Tag: Satellite
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Pale Blue Successfully Operates the PBR-10 Water Resistojet Thruster in Orbit
Pale Blue has confirmed the successful in-orbit operation of the ultra-compact water resistojet thruster, PBR-10. It is also verified the soundness of the entire system. The propulsion system is an ultra-compact, water-based resistojet, measuring just 0.5U in size. Despite its small footprint, it delivers reliable and efficient thrust, making it ideal for CubeSat missions that…
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EnduroSat Secures €43 Million to Accelerate Endurance Gen3 Satellite Production
EnduroSat announces the closure of a €43 million investment round led by Founders Fund. This significant funding round also included participation from CEECAT Capital, Morphosis Capital and other returning investors, highlighting the strong confidence in EnduroSat’s vision and capabilities. The substantial investment will be directed towards scaling the production of EnduroSat’s new Endurance ESPA-class satellites,…
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Infineon Launches Rad-Hardened GaN Transistors and First DLA JANS Certified GaN Device
Infineon Technologies introduced the first of a new family of radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, fabricated at Infineon’s own foundry, based on its proven CoolGan technology. Designed to operate in harsh space environments, the company’s new product is the first in-house manufactured GaN transistor to earn the highest quality certification of reliability assigned by the…
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Intelsat Expands Satellite Connectivity with Solomon Telekom Company Limited
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL) are delivering improved cellular connectivity throughout dozens of sites in the remote Solomon Islands thanks to a broadened managed-services collaboration using Intelsat’s high-throughput satellite, Horizons 3e (H-3e). Additionally, STCL has appointed Intelsat to support the management…
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Iridium Partners with Syniverse to Expand Global Connectivity via NTN Direct Service
Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced a new partnership with Syniverse, the world’s most connected company, to support the rollout of Iridium NTN DirectSM service with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. Through this partnership, Iridium NTN Direct is integrating with Syniverse’s global platform, making it easy for…
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NGSO Services to Dominate Maritime Satellite Communications Market
Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 13th edition of its Prospects for Maritime Satellite Communications report, assessing the key trends and developments impacting this rapidly growing market. As the number of vessels using satcom services grows to 125,000 by 2034, reliance on GEO capacity will decrease. Vessels are…
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Apex Introduces Comet Satellite Bus to Advance Power and Cost Efficiency for Constellations
Apex, the world’s first spacecraft manufacturer to offer productized, high-rate configurable satellite bus platforms, announced Comet, the largest satellite bus in its product line. Comet, with a unique flat design, meets the needs of commercial customers launching high-power LEO missions, including Direct-to-Device constellations, as well as government customers requiring large aperture payloads. Comet delivers more…
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What is Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) in Space?
Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components refer to hardware or software products that were originally designed for commercial, industrial, or consumer markets not for space or military environments. These parts are typically mass-produced, standardized, and widely available, making them attractive alternatives to custom-developed aerospace hardware. COTS components used in space are often repurposed or qualified through tailored…
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Solar MEMS: Pioneering Precision Navigation Systems for Space Applications
Solar MEMS Technologies, Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Seville, Spain, is a trailblazer in the development of cutting-edge attitude and navigation control systems for the space and defense sectors. The company’s core mission is to provide high-performance sun sensors and star trackers that offer unmatched accuracy and reliability for satellite orientation and positioning. With a…
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Momentus to Host Portal Space’s Inaugural On-orbit Demonstration Mission
Momentus, a leading U.S. commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions, in-space transportation, and orbital infrastructure, has signed a contract with Portal Space Systems to provide hosted payload services for the company’s first on-orbit demonstration of its advanced flight computer technology. Momentus is committed to supporting the development and testing of next-generation space technology. Portal…