Tag: LEO
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FCC Grants Amazon 50% Kuiper Deployment Extension to July 2027
How Did Amazon Secure Additional Time for Kuiper Deployment? The FCC granted Amazon a critical deployment deadline waiver for Project Kuiper on June 5, extending the company’s timeline to deploy 1,618 satellites—half its authorized satellite constellation—by July 30, 2027. The waiver comes with significant conditions limiting Amazon’s spectrum priority rights, potentially affecting the company’s competitive…
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Beyond Gravity Launches APPMAX2-XS Propulsion Pointing Mechanism for Small Satellites
Beyond Gravity, a leading space supplier, revealed a new product innovation. APPMAX2-XS is a next-generation electric propulsion pointing mechanism designed specifically for small satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The new two-axis mechanism addresses key industry demands for reduced mass, rapid delivery, and flexible integration. “Our new mechanism delivers an exceptionally compact and mass-efficient solution…
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Telesat Develops Lightspeed LEO Network for Enterprise and Mission-Critical Connectivity
Telesat, a Canadian satellite communications company, is developing the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network to provide enterprise-grade broadband connectivity for telecommunications providers, governments, aviation operators, maritime users and enterprise customers. The network is designed to extend high-performance communications beyond the reach of traditional terrestrial infrastructure while delivering the reliability and operational flexibility required for…
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Teledyne HiRel Unveils Space-Screened and Ultra-Low Power Wideband Low Noise Amplifier
Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and a leading supplier of high-reliability RF and microwave solutions, announced the TDLNA0840SEP, a space-screened, ultra-low-power, wideband low-noise amplifier (LNA) designed to support the growing demands of satellite constellations in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), spaceborne communications and advanced RF front-end…
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Dhruva Space Expands Indigenous Space Capabilities with Modular Satellite Platforms
Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-based full-stack space engineering company, is advancing a portfolio of modular satellite platforms designed to support commercial, scientific and defense missions in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. The company’s satellite architecture spans spacecraft ranging from CubeSats to Microsats, with platform masses extending from less than 1 kg to 500 kg, enabling…
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LEO atmospheric pollution from satellites demands new regulations
How serious is atmospheric pollution from satellite reentry? Atmospheric scientists are demanding immediate regulatory action as exotic materials from satellite and rocket hardware increasingly contaminate Earth’s atmosphere through uncontrolled reentry. With Low Earth Orbit (LEO) traffic surging toward 100,000 active satellites by 2030, researchers warn current environmental oversight fails to address long-term atmospheric chemistry impacts.…
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SEOPS Announces Waymaker Rideshare Program with Inaugural Falcon 9 Mission
During the SmallSat Europe conference being held in Amsterdam, space access provider SEOPS announced its Waymaker program, the company’s dedicated rideshare missions to low Earth orbit (LEO). Waymaker is designed to provide customers with SEOPS-managed dedicated rideshare capacity to LEO through standardized capacity portions, defined interfaces, and a managed mission process. SEOPS has signed a…
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Aitech Supercharges the Space-Proven Rugged AI Systems with NVIDIA IGX Thor
Aitech, a global leader in rugged, embedded AI-ready computing solutions, announced it will integrate the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform into its S-A2300 COTS AI Supercomputer and future designs, expanding AI computing capabilities and ushering in a new era of accelerated computing for space and missions requiring edge AI. By integrating IGX Thor, Aitech is positioned…
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Sateliot Develops 5G NTN Connectivity Services from Space for Massive IoT Applications
Sateliot, a Spain-based satellite telecommunications company, is developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) constellation designed to extend standardized cellular connectivity from space for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s satellite communications architecture is focused on enabling direct satellite-based connectivity for IoT devices operating in remote and uncovered regions without requiring proprietary terminals or modifications…
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ERZIA Delivers 216 New Space RF Amplifiers for LEO Constellation Program
ERZIA announced the successful completion of the delivery of 216 New Space RF microwave amplifiers for a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation program for an undisclosed customer. The contract included a combination of standard Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) NS products alongside customized NS modules, tailored to meet specific mission requirements while maintaining the core advantages of…