Tag: Ground
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Boryung and Axiom Space Form a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Space Industry in Korea
Boryung Corporation, a pioneer in innovative solutions based in South Korea, and Axiom Space, one of the leaders in commercial human spaceflight and architect of the world’s first commercial space station, announced the formation of a joint venture aiming to leverage the unique strengths of both companies to advance the commercialization of low-Earth orbit (LEO)…
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Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lunar Lander on Earth Re-Entry Trajectory Amid Propulsion Anomaly
For 16 years, Astrobotic has been dedicated to making the Moon accessible to the world. The responsible preservation of the cislunar space environment for all is top of mind as we complete this mission. Since the Peregrine lunar lander’s anomaly occurred 6 days ago, we have been evaluating how best to safely end the spacecraft’s…
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Jim Bridenstine, Former NASA Administrator Joins Starlab Space’s Board of Directors
Starlab Space, the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, announced Jim Bridenstine will join the company’s Board of Directors. The former NASA Administrator will help guide Starlab Space as the company continues toward its vision of building a continuously crewed, free-flying space station. “Airbus and Voyager are proud to welcome Jim Bridenstine to…
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NASA Awards $478 Million Contract to 12 Companies for Space Station Program Support
NASA has selected 12 companies to provide research, engineering, and mission integration services for the International Space Station Program. The $478 million Research, Engineering & Mission Integration Services-2 (REMIS-2) contract will support the International Space Station Program work based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The companies will provide spaceflight, ground hardware and software,…
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Hughes JUPITER 3 Satellite Initiates Over the Air Testing with Ground System
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, announced its JUPITER 3 ultra-high-density satellite has successfully deployed its solar arrays and antennas, and the spacecraft has passed readiness testing by the manufacturer, Maxar Space Systems. Hughes is now testing the satellite communications with ground equipment, which is the final step before initiating broadband services for customers such…
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D-Orbit Secures €100 Million in Funding to Advance Space Logistics Services
D-Orbit, a leading global provider of cutting-edge inspace logistics services, announced the successful first closing of its Series C funding round, raising about €100m. This funding round, which is one of the largest ever for a European Space Tech company, follows D-Orbit’s stellar 2023, which saw it deliver triple-digit yearly revenue growth since 2021, win…
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Global Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability Extends AUKUS Alliance Collaboration
Northrop Grumman Corporation is developing the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) that will track objects in the geosynchronous orbit, protecting critical U.S. and allied satellites. DARC is a global network of three advanced ground-based sensors to be operated in collaboration with AUKUS alliance partners, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Leaders from…
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Gilat Unveils New Brand Identity Embracing the New Space Revolution Commitment
Gilat Satellite Networks, a global company in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced the launch of a new brand identity embracing the company’s commitment to the new space revolution and reflecting the company’s vision of the right of all people to be connected. The new brand identity, with a newly designed logo inspired by…
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Oxford Space Systems Secures £3 Million in Funding to Drive Future Growth
Oxford Space Systems announced that it has completed an equity investment round of c. £3 million to fund growth opportunities that it has identified in the UK and export markets. The funding round was predominantly taken up by existing investors in the company. Oxford Space Systems has seen rapid growth over the past two years,…
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Cutting-Edge Advanced Channel Emulator Addresses the Evolving Needs of SATCOM Testing
dBm Corporation, a pioneering force in RF test equipment and components, has introduced the Advanced Channel Emulator (ACE9600) to address the evolving needs of satellite communications testing. The dBm Advanced Channel Emulator (ACE) is one of the most advanced non-terrestrial RF channel emulation solutions to date. Its capabilities encompass the emulation of critical impairments such…