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Orbital Propulsion Centre Introduces New 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster for Satellites
Orbital Propulsion Centre a division of the ArianeGroup renowned for spacecraft propulsion, quality, reliability, and performance has introduced a new 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster for satellites, spacecraft, and platforms The 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine thruster has a thrust range of 7.9 to 24.6N (vacuum) and an ISP of 222 to 230 sec. It is equipped with…
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Norwegian Space Agency Launches NorSat-TD Satellite with Iodine Electric Propulsion System
The Norwegian Space Agency’s NorSat-TD satellite was successfully launched onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellite is fitted with a ThrustMe NPT30-I2 iodine fueled electric propulsion system. Extending the satellites’ lifetime through collision avoidance and end-of-mission deorbiting soon will not be an option but the only…
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The Aerospace Corp to Lead In-Space Servicing Effort for NASA
NASA has selected The Aerospace Corporation to lead a consortium to develop in-space servicing capabilities collaborating with government, industry, and academia. The consortium will focus on in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) — capabilities in space that can extend the life of missions, or manufacturing in space. The Aerospace Corp announced the Consortium for Space…
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Xiphos and Epiq Solutions Announce New Q8RF Radiation Tolerant Embedded Computer Module
Xiphos Systems Corporation and Epiq Solutions have introduced the Xiphos Q8RF, a next-generation radiation-tolerant embedded computer based on the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ ZU28DR RFSoC. The Q8RF is targeted for small satellite applications where advanced wide bandwidth processing is required while minimizing size and power consumption. The Q8RF combines an embedded Linux computer, reprogrammable logic, multi-giga…
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SpaceX launches largest rocket ever built, but test flight ends in explosion
SpaceX’s Starship rocket, nearly 40 stories tall, climbs off its launch pad at the Starbase launch site in South Texas. Credit: Trevor Mahlmann / Spaceflight Now After years of anticipation, SpaceX launched the first test flight of its full-scale Starship rocket Thursday from South Texas, but the mission ended four minutes later as the vehicle…
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EBAD Showcases New One-shot Hold and Release Mechanism for Satellites
EBAD one of the global leaders in non-pyrotechnic Hold Down & Release Mechanisms (HDRM) for the spacecraft market has introduced a new electrically initiated, one-shot release mechanism for satellites and spacecraft deployment. The NEA Model 9100 is a Hold Down & Release Mechanisms (HDRM) that features a non-explosive hold down and release function and can…
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Maxar Shareholders Approve Advent International Acquisition
Maxar’s shareholders approved the acquisition by Advent International, at a price of $53 in cash per share. Approximately 99.6% of the shares that voted in a special meeting voted in favor of the transaction, representing approximately 75.4% of the total outstanding shares of Maxar common. This approves the transaction to take Maxar private in a…
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Live coverage: SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes on test flight from Texas
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of SpaceX’s first full-scale Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket from Starbase, SpaceX’s development and test facility at Boca Chica Beach, Texas. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter. [tabby title=”SFN Live”] [tabbyending]
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SDA Expects to Release Tranche 2 Transport, Tracking Solicitations This Summer and Fall
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is preparing to issue solicitations for Tranche 2 of its proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, with a solicitation for Tranche 2 Transport Layer Alpha set for this summer, and Tranche 2 Tracking solicitation to be released in the fall. SDA Director Derek Tournear spoke about the solicitations on Wednesday during a…
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Aphelion Orbitals Offers Responsive Nanosatellite Launch Solutions
Aphelion, a pioneer in responsive nanosatellite launch solutions, offers rapid, turnkey access to space with their solutions. Aphelion develops launch vehicles and nanosatellite technologies to enable simple, commercial access to space. They have built the first mass-produced nanosatellite launch system that allows for regular, scheduled orbital access at an unprecedented rate and cost. PRODUCTS &…