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Teledyne Micropac Lauches High-Efficiency 3U VPX Power Card for LEO Satellites
Teledyne Micropac, a leader in space-level microcircuit modules and components for mission-critical applications, debuted a patent-pending, standard 3U VPX card. This card enables engineers to design high-efficiency, power-dense satellites for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions while achieving their safety and performance goals. The new VPX-3U-SP-PSC family of power supply cards provides up to 600 W…
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NATO Encouraged to Take Fast Action in Space Management Objectives
Satellite operators and stakeholders are working with NATO as the alliance evolves its role as a space guardian, industry veterans said Tuesday at SATELLITE. NATO has a critical role in aggregating requirements in a fast-paced operational environment that’s changing constantly, according to Don Brown, the head of Global Government for Amazon Kuiper. “What we’re really…
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Multi-Orbit Operators Pitch the Value of Resiliency and Network Optionality
New startups and strategic partnerships are coming together to provide resiliency and network options to an increasingly critical multi-orbit landscape. That was the message from executives involved in building and providing multi-orbit satellite system options at SATELLITE. Yahsat Space Services CEO Ali Al Hashemi spoke on the panel on Tuesday the same day that Yahsat’s…
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Rocket Lab Plans to Acquire Mynaric, Expanding it’s Space Capabilities
Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has entered into a non-binding term sheet with certain lenders to acquire, subject to receipt of certain governmental approvals including those described herein, a controlling equity position in Mynaric AG. Mynaric is a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals…
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Sidus Space and Warpspace Form Joint Venture for Optical Space Communication
Sidus Space and Warpspace signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture aimed at advancing satellite communications and mission operations, Sidus Space announced on March 12. Warpspace is a Japanese space-tech company focused on optical communications to provide near real-time high-speed communication network services. Sidus Space CEO Carol Craig said the agreement…
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Video Interview from the SATShow Floor – A Conversation with Martijn Blanken
Via Satellite editor Mark Holmes has a conversation with Neo Space Group CEO Martijn Blanken on the company’s progress and its future goals. Blanken elaborates on the plans for NSG’s satcom division, potential investments, and the company’s role in the Geostationary (GEO) spatial market. Sponsored by Neo Space Group
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NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 to begin flight to the International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A to begin the Crew-10 mission. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update March 14, 8:30 p.m. EDT: Dragon Endurance is making its way to the space station. Second time was the charm for NASA and SpaceX as they successfully launch the Crew-10 mission to the International…
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China launches 18 satellites from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site
A group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites was launched aboard the Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China’s Hainan Province in the early hours of Wednesday. The satellites, the fifth group of its kind, have entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the China Aerospace Science…
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China unveils new high-thrust engine for future space travel
A Chinese research team announced Monday that a space thruster has achieved full-power operation. The 100 kW high-thrust magnetoplasmadynamic thruster they tested is poised to pave the way for future space travel, with applications in interstellar journeys, interplanetary cargo transport and deep-space exploration. The engine is a plasma propulsion system, working by ionizing the propellant…
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Ubiqconn to Showcase Cutting-Edge Satellite Communication Solutions at Satellite 2025
Ubiqconn Technology, a leading provider of industrial Internet of Vehicle (IoV) and embedded Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, is excited to announce its participation at Satellite 2025 in Washington DC, from March 11th to 13th. As one of the industry’s premier events, Satellite 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for discovering the latest advancements in satellite…