Tag: Ground
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Blue Origin to Demonstrate Blue Ring’s Mission Operation Capabilities on DarkSky-1 Mission
Blue Origin will demonstrate Blue Ring’s mission operation capabilities and core flight systems on an upcoming Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)-sponsored launch, furthering its mission to build a road to space. Blue Ring’s end-to-end services will seamlessly connect ground and space communications to support a variety of missions on-orbit. The DarkSky-1 (DS-1) mission will demonstrate Blue…
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NanoAvionics Selects Neuraspace’s AI-Based Space Traffic Management Solution
Neuraspace, a European-born global company in space traffic management (STM), announced that Kongsberg NanoAvionics has selected Neuraspace’s space traffic management (STM) solution, based on artificial intelligence for its own end-to-end small satellite mission services. Satellite manufacturer and mission integrator NanoAvionics will make Neuraspace’s STM system for collision analysis, manoeuvre planning, and improving space sustainability part…
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GITAI’s Robotic Arm Successfully Completes Full Technology Demonstration Outside the ISS
GITAI USA, one of the leading space robotics startups headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, announced the successful completion of all planned tasks in an external demonstration focusing on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). These tasks are crucial for on-orbit satellite servicing and were accomplished using a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) outside…
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Northrop Grumman Selected by DARPA to Develop Concept for Lunar Railroad
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by DARPA to further develop the concept of building a moon-based railroad network as part of the broader 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. The envisioned lunar railroad network could transport humans, supplies and resources for commercial ventures across the lunar surface – contributing to a space economy for…
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Intelsat Expands Partnership with Eutelsat Group for Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Solutions
Intelsat announced a strategic advance in its service capabilities through an expanded partnership with Eutelsat Group related to that company’s OneWeb low-earth orbit (LEO) constellation. The deal is a significant development for multi-orbit satellite connectivity solutions and positions Intelsat at the forefront of the next wave in global connectivity. The arrangement provides a commitment of $250…
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SWISSto12 Accelerates Global Expansion with New Production Space and Talent Acquisition
SWISSto12, one of Europe’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and a leading satellite and Radio Frequency product manufacturer, announced its continued global expansion. The company has secured additional production space at its headquarters in Switzerland, increasing the size of its existing site to 5,700m2. In addition, SWISSto12 has welcomed several new Satcom engineering experts to its growing…
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CopaSAT Unveils Starshield and Starlink-Enabled STORM V3 COTM Terminals at SATELLITE 2024
CopaSAT announced its STORM V3 satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal engineered for commercial, government, military, and national security operations. The electronically steered antenna (ESA) boasts high-throughput data rates of up to 200Mbps downlink and 20Mbps uplink in a shock-resistant, IP68-rated package of only 23″x20″x2.65″ and a weight of less than 30 pounds (13.6 Kg). It is…
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Tyvak International Delivers Hera Milani Deep-Space Nanosatellite for ESA’s Hera Mission
Tyvak International SRL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation and a leading European nano and microsatellite manufacturer based in Torino, Italy, announced that they have completed the formal delivery of the Hera Milani satellite to the European Space Agency. For this historical event, a ceremony was held on March 14th at Tyvak International’s premises…
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ExoAnalytic Launches Advanced Tracking Service for Satellite Operations in GEO
ExoAnalytic Solutions, a pioneer in commercial space domain awareness (SDA) solutions, launched ExoTrack, a tracking service for operators of satellites in geosynchronous orbit. The precision ephemeris and safety of flight service provided by ExoTrack for geosynchronous orbit operations bring new levels of reliability and cost-effectiveness. Piloted and proven with select companies over the past year,…
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Frontgrade Introduces Plastic-Encapsulated Arm Microcontroller for New Space Missions
Frontgrade Technologies, a provider of mission-critical electronics for aerospace and defense, has introduced its first plastic-encapsulated Arm Microcontroller to the Space market. This new Arm Microcontroller will achieve flight grade production in July 2024 through NASA’s PEM INST-001 Level 2 qualification standard for plastic-encapsulated microcircuits. The PEM qualification assures Frontgrade’s customers that the device meets…