Tag: Ground
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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…
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Planet Labs to Open a Satellite Manufacturing Facility in Berlin
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, announced plans to begin production of next-generation, high-resolution Pelican satellites in Germany. This strategic decision will help Planet better meet growing demand from the European market, responding to an urgent need for persistent and high-performance satellite and intelligence solutions. This new capital investment…
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Lynker and NOAA to Develop Space Weather Forecasts for Critical Infrastructure
Lynker Space announced it will lead a groundbreaking effort in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make space weather forecasts easier to understand and more actionable for operators of the U.S. power grid and other critical infrastructure vulnerable to solar storms. The project marks a major shift in NOAA’s delivery of…
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BAE Systems Supports Dual Spacecraft Launch for NASA and NOAA Missions
BAE Systems is celebrating the successful launch of two spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, supporting vital NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) heliophysics missions. NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On – L1 (SWFO-L1) launched together on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on their way to Lagrange point 1, an…
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Zeno and Orano Partners to Unlock Americium-241 Supply to Fuel Space Nuclear Batteries
Zeno Power and Orano announced a strategic agreement to secure a reliable supply of americium-241 (Am-241), a long-lived isotope uniquely suited for space power, from Orano’s used nuclear fuel recycling operations. This collaboration brings together Zeno, the leading developer of nuclear batteries, and Orano, a recognized leading operator in nuclear fuel cycle material production and…
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Geely Future Mobility Constellation Successfully Deploys 12 Satellites in Third Consecutive Launch
The sixth orbital plane of GEESATCOM, known as Geely Future Mobility Constellation, successfully launched from the waters near Rizhao, Shandong, deploying 12 satellites in a single launch. This marks the third consecutive deployment launch within two months. The satellites successfully entered their designated orbits, all systems are operating normally and the launch mission has been…
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Raytheon and Avio USA Enhance Collaboration on Mk 104 Rocket Motors
Raytheon, an RTX business, and Avio USA have executed a purchase order for funding of up to $26 million for continued engineering work on the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor to support Raytheon’s Standard Missile franchise. The purchase order comes 13 months after the businesses signed a contract for preliminary engineering work on the Mk…