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China launches low Earth orbit satellite group
China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan on Monday. The satellite group, the 13th of its kind that will constitute an internet constellation, was launched at 10:41 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-12 carrier rocket. The…
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Brno Showcases Czech Space Innovation at Space Tech Expo Europe
The Brno region has become one of Europe’s most dynamic space hubs. More than 30 companies are now active in satellite and space technologies, employing over 400 specialists, a workforce grown by a quarter in three years. Supported by the innovation agency JIC, which operates business incubator ESA BIC in the region and connects startups…
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Rheinmetall and ICEYE Establish Joint Venture in Neuss
The technology group Rheinmetall and ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, have completed the establishment of their joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH, based in Neuss, Germany. As the majority shareholder, Rheinmetall AG holds 60 per cent of the shares in the joint venture, while ICEYE Oy holds 40 per cent.…
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Hawk Plus by Argotec: Satellite Platform for High-Performance and Multi-Mission Space Applications
Italian aerospace company Argotec offers the Hawk Plus platform, a high-performance satellite system engineered for demanding orbital missions. Building on the legacy of the successful Hawk platform, Hawk Plus combines enhanced payload capacity, increased power efficiency and advanced thermal control systems, offering a robust and flexible solution for commercial, scientific and governmental space applications. Developed…
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Antaris Redefines Satellite Development with Space Platform for Agile and Scalable Missions
Global space-technology pioneer Antaris has introduced the Space Platforms, a revolutionary end-to-end software-defined satellite ecosystem designed to simplify and accelerate spacecraft design, simulation, integration and operation. Combining digital engineering with open architecture and cloud-based collaboration, the Antaris Space Platform marks a transformative shift toward faster, more scalable and cost-effective satellite missions. By bridging the gap…
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mPower Launches World’s First Automated Space Solar Module Factory in New York
mPower Technology, the solar technology company transforming space power with its DragonSCALES solar modules, announced the official launch of a new high-volume solar module production line at Universal Instruments Corporation (UIC) in Conklin, New York. The facility, already producing solar modules for Airbus under a recently announced contract with mPower, is the first automated, high-volume…
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Return mission for Shenzhou-20 astronauts proceeds smoothly
Work on the return mission of China’s Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew is proceeding in an orderly manner as planned, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday. After the return mission was postponed, emergency response plans and measures were immediately activated, and a comprehensive simulation analysis, testing, and safety assessment of the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft…
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China successfully launches new test satellites
China has launched a group of new test satellites into space from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China’s Shandong Province, on Sunday. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the Long March-11 carrier rocket at 5:01 a.m. (Beijing Time). Three Shiyan-32 test satellites entered the preset orbit successfully. These satellites are primarily used for…
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Filtronic Secures €7 Million Contract for LEO Satellite RF Assemblies
Filtronic, a leader in high-frequency RF solutions for space applications, has secured a contract with a leading European aerospace manufacturer to supply RF assemblies for integration into a major Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation program. The contract, valued at over €7 million, will be delivered over the next three years. The complex assemblies, designed…
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Rocket Lab delays debut of Neutron rocket to 2026
An artist’s rendering of a Rocket Lab Neutron rocket during stage separation. Illustration: Rocket Lab The inaugural flight of Rocket Lab’s reusable, medium-lift Neutron rocket is now set for 2026, instead of this year. The company said more testing and qualification work was needed. Sir Peter Beck, the CEO of Rocket Lab, announced the shift…