Tag: Satellite
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SFL Missions to Build RADICALS Satellite for Climate-Radiation Study
SFL Missions Inc. has been awarded a contract by the University of Alberta for the development of the RADICALS small satellite to study the transport of space radiation into Earth’s atmosphere and its impact on climate. The Radiation Impacts on Climate and Atmospheric Loss Satellite (RADICALS) mission is being designed by a consortium of Canadian…
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Blues Expands Global Satellite IoT with Starnote on Iridium
Blues, a leader in IoT connectivity solutions, announced Starnote for Iridium at The Things Conference in Amsterdam. The new offering in Blues’ Starnote family is an accessory that plugs into a Blues Cellular or WiFi Notecard, providing fallback message routing through Iridium satellite IoT connectivity when primary connectivity is unavailable. Blues is accepting applications for…
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Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser Advances to First Flight for NASA and National Security Missions
Sierra Space, a proven Defense Tech company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, announced a strategic transition for its Dream Chaser spaceplane. Dream Chaser’s first flight will be a free-flyer, demonstration mission, which is expected to prove the technology and deliver critical data to NASA.…
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Dragonfly Aerospace Unveils ?Dragonfly Bus Redefining Small Satellite Capabilities
Dragonfly Aerospace has announced the launch of its new satellite platform, the ηDragonfly Bus, a revolutionary system designed to bridge the historical performance gap between cost-effective nano-satellites and highly capable microsatellites. Dragonfly Aerospace states that ηDragonfly combines the agility and cost benefits of smaller satellites with the high reliability and long-term performance traditionally found only…
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Isar Aerospace and R-Space Signs Launch Agreement
Isar Aerospace, a satellite launch service company, and R-Space signed a launch service agreement as part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Marketplace program. Under the agreement, Isar Aerospace will launch two R-Space satellites aboard of its ‘Spectrum’ launch vehicle in 2026 from Andøya Spaceport. Further flights are planned for 2026 and 2027, underscoring both companies’ commitment…
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Globalstar Expands Estonia Earth Station for C-3 Satellite Network
Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Globalstar Europe SAS, announces that construction has commenced to double the size of its existing ground station in Estonia to support the expansion of its enhanced mobile satellite system and services. With the assistance of the Estonian Investment Agency and U.S. Commercial…
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What are Software-Defined Satellites and Their Role in Next-Generation Flexible and Reconfigurable Spacecraft?
The space industry has experienced a profound transformation with the emergence of software-defined satellites (SDS) which is a revolutionary approach to satellite design that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability and long-term mission resilience. Software-defined Satellites are equipped with programmable payloads, reconfigurable processors and software-driven architectures that can be modified even after launch. These satellites can adapt dynamically to…
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Redwire to Supply Roll-Out Solar Arrays for Axiom Space’s First Space Station Module
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract from Axiom Space, a leader in commercial space infrastructure, to develop and deliver roll-out solar array (ROSA) wings for Axiom Station’s Payload Power Thermal Module (AxPPTM), the first module for the company’s commercial space station. “As a…
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What are Navigational Satellite Constellations and Their Importance in GPS, GNSS and Satellite Navigation?
Navigational satellite constellations serve as the foundational infrastructure for global positioning systems (GPS), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and other satellite-based navigation technologies. By providing precise positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, these constellations have become indispensable across a wide spectrum of civilian, scientific and military applications. They guide aircraft, maritime vessels and ground transportation,…
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Teledyne Labtech and Bangor University to Lead Welsh Space Cooling Project
Teledyne Labtech, a leading innovator in advanced electronic PCB solutions, is spearheading a pioneering Welsh disruptive technology that could revolutionize thermal management in space electronics. The project, titled Advanced Thermal Management for Space Electronics (ATMS), is a collaborative effort between Teledyne Labtech and Bangor University in Wales, supported by Airbus Endeavr – a joint initiative…