Tag: Ground
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ESA Selects Atheras Analytics SAS to Develop Ground Segment Software for NGSO Satellites
Paris-based Atheras Analytics SAS has been awarded a 12-month contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a bespoke Ground Segment Dimensioning Tool for constellations consisting of one or more satellite networks in potentially different orbits with inter-satellite link (ISL) capabilities. The tool will feature the capability to provide ground segment trade-off analyses, performance…
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ETL Systems Launches Improved Falcon² Frequency Converters for Satellite Communication Systems
ETL Systems, a global manufacturer of RF systems and components, has launched the new and improved Falcon² Frequency Converter governing advancement in frequency conversion technology. This innovative solution, housed in a compact 1U GENUS chassis, offers enhanced RF performance, flexibility, and cooling for uplink and downlink RF signals across the L-band to Ka-band spectrum. Tailored…
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Stratasys to Test the Performance of 3D-Printed Material on Moon
Stratasys, one of the leaders in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced that it will provide 3D-printed materials for an upcoming lunar mission to test their performance on the surface of the moon. The experiments are part of Aegis Aerospace’s first Space Science & Technology Evaluation Facility mission (SSTEF-1). SSTEF is a commercial space testing service,…
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Sateliot to Launch Four New Satellites, Marking Commercial Entry into 5G IoT Constellation
Sateliot, the first company to operate a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G IoT satellite constellation acting as a seamless roaming extension of cellular networks, will launch four new satellites into space this year with SpaceX. With the deployment of these four satellites plus the two already orbiting the Earth, Sateliot enters the first phase of its…
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INTEGRASYS Unveils Orbisat for Efficient Space Asset Tracking and Monitoring
Space is more congested and contested than ever before, therefore INTEGRASYS is releasing Orbisat, the newest solution for Space Situational Awareness and Space Surveillance and Tracking, that interconnects with existing proprietary or public subsystems and allows seamless automation for tracking, collision avoidance, telemetry, Telecommand & Control, as well as finding uncharacterized objects in LEO, MEO,…
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AmpliTech Introduces Ka-Band Low-Noise Block for LEO, MEO, GEO And Ka-Band Teleport Applications
AmpliTech Group, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of state-of-the-art satellite components has announced its new Ka-Band LNB (Low-Noise Block Down Converter Unit). Featuring its proprietary AmpliTech LNA low noise technology, this Ka-Band LNB has an ultra-low noise temperature of 80K (1.05 dB NF). It has been designed for integration into small sats, LEO, MEO, GEO,…
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Returns to Earth After Completing Seventh Crew Rotation Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 has completed the agency’s seventh commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station after splashing down safely in a Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. The international crew of four astronauts spent 199 days in orbit. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan…
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Comsat Architects and Ubotica Partner to Advance AI-Powered Live Earth Intelligence from Space
Comsat Architects, one of the leading space communications companies in Northeast Ohio, announced a new partnership with Ubotica Technologies, a pioneer in autonomous AI-powered satellite technology. Together, Comsat Architects and Ubotica will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into the combination of communication and Earth observation on small satellites in low Earth orbits to unlock the…
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Airbus Ships EUTELSAT 36D Satellite to Florida for SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch
The Airbus-built EUTELSAT 36D geostationary telecommunications satellite has been shipped from Toulouse, France to Sanford, Florida, USA, on board an Airbus BelugaST (A300-600ST). Its next step is the Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, where it will be launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 later this month. With the advent of the new BelugaXL,…
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Sierra Space Introduces Axelerator with Groundbreaking Defense Tech Innovations
Sierra Space, a commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced the launch of Sierra Space Axelerator, an innovation-at-speed incubator designed to fast-track the development of revolutionary defense technologies and mission solutions. Axelerator is set to redefine industry standards by delivering cutting-edge…