Lockheed Martin’s Transport Layer Satellites Launch as Part of the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Mission

Lockheed Martin-built Tranche 0 Transport Layer small satellites are seen being packed for shipment (Image Credit: Lockheed Martin) The company’s 10 small satellites successfully separated from the launch vehicle and are now on orbit LITTLETON, Colo., Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ten Lockheed Martin-built (NYSE: LMT) satellites have successfully been deployed into low-Earth orbit (LEO) in support of […]

Marc Bell named as Irvine Innovator 2023

Marc Bell named as Irvine Innovator 2023 (Image Credit: Irvine Standard) Under Bell’s guidance, Terran Orbital has become the world’s leading manufacturer of nanosatellites, having launched over 340 missions since its inception in 2013. The company, with three offices in the Irvine Spectrum District, provides everything from satellite design to production to mission operations for […]

Redefining Cybersecurity in Space: An Interview with Rivada’s Declan Ganley

Declan J. Ganley, CEO and chairman of Rivada Networks (Image Credit: Rivada Networks) With recent advances in quantum computing, a specter looms over all electronic communications: Is any data safe in a post-quantum world?   Bold claims are made on both sides: Start-ups researching post-quantum encryption boast great progress in securing encrypted data against quantum-computing-based […]

Satellite Vendors Adapt to the DoD’s New Spiral Acquisition Model

Over the past half decade, the U.S. Defense Department has revamped its space acquisition processes, first by standing up a new Space Force, and then adding smaller offices dedicated to rapidly-produced proliferated constellations and embracing commercially provided services. Despite growing pains, observers say the new processes are here to stay. Read the full article here. […]