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Momentus Selected by NASA for Launch Services Under VADR Contract
Momentus Inc, a provider of satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services including in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and other in-orbit services, was selected by NASA to provide launch services for future agency missions through its VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) contract. Under this NASA contract, Momentus will have the opportunity to play a crucial…
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Carbon Mapper Shares the First Emissions Detection Images from CO2-Tracking Satellite
Greenhouse gas monitoring nonprofit Carbon Mapper released the first images of emission detection from the Tanager-1 satellite on Thursday, showing methane plumes from energy plants. These first methane detection images were released after the Tanager-1 satellite launched in August. An image shared by Carbon Mapper, above, shows a plume of methane detected at an oil…
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Iridium and Nordic Semiconductor Collaborate to Integrate Iridium NTN Direct into IoT Modules
Iridium Communications Inc., a provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced its collaboration with Nordic Semiconductor for early integration of its Iridium NTN Direct service into Nordic’s LTE-M/NB-IoT modules and chipsets. Nordic Semiconductor is a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions including cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Thread, and…
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Frontgrade’s HiRel Solar Array Drive Assembly Offers LEO to GEO Mission Requirements
Frontgrade Technologies, a provider company of mission critical electronics and electro-mechanical devices for aerospace and defense, is providing the SADA-150, a solar array drive assembly whose reliability and durability are ideally suited for the most stringent mission requirements, from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geostationary Equatorial Orbit (GEO) applications. Frontgrade’s SADA-150 technology is designed to…
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NASA and NOAA to Discuss Solar Cycle 25 and Its Impact on Space Exploration and Technology
NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will discuss the Sun’s activity and the progression of Solar Cycle 25 during a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 15. Tracking the solar cycle is a key part of better understanding the Sun and mitigating its impacts on technology and infrastructure as humanity…
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Iridium Works with Nordic Semiconductor on NTN Direct integration
Iridium Communications has a new collaborator for its recently announced Iridium NTN Direct service. The operator is collaborating with Nordic Semiconductor for early integration of the NTN service into Nordic’s modules and chipsets. Nordic is known for low power wireless connectivity solutions including cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Thread. The company has…
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ViaSat-3 Satellite Starts Government Service for the US Marine Corps
The first Viasat-3 satellite has begun serving its first government customer, the U.S. Marine Corps, Viasat announced Thursday. The Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 (MWCS-38) and the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment are the first two military operational units using the satellite. The MWCS-38 provides expeditionary communications support to the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) inside the…
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BlackSky Secures Seven-figure Contract for Advanced Space Domain Awareness Solutions
BlackSky Technology Inc. won a seven-figure contract to deliver non-Earth Imaging (NEI) services to support the customer’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities. As part of the contract BlackSky will integrate Gen-2 satellite imagery of on-orbit spacecraft into the customer’s collection of SDA assets. “BlackSky’s expansion into SDA unlocks additional value from our current high-resolution Gen-2…
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MSSA and GSMA Collaborates for Mobile Satellite Communications and Global Connectivity
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) is proud to announce a transformative collaboration with the GSMA, the premier global organization representing mobile operators and the broader mobile ecosystem. This alliance is set to push the boundaries of mobile technology, redefine the future of mobile satellite communications, and drive unprecedented advancements in connectivity for consumers and…