Freedman, PhD, CEO of Kythera Space Solutions. “By leveraging the Kythera Operating System, LEO constellations that employ SatixFy payloads will realize optimized performance and further benefit from interoperability and pooled capacity with other network assets managed within the KOS ecosystem.”

“Our LEO constellation customers are increasingly looking for a holistic solution that provides not only the space hardware assets but the software to manage those assets,” said Ido Gur, CEO of SatixFy. “We’re excited to expand our ecosystem in partnership with Kythera to deliver one of the most advanced SATCOM network management and optimization solution on the market in conjunction with our satellite hardware. The result is a turnkey LEO network solution that allows customers to unlock the full potential and achieve maximum value from their LEO constellation investments.”

Contact Information:

Kythera Space Solutions
Andy Musliner
amusliner@kythera.space

SatixFy
Helena Itzhak
Info@satixfy.com

SOURCE: SatixFy Communications Ltd.

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• Intuitive Machines is collaborating with NASA to prioritize the return of lunar scientific data in support of the Artemis Program.
• As part of this joint effort, Intuitive Machines will shift the landing site of its first mission to the lunar South Pole Region in support of NASA’s priority objectives.
• Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander would become the first spacecraft to land on the Moon’s South Pole Region.

PRESS RELEASE — Houston, Texas /February 6, 2023— (BUSINESS WIRE) — Intuitive Machines, LLC (“Intuitive Machines” or the “Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, is collaborating with NASA to prioritize the return of lunar scientific data in support of the Artemis Program. As part of this joint effort, Intuitive Machines will shift the landing site of its first mission to the lunar South Pole Region in support of NASA’s priority objectives.

“Redirecting Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission landing site is a testament to our collective commitment to supporting NASA’s Artemis Program and advancing lunar exploration for the benefit of humanity,” said Steve Altemus, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Intuitive Machines. “The Company is honored to accept the historic and scientific responsibility of bringing the United States to the lunar South Pole Region for the first time ever.”

Intuitive Machines is working closely with its stakeholders to ensure a seamless landing site change. The landing date is currently scheduled for late June of 2023. This change is expected to positively impact Intuitive Machines’ backlog. More importantly, Intuitive Machines views this as a significant win for the Artemis Program.

NASA has its sights set on locations around the South Pole Region for the Artemis era of human lunar exploration. The agency has identified the South Pole Region as one with characteristics that hold promise for unprecedented deep-space scientific discoveries, like discovering water ice on the Moon. Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander would become the first spacecraft to land on the Moon’s South Pole Region.

As previously announced, Intuitive Machines signed a definitive business combination agreement with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: IPAX, IPAXU, IPAXW) (“Inflection Point”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, that is expected to result in Intuitive Machines becoming publicly listed. Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by Inflection Point’s shareholders and other customary closing conditions.

Contact Information:

For investor inquiries:
investors@intuitivemachines.com

For media inquiries:
press@intuitivemachines.com

SOURCE: Intuitive Machines

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