Tag: Satellite
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Oso Semiconductor Secures $5.2M to Advance Beamforming Chipsets for SATCOM and 5G
Oso Semiconductor, a developer of power-efficient, high-performance, low-cost chipsets for next-generation wireless communication and sensing applications, announced it had raised an oversubscribed $5.2 million seed round. Engine Ventures led the round, with Entrada Ventures, Berkeley SkyDeck, and J-Ventures also participating. Oso Semiconductor will use the capital to build pre-production beamforming chipsets and evaluation systems for initial…
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Firefly Aerospace Secures Texas Space Commission Grant to Expand Spacecraft Facility
Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, announced that it has been awarded an $8.2 million grant from the Texas Space Commission (TSC) to expand its spacecraft manufacturing capabilities in Central Texas. The funding, approved during a public meeting of the TSC board of directors, will support critical infrastructure improvements, workforce training, and…
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ESA Awards Redwire Space Contract to Lead Study for the Next Dark Matter Mission
Redwire Corporation, a space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been awarded a study contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the preliminary spacecraft design for an upcoming astrophysics mission that will image faint galaxies in the nearby universe and provide insight into the nature of dark matter. Redwire’s…
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Rocket Lab Deploys Third In-Orbit Manufacturing Spacecraft for Varda Space
Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has delivered another Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in preparation for launch. It’s Rocket Lab’s third Pioneer spacecraft produced for Varda, and the second the Company has delivered for launch within a month. The…
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What is NASA-STD-8719.17 Standard?
NASA-STD-8719.17 standard is defined by NASA to ensure the integrity and safety of ground-based pressure vessels and pressurized systems (PVS). Its fundamental purpose is to establish a comprehensive framework for the design, construction, inspection, testing, and certification of these vital components. The standard’s aim is to ensure that these pressure systems function optimally, without compromising the…
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Why is RF over Fiber used in Satellite Communications?
RF over Fiber (RFoF) is a technology that allows radio frequency (RF) signals to be transmitted through optical fibre cables. In order to provide an effective and dependable technique for long-distance RF signal transmission, it combines the advantages of both RF and fibre optic communication methods. It is used for satellite communications. RF over Fiber…
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ST Engineering iDirect Showcases Public Safety Connectivity with Verizon at Super Bowl LIX
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, showcased its pivotal role in advancing public safety solutions through its partnership with Verizon Frontline, an advanced network and technology built for first responders, at an exclusive event for public safety officials held ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Hosted by Verizon Frontline, the…
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Astroscale Advances UK Debris Removal Mission After Mid-Term Review
Astroscale Ltd., the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has completed the Mid-Term Review of the current development phase for the UK Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission with the UK Space Agency. Through COSMIC, Astroscale’s flagship UK ADR solution, the company…
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Airbus Secures UK MOD Contract to Develop Oberon SAR Satellites
Airbus has been awarded the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Oberon contract to design and build two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites with day-and-night, all-weather, space-based ‘Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance’ (ISR) capability. The two Oberon satellites will boast active, ultra-high resolution SAR, providing freedom of action to the UK MOD and a greater operational capability…
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L3Harris Launches New Technology to Control Autonomous Swarms
L3Harris Technologies has introduced AMORPHOUS, its new software that features a single user interface to operate thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously. Designed with an open architecture, this software enables the United States and allied militaries to control a mix of uncrewed platforms, payloads, and systems, even if another manufacturer produces them. AMORPHOUS, which stands for…