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Zaitra Aims to Make Satellites More Autonomous and Boost the Czech Space Industry
AI and space tech startup Zaitra is working to make satellites more autonomous and boost the profile of the Czech space industry, where the company is based. Zaitra closed its pre-seed investment round of 1.7 million euros ($1.8 million) in October 2024, led by Berlin-based fund Sunfish Partners. The round also included contributions from Czech…
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York Space Systems Unveils M-Class Satellite Platform for Larger Payloads
York Space Systems has unveiled its largest satellite to date, the M-Class platform, designed to accommodate payloads weighing up to 1,000 kilograms. The Denver-based company introduced the new platform to meet growing customer demand for greater power and capabilities, particularly for Earth-observation and communications missions. Michael Lajczok, Chief Technology Officer at York, explained, “The M-Class…
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The long-planned return of two astronauts from space is now a political issue
On Thursday NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to don spacesuits to exit the International Space Station. However, despite a plea from President Trump to bring them home as soon as possible, the pair won’t be coming home just yet. This will be a routine spacewalk outside the space station. In the…
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Master Bond Introduces NASA-Approved EP53TC Epoxy for Heat Dissipation
Master Bond has launched EP53TC, a two-component epoxy designed for bonding, sealing, coating, and small potting applications where efficient heat dissipation is crucial. The epoxy is formulated with a specialty filler with a particle size ranging from 5 to 30 microns. It is a flowable system with a mixed viscosity of 45,000-65,000 cps at room…
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Planet Secures $230 Million Contract for Pelican Satellite Program with Asia-Pacific Customer
Planet announced its largest contract to date on Jan. 29, securing a $230 million multiyear deal with an undisclosed commercial customer based in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the agreement, Planet will design, launch, and operate its Pelican high-resolution Earth-observation satellites, allocating a portion of the satellite capacity to the unnamed customer, which collaborates closely with…
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Planet Secures $230 Million Contract for Pelican Satellite Program with Asia-Pacific Customer
Planet announced its largest contract to date on Jan. 29, securing a $230 million multiyear deal with an undisclosed commercial customer based in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the agreement, Planet will design, launch, and operate its Pelican high-resolution Earth-observation satellites, allocating a portion of the satellite capacity to the unnamed customer, which collaborates closely with…
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York Space Systems Unveils M-CLASS Satellite for High-Power & Flexible Missions
York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to rapidly deploying complete space mission solutions, announced the latest addition to its satellite platform portfolio, the M-CLASS. With a payload capacity of 1,000 kilograms and 8 kW of peak power, the M-CLASS addresses the growing demand for higher power and greater mission flexibility, enabling customers…
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SiriusXM’s SXM-9 Satellite Enters Service After Successful In-Orbit Testing
SiriusXM and Maxar Space Systems announced that the SXM-9 satellite has completed in-orbit testing and is now fully operational by SiriusXM after being successfully launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on December 5, 2024. “SiriusXM is committed to cutting-edge technology and enhancing the proprietary satellite delivery systems that help power our audio entertainment and…
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Northrop Grumman Space Segment Ends Streak of Growth in 2024
Northrop Grumman ended its streak of growth in the Space Systems segment in 2024. Sales were down 1% year-over-year, in line with expectations from leadership. Despite the dip in sales, Space operating margin improved in 2024. CEO Kathy Warden also spoke with investors on Thursday about the opportunity for Northrop Grumman with President Trump’s plan…
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ISRO’s GSLV-F15 Successfully Launches NVS-02 for NavIC Navigation System
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the GSLV-F15/NVS-02 mission, marking a historic milestone as the 100th launch from India’s premier spaceport, Sriharikota. GSLV-F15 is the 17th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the 11th flight with the Indigenous Cryo stage. It is the 8th operational flight of GSLV with…