
Sandra Erwin
Staff Writer and Reporter at SpaceNews
Reporter @spacenews_inc I write about space technology, the intersection of space and national security / Send tips by DM or email [email protected]
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1 week ago |
copernical.com | Sandra Erwin
'A strong national defense very much motivates the work that we’re doing at the FCC'
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1 week ago |
spacenews.com | Sandra Erwin
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Communications Commission is reshaping how it regulates space systems, with national security emerging as a central driver alongside commercial innovation, a top agency official said June 16. Speaking at the SAE Media Group’s Milsatcom USA conference, Jay Schwarz, chief of the FCC’s space bureau, outlined a series of ongoing reforms aimed at modernizing satellite licensing and opening new spectrum bands.
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1 week ago |
copernical.com | Sandra Erwin
The new wide-area imaging satellite is slated for launch in 2027 and will complement BlackSky’s existing fleet
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1 week ago |
spacenews.com | Sandra Erwin
WASHINGTON — BlackSky, a provider of satellite imagery and analytics, announced plans to develop a new type of Earth observation satellite designed to capture large areas of the planet. This new satellite will target applications requiring broad geographical coverage, including country-scale mapping, maritime monitoring and the creation of virtual replicas of physical locations.
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1 week ago |
copernical.com | Sandra Erwin
Ursa Major will deliver an upgraded variant of its Hadley engine for use in Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic vehicle called Talon-A. The post Ursa Major secures $32.9 million contract to supply engines for U.S.
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