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Momentus Awarded DARPA Contract for In-Orbit Assembly of Large Structures in Space
Momentus Inc. a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, technologies, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, announced it has been awarded a contract expansion by the U.S. Department of Defense organization, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to conduct an in-orbit demonstration of the assembly of large scale structures. The mission will launch…
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NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Pandora Mission
NASA has selected SpaceX of Starbase, Texas, to provide the launch service for the agency’s Pandora mission, which will study at least 20 known exoplanets and their host stars to find out how changes in stars affect our observations of exoplanet atmospheres. The selection is part of NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR)…
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Opening Up the IFC Market: The Global Roaming Approach Behind SES Open Orbits
The aviation market is hotly contested in the satellite industry — it’s a prime area of opportunity for connectivity as airlines invest in new planes and fleet upgrades. SES is bringing a new solution to the market — SES Open Orbits — which the operator says is based on an open architecture approach that allows airlines to…
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Ovzon Hires New CFO and Secures Italian Contract Renewal
Ovzon has appointed André Löfgren as its new CFO. Löfgren will start the role at the beginning of May. Löfgren will also be a member of Ovzon’s group management. The company’s interim CFO Viktor Bremer will continue within the company as group finance manager. Ovzon announced the appointment, Feb. 11. Löfgren previously worked for construction…
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ULA’s Vulcan rocket still doesn’t have the Space Force’s seal of approval
Last October, United Launch Alliance started stacking its third Vulcan rocket on a mobile launch platform in Florida in preparation for a mission for the US Space Force by the end of the year. That didn’t happen, and ULA is still awaiting the Space Force’s formal certification of its new rocket, further pushing out delivery…
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Space Force Prepares to Release International Partner Strategy for Allied Collaboration
RESTON, VIRGINIA — The U.S. Space Force will roll out its International Partnership Strategy in the coming months, laying out a plan to integrate its capabilities more tightly with its closest allies, a senior advisor to Gen B. Chance Saltzman, the service’s Chief of Space Operations, said Tuesday. The Space Force’s partnership strategy is “focused…
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MDA Space Secures $1.1B Contract to Develop Globalstar’s Next-Gen LEO Constellation
MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has signed a definitive contract with Globalstar Inc. to be the prime contractor for the satellite operator’s next generation low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, with a total contract value of approximately $1.1 billion. As part of the definitive…
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Redwire Wins Contract to Deliver Third Mako Spacecraft for US Space Force
Orion Space Solutions awarded Redwire a contract to deliver a third Mako spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Tetra-6 mission, Redwire announced Feb. 11. This mission follows the Tetra-5 mission, where Redwire is delivering two Mako spacecraft. The award was originally to Hera Systems, which is now part of Redwire after Redwire acquired the…
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What is Symbol Rate Uplink of a Satellite Bus?
The symbol rate uplink of a satellite bus is a critical parameter in satellite communications, referring to the rate at which symbols are transmitted from the ground station to the satellite. It is a measure of how quickly data is sent from the Earth to the satellite and is a key factor in determining the…
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What is Sensitivity of a Magnetometer?
The sensitivity of a magnetometer is defined as to its ability to detect and measure small changes in the magnetic field. This sensitivity is crucial for applications ranging from geological surveys and space exploration to navigation and military operations. Understanding the principles behind magnetometer sensitivity involves understanding the sensor technology, calibration methods, signal processing, and…