Space-Comm Expo has concluded with a focus on defence. Dr Mike O’Callaghan, Space Senior Principal Programme Manager at Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), joined Steve Beeching, Managing Director of Viasat, for the opening keynote to discuss actioning a sustainable space-based strategy. The pair explored new ways to expand space-based connectivity. ...
The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed the appointment of DPRTE event partner, QinetiQ, to deliver and operate an important new satellite that will support technological innovation, de-risking and concept testing for public agencies and commercial enterprises in Europe. This new contract is an outcome of the Horizon 2020 In-Orbit Demonstration ...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI’s corporate headquarters in Poway, Calif., and ...
Official DPRTE event partner, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), has launched a new Market Exploration called Zero Emissions Air System, which aims to investigate net-zero options for the next generation of light flying training aircraft. This Market Exploration is being run on behalf of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and seeks information on ...
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