Tag: Ground
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Quantic Wenzel Oscillators Selected for NASA JPL’s VenSAR Instrument on ESA’s EnVision Mission
Quantic Wenzel, an industry leader in mission-critical frequency control and timing solutions, announced its selection to deliver space-qualified 10 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs) in support of NASA’s Venus Synthetic Aperture Radar (VenSAR), an instrument designed to fly on the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Envision mission. Envision will study Venus’s atmosphere, surface and subsurface with…
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Velo3D and iRocket Expand Partnership to Accelerate Reusable Launch Tech with 3D Printing
Velo3D, a leading provider of advanced metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology for mission-critical parts, today announced an expanded partnership with Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket), a next-generation aerospace company developing 100% reusable launch vehicles. 3D printing will enable iRocket to iterate on the design with each recoverable launch. In addition, iRocket’s pivotal use of additive…
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Kymeta Selected as Multi-Orbit SATCOM Provider for US Army’s NGC2 Pilot
Kymeta Corporation, the world-leading satellite terminals manufacturer, announced it has been selected as a multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) capability provider in the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Pilot with the Osprey u8 terminal. Selected for its battle-proven capabilities and easy-to-use features developed with the modern warfighter in mind, Kymeta terminals offer full-duplex data transport,…
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ICEYE and IHI Partner to Develop Advanced Earth Observation Satellite Constellation
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth observation, and IHI Corporation, the Japanese leader in aerospace and defense industries, have signed a procurement contract to build an Earth observation satellite constellation for security, civilian and commercial use. Under the terms of the contract, IHI has placed an initial order…
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Atomic-6 Introduces Space Armor Spacecraft Shield for Satellite Systems
Atomic-6, a leading manufacturer of advanced mobility composites, introduced a revolutionary protection product for spacecraft and astronauts – Space Armor tiles. Space Armor tiles are the first RF (radio frequency)-permeable orbital debris shield, resisting impact while allowing mission-critical radio communications to and from the satellite it’s protecting. In another world’s first, Space Armor tiles are…
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Planet Labs Secures NGA Contract for AI Maritime Analytics
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, announced its subsidiary Planet Labs Federal has been awarded a contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the Luno B indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The $12.8 million initial award is for Advanced Analytics for Maritime Operations and Reconnaissance (AAMOR). Under…
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SkyFi Upgrades ATAK Plugin for Real-Time Satellite Imagery
SkyFi, the leading Earth Intelligence Platform, announced an update to its Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) plugin. The new release introduces a suite of powerful features designed to give tactical and remote teams unprecedented control over their Areas of Interest (AOIs) and imagery, ensuring mission readiness and security in any environment. The SkyFi ATAK plugin…
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Beyond Gravity Expands Solar Array Mechanism Production Capacity Fivefold
Beyond Gravity, a global supplier of space technologies headquartered in Zurich, has expanded its manufacturing area in Switzerland for solar array drive mechanisms. The mechanisms are used to orient satellite solar wings toward the sun, ensuring optimal energy generation. “By doubling our manufacturing area we have increased our production capacity fivefold”, says Oliver Grassmann, Executive…
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Exolaunch and Skyroot Aerospace Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Access to Space
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration and deployment services, and Skyroot Aerospace, India’s leading private space launch company, announced a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) to provide end-to-end launch services for satellites and expand access to orbit for commercial, institutional and government customers worldwide. Through this agreement, Exolaunch will integrate and deploy…
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SemiQon and VTT Secures EARTO Prize for Cryogenic CMOS Breakthrough
EARTO, the organisation of the European Research and Technology Organisations, awarded SemiQon and VTT first prize in the “Impact Expected” category on 14 October 2025 in Brussels for a pioneering cryogenic CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) chip innovation. The solution enables the full capacity of advanced CMOS functionalities at cryogenic temperatures, thereby unlocking new possibilities for…