Satellite News

Maxar Technologies announced its strategic investment in Blackshark.ai, a provider of AI-powered geospatial analytics services. The partnership represents Maxar’s commitment to innovation within its 3D Earth Intelligence product portfolio, the company said.

Avanti’s financial debt has been reduced from US$810 million to US$260 million. This significantly strengthens Avanti’s financial position, the company said.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc broke ground on the construction of a rocket production complex where the company’s Neutron launch vehicle will be manufactured.

Building on the strategic partnership that Axiom Space and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. signed in September, and following Mitsui’s investment in Axiom Space, the partners have initiated the formation of a joint venture in Japan to accelerate on-orbit services to commercial and government customers. This partnership builds on both Axiom’s in-space capabilities and Mitsui’s global industrial reach.

Thales Alenia Space and the start-up AIKO S.r.l. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced software for space systems.

Airbus Defence and Space has announced the acquisition of DSI Datensicherheit GmbH (DSI DS), a German-based company that provides cryptography and communication systems for Space, Airborne and Naval & Ground that is certified by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).

Tailwind Two Acquisition Corp. announced the completion of its business combination with Terran Orbital Corporation, a small satellite manufacturer primarily serving the United States aerospace and defence industry.

Beyond Gravity (formerly RUAG Space, formerly Saab Space AB) said it is significantly ramping up its production of satellite dispensers in Linköping, Sweden, with the construction of a new facility. It will be used to produce dispensers for satellite constellations.