Tag: LEO
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Cesium Space Introduces Advanced Phased Array Technology for Space Applications
CesiumAstro, a US-based space company, builds high-throughput, software-defined phased array communications payloads for airborne and space platforms, including satellites, missiles, UAVs, and more. Their full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software solutions enable a range of commercial, government, and defense objectives. CesiumAstro provides full in-house design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities based on the AS9100 standard. VISION &…
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Dawn Aerospace’s Mk-II Aurora Spaceplane Successfully Completes its First Rocket-Powered Flight Campaign
Dawn Aerospace, a space transportation company with operations in New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the United States, announced the successful completion of the first rocket-powered flight campaign of its spaceplane, the Mk-II Aurora. The flights occurred at Glen Tanner Aerodrome on 29, 30, and 31 March. Dawn is already the fastest-growing supplier of green in-space…
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Leo Labs and Clear Space Collaborate for a Safer and Sustainable Space Environment
Leo Labs, the commercial provider of low Earth orbit (LEO) Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Management services, announced that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Clear Space, the Swiss-based, in-orbit satellite servicing company. The MOU recognizes the two companies’ shared vision of a safe and sustainable space ecosystem and their mutual efforts in making this…
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Thuraya and Astrocast Partner for Strategic Investment in LEO IoT Network
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, announced that it has concluded Heads of Terms for an investment agreement with Astrocast, whose functions are into Low Earth Orbit…
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QuSecure and Accenture Team in First Successful Multi-Orbit Communications Link
QuSecure, a company specializing in post-quantum cybersecurity announced that the company in collaboration with Accenture, has accomplished the first successful multi-orbit data communications test secured with post-quantum cryptography (PQC), which refers to cryptographic methods that are secure against an attack by a quantum computer. Never before have satellite data transmissions been fully protected from classical…
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36 OneWeb Satellites Launched Successfully with ISRO/NSIL Marking Key Milestone to Global Connectivity
OneWeb confirmed the successful deployment and contact of 36 satellites launched by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, India. Lift-off took place on Sunday, 26 March 2023 at 9:00am local time. OneWeb’s satellites separated successfully from the rocket and were dispensed in nine phases over a period of…
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56 Starlink Internet Satellites Launched by SpaceX
SpaceX launched its 20th mission of the year, sending 56 of its Starlink internet satellites skyward and landing the returning rocket on a ship at sea. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with 56 Starlink spacecraft lifted off Friday at 11:43 a.m. EDT from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9’s first stage…
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Rivada to Use Aalyria’s Spacetime Platform for its LEO Constellation
Aalyria which launched late last year after acquiring key networking and communications technology developed over decades within Alphabet, the parent company of Google, and Rivada Space Networks (RSN) has entered into an agreement to use Aalyria’s Spacetime platform to orchestrate the network for Rivada’s planned LEO constellation. Rivada’s constellation will consist of 600 satellites interconnected…
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ALL.SPACE Delivers First Terminal to SES for MEO Systems Testing
ALL.SPACE has announced the delivery of its first smart terminal to SES for testing over its medium earth orbit systems O3b and O3b mPOWER. The milestone marks one of the final steps before the company officially launches its smart terminal to the defense and commercial market. “Full performance, concurrent connections to multiple satellites in multiple…
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Pale Blue Successfully Operates its Water Vapor Propulsion System in Low Earth Orbit
Pale Blue succeeded in operating the water vapor propulsion system (resistojet) in low earth orbit. Pale Blue’s propulsion system was installed on “EYE,” a nano-satellite for STAR SPHERE Project, and tested for the first time in space. Going forward, the company will innovate and expand the commercial use of its water-based propulsion systems for small…