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ukspace.org

GMV to build secure two‑way satellite time & frequency transfer under ESA TOUCAN as UK backs PNT resilience

GMV has been selected to lead development of a secure two‑way satellite time and frequency transfer system under ESA's TOUCAN project, funded by the UK Space Agency through ESA's Navigation Innovation and Support Programme. The system will deliver nationally assured, continuous PNT for critical infrastructure, defence and the economy.

2026-02-04T15:54:41.667502-08:00
Europe   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

OHB launches European Moonport Company in Bavaria to centralize lunar mission capabilities

By SpaceWatch Global: OHB has established the European Moonport Company to consolidate the company's activities related to future lunar missions in Bavaria.

2026-02-04T23:55:58.415854-08:00
Viasat   Satellite   Commercial Space  
Payload

Viasat’s HaloNet: Building the Bridge to a More Connected Orbit

By Payload: In today’s rapidly proliferating orbital environment, spacecraft are only as capable as their ability to stay connected. Traditional communications architectures—built around scheduled ground passes and line-of-sight links—can’t keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern missions.Viasat’s HaloNet hybrid terminal aims to change that by unifying multiple communications pathways into one adaptive system, designed to keep satellites in constant contact—from launch, through orbit.

2026-02-04T21:16:23.947999-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Daily

Expert report: Human reproduction risks now an immediate operational challenge for commercial and long‑duration spaceflight

By Space Daily: Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2026 - As commercial spaceflight moves closer to routine operations and missions extend in duration, a new expert report argues that reproductive health in space has shifted from a theoretical concern to a.

2026-02-04T03:57:53.348447-08:00
Satellite   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Satellite Evolution

Kymeta and JDI to develop multi‑band Ku/Ka metasurface aperture for next‑gen mobile SATCOM

By Satellite Evolution: Kymeta, the global leader in mobile satellite communications powered by metamaterials technology, has today announced a master supply agreement with Japan Display Inc (JDI) to develop a new next-generation multi-band metasurface aperture to enable concurrent operation across Ku and Ka-band satellite frequencies.

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2026-02-04T03:14:50.555619-08:00