Tag: Ground
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Viasat Successfully Demonstrates UK Satellite-Based Augmentation System
Viasat has demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showing how highly accurate GPS data can maximize safety and improve efficiency. The test flight, flown from Cranfield Airport using the National Flying Laboratory Centre‘s Saab 340B aircraft, showcased a UK-based SBAS that delivers more precise, reliable navigation data. The UK…
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LeoLabs Receives Order from NOAA to Develop the National Space Traffic Coordination System
LeoLabs, the company with the largest and most comprehensive catalogue of objects in low Earth orbit, announced it received a Consolidated Pathfinder order from NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) for the development of the civil-led, national Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Through this contract, OSC can leverage LeoLabs’ in-house expertise, artificial intelligence techniques,…
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Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission One, Part of NASA’s CLPS Concludes
The first flight of NASA’s commercial lunar delivery service carrying agency science and technology, as well as other customer payloads intended for the Moon, has come to an end. After 10 days and 13 hours in space, Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission One made a controlled re-entry on Earth over open water in the South Pacific at…
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ETL Systems Introduces Genus Redundant SATCOM Amplifiers with Cutting-Edge Features
In a rapidly evolving world of satellite communication technology, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. ETL Systems demonstrates its commitment to innovation with the new and improved Genus Redundant Amplifiers. This product boasts an array of benefits, including future-proofing and secure protocols, compact design, improved RF specifications, wider…
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Sidus Space Introduces State-of-the-Art Multi-Material 3D Printed Space Hardware Division
Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company has achieved another milestone by introducing its innovative Multi-Material 3D Printing Division. The Company’s expertise expands beyond traditional hardware and satellite manufacturing, now offering innovative engineering and advanced 3D printing services. The Company utilized MarkForged X7 printers and OnyxFR-A material to manufacture structural support components in its…
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OHB System AG Awarded a Contract by ESA to Develop Next-Gen Sentinel-2 Satellites
The view from space is crucial for observing our blue planet even more closely to obtain more precise data for tackling climate change as well as for monitoring and mapping the Earth’s surface. Therefore, work is already underway to develop the next generation of Sentinel-2 satellites for the European Earth observation program Copernicus. The OHB…
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ReliaSat’s Product Range Unlocks the Potential of Ku, K, and Ka Bands in LEO Satellites
In the dynamic realm of satellite communications, especially for LEO satellites, frequency bands like Ku, K, and Ka have become pivotal. As we progress further into the age of space technology, understanding the unique benefits of these bands is crucial. The choice of frequency band – Ku, K, and Ka – for LEO Satellites hinges…
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Pixxel Opens New Spacecraft Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru, India
Pixxel, one of the leaders in innovative hyperspectral earth-imaging technology inaugurated its first Spacecraft Manufacturing Facility “MegaPixxel” in Bengaluru. The new facility, spanning more than 30,000 sq ft, consolidates all satellite manufacturing services, providing a comprehensive Spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) facility under one roof. The facility will ensure a streamlined production process from…
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Axiom Mission 3 Successfully Launched to the International Space Station
Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station, successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-3 crew is now in orbit and the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is anticipated to dock at the space-facing port of…
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Mynaric Selected by DARPA for Phase 2 of Space-BACN Program
Mynaric one of the leading providers of industrialized, cost-effective, and scalable laser communications products, has been selected as a key development partner for Phase 2 of the Space-based adaptive communications node (Space-BACN) program of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. DARPA’s Space-BACN program envisions a low-cost, scalable optical communications terminal that could be reconfigured to…