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Severn Trent and ICEYE Launch Satellite-Based Flood and Wastewater Monitoring in UK
In a groundbreaking move to boost climate resilience and protect the environment, Severn Trent is working with satellite technology leader ICEYE to enhance flood and wastewater management capabilities across its network in the Midlands. Severn Trent, one of the UK’s largest water utility companies serving over 8 million customers, is leveraging ICEYE’s Flood Insights Solution, powered…
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Nordic Semiconductor Achieves Satellite Network Certification to Enable Global IoT Services
Nordic Semiconductor has announced that its nRF9151 cellular IoT module has been certified for use on Skylo Technologies’ commercially available non-terrestrial network (NTN). The certification confirms full compliance with Skylo’s satellite network, which spans 36 countries and more than 60 million square kilometers, enabling IoT devices to maintain connectivity even in regions without terrestrial network…
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China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks
For the second time this month, a Chinese rocket designed for reuse successfully soared into low-Earth orbit on its first flight Monday, defying the questionable odds that burden the debuts of new launch vehicles. The first Long March 12A rocket, roughly the same height and diameter of SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9, lifted off from the…
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Solestial Signs Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Glenn Research Center
Solestial, the solar energy company for space, announced a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Glenn Research Center to advance the performance and resilience of ultrathin silicon solar arrays in space environments. The collaboration will leverage NASA’s expertise in spacecraft charging and Solestial’s leadership in ultrathin silicon solar technology to better understand and mitigate the effects…
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Karman Space & Defense Showcases Space Capabilities with Propulsion Systems and Payload Deployment
Karman Space & Defense is showcasing the expanding portfolio of spaceflight capabilities, underscoring the role as a key supplier of propulsion systems, payload protection hardware and structural assemblies for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Through a combination of in-house engineering, advanced manufacturing and flight-proven designs, Karman supports commercial, civil and defense space missions from launch through…
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4iG Joins US-based Axiom Space as a Strategic Investor
4iG SDT Zrt. is joining the development and growth plans of the American Axiom Space as an investor, the capital market company announced on the website of the Budapest Stock Exchange. As part of the transaction, the space and defense industry holding company 4iG will implement a capital increase of a total of USD 100…
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CACI Expands Space Intelligence Capabilities with Acquisition of ARKA Group
CACI International announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARKA Group (ARKA) from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (Blackstone) in an all-cash transaction for $2.6 billion. Aligned with CACI’s commitment to delivering advanced technology for national security customers, ARKA supports national security missions through its space-based sensor portfolio and ground-based…
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ispace Partners with JAXA on Lunar Lander Propulsion System Study
ispace, a global lunar exploration company, has signed an agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a study on “Resource Optimization of a Lunar Lander Propulsion System Using Electric Pumps.” Under the agreement, ispace and JAXA will jointly conduct a study on propulsion system optimization by applying an electric pump system to…
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Advanced Thermal Vacuum Systems for Space Qualification and Flight Hardware Validation
Laco Technologies, a long-established provider of aerospace test equipment and environmental simulation systems, is highlighting the comprehensive portfolio of thermal vacuum (TVAC) systems designed to support spacecraft development, qualification and acceptance testing. With decades of experience serving the space, defense and high-reliability electronics sectors, Laco delivers TVAC solutions that replicate the combined thermal and vacuum…
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BlueBird Block-2 Mission: ISRO Successfully Launches LVM3-M6 Rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully executed the LVM3-M6 mission, placing AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite into its intended orbit. Conducted aboard ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle, this dedicated commercial mission underscores the growing collaboration between ISRO and international partners. The flight also marks the sixth operational mission of the LVM3, further cementing…