Tag: Ground
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KONGSBERG and Andøya Space Join Forces to Advance Norway’s Space Sector
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Andøya Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in several domains of strategic importance to Norway and its allies. The MoU outlines a joint ambition to identify, define, and pursue business opportunities within the space domain, drone segment, and C4ISR. Given the investments already made within…
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces Availability of Intuition Ground System
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced the general availability of Intuition 1.1, its next-generation ground system. Built on a cloud-native, multi-orbit architecture, this release introduces advanced capabilities designed to unify satellite operations, enhance adaptability and maximise efficiency. The foundation of Intuition is its efficient, cloud-native architecture, which reduces compute resource requirements…
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Novaspace Projects $665 Billion in Satellite Build and Launch Activity
Novaspace launches the 28th edition of Satellites to Be Built and Launched, revealing a decade of record-breaking orbital growth. More than 43,000 satellites are expected to launch by 2035, averaging 12 satellites and 8 tons of payload every day. This surge is set to drive a $665 billion market in manufacturing and launch services, fueled…
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GomSpace Secures ESA Contract to Advance Satellite Control Software
GomSpace has secured a significant contract valued at EUR 760,000 (8.5 MSEK) with the European Space Agency (ESA) to accelerate the development of its next-generation Attitude and Orbit Control Software (AOCS) to be rolled out in the next 18 months. This contract marks a pivotal step in advancing satellite positioning and orientation capabilities for both…
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Avio Signs €40 Million Contract With ESA to Develop Reusable Upper Stage Technologies
Developing advanced technologies aimed at the in-flight demonstration of a reusable upper stage: this is the strategic objective of the €40 million contract signed by Avio and the European Space Agency (ESA). The 24-month contract marks a significant step forward in the transition of European launch systems toward full reusability, in line with the most…
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Kongsberg NanoAvionics Selected by ESA to Develop Spacecraft for ESA-EC “IOD/IOV” Program
ESA, through its European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), has selected Lithuania’s Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) to build a large CubeSat platform for its in-orbit demonstration/in-orbit validation (IOD/IOV) programme. Under the project name IHE1-5 CubeSat, NanoAvionics, a leading small satellite bus manufacturer and mission integrator, will build a 12-16U IOD/IOV spacecraft. In particular, the company…
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Satellogic Launches Very-High Resolution Platform for AI-First Earth Observation
Satellogic, a leader in satellite manufacturing and Earth observation data, confirmed the launch of its newest very high-resolution satellite platform, marking a major milestone in the company’s next phase of growth. Designed to meet global demand for sovereign space capabilities, NextGen builds on the company’s proven NewSat architecture, backed by more than a decade of…
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Malin Space Science Systems: Developing Next-Generation Imaging Solutions for Space Exploration
Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS), based in San Diego, California, stands as one of the most influential names in space imaging and planetary exploration. Founded in 1990, the company has built a stellar reputation for designing and manufacturing advanced camera systems and imaging subsystems for spacecraft. Its cutting-edge technologies have played pivotal roles in NASA’s…
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PLD Space Fast-Tracks MIURA 5 Enhancing Europe’s Space Lead
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, is advancing towards the final validation of its reusable MIURA 5 orbital launcher, developed in a record time of just two years. This unprecedented global achievement confirms the company’s industrial maturity and its ability to provide Spain and Europe with a new sovereign access to space. The development…
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Arianespace and BULL Further Collaborates for Space Debris Mitigation on Ariane 6
Arianespace and BULL, in 2024, signed a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to collaborate on space debris mitigation, based on a common understanding of the importance of sustainability in space. Under the MOU, Arianespace and BULL performed a first step of a feasibility study to implement the HORN PMD (Post Mission Disposal) device, which is being…