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Top Space Transmitters in 2023
Space Transmitters orchestrate the seamless transmission of data across the celestial landscape. These sophisticated devices play a pivotal role in bridging the communication gap between distant spacecraft, satellites, and ground-based stations, facilitating the exchange of crucial information that fuels our understanding of the cosmos. Space Transmitters harness advanced signal processing and radio frequency technologies to…
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Sidus Space Looks Toward 2024 Launch After Milestone Success in 2023
Sidus Space, a multi-faceted space and data-as-a-service company concludes 2023 with remarkable achievements, laying the groundwork for an eagerly anticipated launch in Q1 2024. 2023: A Pivotal Year for Sidus Space “2023 was a pivotal year for Sidus Space. We accomplished significant milestones, preparing for the launch of LizzieSat, a testament to our commitment to…
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SpaceX aces modern-day launch turnaround record with Falcon 9 Starlink mission
A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from the fog surrounding Space Launch Complex 40 on the Starlink 6-36 mission. This was the 72nd and final orbital launch of 2023 from the Cape. Image: Spaceflight Now SpaceX completed double-header launch night as the end of the year approached. A Falcon 9 rocket launched the Starlink 6-36…
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How many rockets did SpaceX launch in 2023?
Starship not included in success and launch rates. Number of launches: 98 (Falcon 9: 91, Falcon Heavy: 5, Starship: 2) Non-Starlink launches: 34 Launch success rate: 100% Launch rate: 3.8 days (Needed for 100 launches: 3.65 or lower) East Coast launches: 68 (LC-39A: 13, SLC-40: 55) Gulf Coast launches: 2 (Starbase) West Coast launches: 28…
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China’s space station listed as top engineering achievements
China’s space station has been selected as Global Top 10 Engineering Achievements 2023. The results were finalized through a global collection of nominations, expert selection and recommendations, a public questionnaire and deliberation by the selection committee, according to a report published on Wednesday in Engineering, the flagship journal of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. These…
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China launches new satellites to enhance BDS-3 services
China on Tuesday sent two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The two satellites, the 57th and 58th satellites of the BeiDou system, were launched at 11:26 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1…
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China launches 3 satellites from sea
China on Tuesday successfully launched a Long March-11 carrier rocket into space, sending three satellites into planned orbit. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the rocket from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, south China’s Guangdong Province, at 6:39 a.m. (Beijing Time). The satellites, Shiyan-24C, will be mainly used for space science and technology experiments.…
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket, X-37B military spaceplane
A Falcon Heavy roars passed the Moon as it launches the X-37B for the U.S. military. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now. Buy Photo The second time was the charm for SpaceX as it was able to launch the X-37B military spaceplane onboard its Falcon Heavy rocket. Liftoff of the USSF-52 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center…
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Qualcomm Developed Select Chipset Platforms Compatible with ISRO’s NavIC L1 Signals
Qualcomm Technologies, in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has developed and tested select chipset platforms that support NavIC L1 signals. The initiative will help accelerate the adoption of NavIC and enhance the geo-location capabilities of mobile, automotive and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the region. Speaking about the development,…
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Stellant Selects Todd Hansen as VP and General Manager of the PA Facility
Stellant Systems a premier manufacturer of critical spectrum and RF Amplification Solutions strengthen its executive leadership team with the selection of Todd Hansen as Vice President & General Manager of the Williamsport, PA facility. Todd is responsible for driving operational performance and process improvements at the Williamsport, PA site and reports to Stellant’s Chief Operating…