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Global Optical Satellite Industry Research 2024 Featuring Key manufacturers - Airbus, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales Group, and Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.

Key Points: 
  • Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.
  • Optical satellites offer the capability to capture detailed images with high spatial resolution, enabling precise analysis and decision-making.
  • The increasing institutional space budget positively impacts the optical satellite market by fostering innovation, research, and development of advanced satellite technologies.
  • The key manufacturers in the global optical satellite market are:

Stoke Space Names Retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw to Board of Directors, Paul Croci as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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KENT, Wash., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stoke Space announced that the company has appointed retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw to its Board of Directors and Paul Croci as its chief financial officer.

Key Points: 
  • KENT, Wash., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stoke Space announced that the company has appointed retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw to its Board of Directors and Paul Croci as its chief financial officer.
  • In this role, Shaw advocated for the U.S. Space Force to pursue advanced capabilities that enable dynamic space operations in which in-space assets can actively maneuver without constraint.
  • "Stoke Space is a highly innovative and motivated team with a compelling vision for reusable and sustainable space capabilities," Shaw said.
  • "It is an incredibly exciting opportunity as Stoke Space is well positioned to grow rapidly in the emerging new space economy."

SATLANTIS AND ENCINO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ANNOUNCE ONE OF THE LARGEST COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS FOR SATELLITE-BASED METHANE DETECTION AND SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF SECOND METHANE SATELLITE

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SATLANTIS successfully launches HORACIO, its sixth successful mission and second satellite capable of methane detection.

Key Points: 
  • SATLANTIS successfully launches HORACIO, its sixth successful mission and second satellite capable of methane detection.
  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SATLANTIS and a subsidiary of Encino Environmental Services ("Encino"), leaders in methane leak detection & quantification, have furthered their groundbreaking partnership by sealing one of the largest contracts within the SmallSat industry.
  • This alliance aims to monitor infrastructure for high resolution visual applications and methane emission detection through satellite technology.
  • "The SATLANTIS solution for high-resolution visual monitoring combined with methane detection is extremely unique," said Scott McCurdy, Chief Executive Officer of Encino Environmental Services.

SAIC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.

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  • Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.74 compared to $1.34 in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $1.43 for the quarter compared to $2.04 in the prior year quarter.
  • The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 52.7 million shares from 55.3 million during the prior year quarter.

Sidus Space Receives Signals from LizzieSat™ after Successful Launch and Deployment on the SpaceX Transporter-10 Rideshare Mission

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Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced it received multiple signals from its LizzieSat™ satellite after launch and deployment to low Earth orbit as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission on March 4, 2024 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Key Points: 
  • Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced it received multiple signals from its LizzieSat™ satellite after launch and deployment to low Earth orbit as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission on March 4, 2024 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • A replay of the mission can be viewed HERE with the deploy of LizzieSat™ shown at approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes after launch.
  • The Sidus mission and launch team received multiple signals on its FCC approved prime radio frequency and continues to monitor communications with the satellite from its operations center in Merritt Island, Florida.
  • "After a successful launch and deployment, we are very excited to report that during the launch and early operations (LEOP) stage, we received signals from LizzieSat™," said Carol Craig, CEO at Sidus Space.

Lynk Successfully Deploys Two More Orbital ‘Cell Phone Towers in Space’

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Lynk Global, Inc. (“Lynk”), the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-mobile-phone (“Sat2Phone”) telecoms provider, today announced the successful deployment of two more "cell-towers-in-space."

Key Points: 
  • Lynk Global, Inc. (“Lynk”), the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-mobile-phone (“Sat2Phone”) telecoms provider, today announced the successful deployment of two more "cell-towers-in-space."
  • The satellites will further Lynk’s efforts to provide universal mobile connectivity.
  • The two satellite cell towers were launched on the Transporter-10 rideshare mission launched by SpaceX on March 4 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • “The successful deployment of our latest cell towers in space furthers our mission to connect everyone, everywhere.

SAIC Receives $444 Million Contract to Provide System Modernization for Space Launch Ranges

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Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $444 million contract to support Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45.

Key Points: 
  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $444 million contract to support Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45.
  • SAIC will support the modernization of the space launch range instrumentation.
  • Experts from SAIC and partners will collaborate to modernize antiquated instrumentation and processes to enable a faster and more integrated launch environment.
  • SAIC remains at the forefront of national priorities to explore, secure and influence space by leveraging industry expertise and legacy in this domain.

Four Spire Global Satellites Successfully Launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Mission

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Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, successfully launched four Spire built and operated satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission, which launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 4th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, successfully launched four Spire built and operated satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission, which launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 4th, 2024.
  • Spire built and launched two satellites for Myriota, a world-leading provider of secure, low-cost, and long battery life satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT).
  • This strategic expansion enhances Myriota's global coverage and builds upon its existing constellation of 30+ satellites, allowing for more scalable and reliable IoT connectivity for smart devices worldwide.
  • Spire will launch additional satellites on SpaceX rideshare missions later this year.

Sidus Space LizzieSat™ Mission Successfully Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

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Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company announced its LizzieSat™ satellite has successfully launched and deployed to low Earth orbit as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission.

Key Points: 
  • Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company announced its LizzieSat™ satellite has successfully launched and deployed to low Earth orbit as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission.
  • Liftoff occurred at 2:05 p.m. PDT from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • The successful deployment of LizzieSat™ signifies a monumental achievement for Sidus Space, marking its entrance into the next era of space technology and data services.
  • As the LizzieSat™ mission progresses, Sidus Space remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and pushing the frontiers of space technology and data collection.

Sidus Space LizzieSat™ To Launch Today, March 4, 2024 on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare Mission

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Liftoff of the Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”) LizzieSat is targeted for a launch window that opens today, March 4, 2024 at 2:05 p.m. PDT.

Key Points: 
  • Liftoff of the Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”) LizzieSat is targeted for a launch window that opens today, March 4, 2024 at 2:05 p.m. PDT.
  • The satellite will launch as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • "As we prepare to launch LizzieSat, our multi-mission Space Platform with a Purpose™, the launch signifies a momentous occasion not only for Sidus Space but also for the broader space industry.
  • This eagerly awaited occasion marks a significant milestone in Sidus Space's mission of Bringing Space Down to Earth™.