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Space Development Agency opens $369 million competition for missile-tracking ground network

by Sandra Erwin September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

SDA seeks contractor to build gateways linking proliferated LEO satellites to military networks

A Miratlas Sky Monitor installation. Credit: Miratlas

Miratlas seeks funds to expand optical ground station mapping technology

by Jason Rainbow August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

A map of Skynopy’s ground station coverage, which the company is looking to expand to provide satellite operators with more geographically diverse downlink options. Credit: Skynopy

From the Magazine

Ground station operators grapple with military targeting

by Jason Rainbow May 6, 2026May 4, 2026

An optical ground station. Credit: Officina Stellare

Officina Stellare wins $2 million contract for lasercom ground station in Spain

by Emma Gatti March 20, 2026March 23, 2026

The Vandenberg Tracking Station is a remote tracking station, located near Santa Maria, Calif., operating within the Space Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN). This collection of remote tracking stations allow space operations centers to communicate with their space assets. Credit: U.S. Air Force

Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy

by Sandra Erwin March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Washington Harbour expands space investments with ground services acquisition

by Sandra Erwin January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Lithuanian space startup Astrolight has begun to build its first optical ground station (OGS) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, which will be based on laser technology. Credit: Astrolight.

Lithuanian space company Astrolight launches Greenland optical ground station project

by Jarosław Adamowski November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

SSC Go

SSC introduces streamlined ground station service

by Jeff Foust November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Building on the ground station it built for an Omani client following the contract’s signing in March 2023, SatRev said it is pursuing a strategy to provide complete and sovereign space capabilities to an international roster of clients. Credit: SatRev

Polish space company SatRev launches Omani ground station amid international expansion

by Jarosław Adamowski July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Skynopy lays foundation for proprietary ground station expansion

by Jason Rainbow October 17, 2024October 21, 2024

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