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German Defense Minister Details 35B Euro Investment in Space-Defense Capabilities
Germany is planning to invest 35 billion euro ($41 billion) in space defense capabilities by 2030, Defense Minister Boris Pistoriu announced this week. In a speech in Berlin at the Space Congress of the Federation of German Industries (FDI), Pistoriu said Germany is investing in a resilient space structure consisting of satellite constellations, ground stations,…
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Sierra’s Dream Chaser is starting to resemble a nightmare
The Dream Chaser spaceplane, which has been under development for two decades, now seems like it might be further than ever from taking flight. On Thursday, NASA, confirming an earlier Ars Technica report, said the first flight of the winged spacecraft will no longer berth with the International Space Station. Rather, the space agency said,…
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Qorvo Unveils Ku-Band Beamformer Integrated Circuits for TDD SATCOM Terminals
Qorvo, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, has released a Ku-band beamformer IC designed to meet the growing demand for terminals that support time-division duplexing (TDD) in compact and power-sensitive SATCOM applications. TDD architectures enable a single antenna array to be used for both transmit and receive, reducing system size and complexity, enabling…
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What are Software-Defined Satellites and Their Role in Next-Generation Flexible and Reconfigurable Spacecraft?
The space industry has experienced a profound transformation with the emergence of software-defined satellites (SDS) which is a revolutionary approach to satellite design that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability and long-term mission resilience. Software-defined Satellites are equipped with programmable payloads, reconfigurable processors and software-driven architectures that can be modified even after launch. These satellites can adapt dynamically to…
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Redwire to Supply Roll-Out Solar Arrays for Axiom Space’s First Space Station Module
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract from Axiom Space, a leader in commercial space infrastructure, to develop and deliver roll-out solar array (ROSA) wings for Axiom Station’s Payload Power Thermal Module (AxPPTM), the first module for the company’s commercial space station. “As a…
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What are Navigational Satellite Constellations and Their Importance in GPS, GNSS and Satellite Navigation?
Navigational satellite constellations serve as the foundational infrastructure for global positioning systems (GPS), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and other satellite-based navigation technologies. By providing precise positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, these constellations have become indispensable across a wide spectrum of civilian, scientific and military applications. They guide aircraft, maritime vessels and ground transportation,…
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Teledyne Labtech and Bangor University to Lead Welsh Space Cooling Project
Teledyne Labtech, a leading innovator in advanced electronic PCB solutions, is spearheading a pioneering Welsh disruptive technology that could revolutionize thermal management in space electronics. The project, titled Advanced Thermal Management for Space Electronics (ATMS), is a collaborative effort between Teledyne Labtech and Bangor University in Wales, supported by Airbus Endeavr – a joint initiative…
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MDA Space Selected to Deliver Enhanced SSA Data Services to the Canadian Defense
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced it has been selected to deliver enhanced space situation awareness to the Department of National Defence (DND). The standing offer awarded to MDA Space, in partnership with Canadian-based ThothX Group, underscores the growing importance of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) in safeguarding…
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Arianespace Secures Launch Deal for German Military Satellites
Arianespace announces it has been awarded the contract to launch two SATCOMBw Stufe 3 satellites with two Ariane 6 for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The satellites will board Europe’s heavy-lift launchers Ariane 6 for a launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The European Ariane 6 launcher family is built by the prime contractor…
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Axiom Space Unveils Global University Alliance for Microgravity Research
Axiom Space is proud to announce the launch of the Axiom Space University Alliance, a global initiative designed to elevate scientific opportunities in microgravity research, technology development, research and development (R&D), and commercial innovation in low-Earth orbit (LEO). With 15 current partners across the U.S., Europe, and Australia, the Alliance is expanding rapidly to become…