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What are the 5 types of satellite images?
What are the 5 types of satellite images? When working with satellite imagery, you can categorize them into various types based on the data they capture and the purpose they serve. Here are five common types of satellite images: 1. Visible Light Images: These images capture the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, including colours…
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Marlink Now Offers Customizable Maritime Starlink Plans Based on Data Needs
European hybrid network managed services provider Marlink unveiled new, customizable Starlink internet plans for its maritime, enterprise, energy and leisure customers. The new plans, announced Monday, range from 10GB to unlimited data, based on customer needs. Marlink combines SpaceX’s Starlink Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) service with other bandwidth in its larger hybrid VSAT, LTE, 4G, and…
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SpaceX completes static fire of Falcon 9 rocket ahead of Starlink and Crew 9 missions
On Monday, SpaceX fired the nine Merlin engines on its Falcon 9 rocket ahead of the planned launch of the Starlink 10-5 mission on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The booster, B1085, will also launch the Crew-9 mission for NASA no earlier than Sept. 24. Image: Spaceflight Now SpaceX completed a test fire of a brand-new…
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Space Robotics: Leading Autonomous Systems for Building, Capturing, and Servicing
This episode in the Future Space Economy series highlights breakthroughs from leading space system manufacturers in building autonomous robots that inspect, service, assemble, build, and refuel in orbit. The discussion digs into advances in additive manufacturing, shares lessons learned from major in-space demonstrations, and outlines demand for commercially built robotics. This episode’s guests include: Al…
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MatrixSpace Awarded $1.9M AFWERX Contract to Develop Advanced Mesh Radar for Base Defense
MatrixSpace has been selected for a $1.9M AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II Sequential contract to develop a distributed dual-mode mesh radar for base defense, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform. The project runs for 22 months and starts immediately. The project, in support of the Air Force 87th Security Forces Squadron, involves…
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FCC Approves Globalstar Constellation Refresh Over SpaceX Objections
The FCC authorized Globalstar to deploy the upgrade of its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, dismissing a SpaceX petition that Globalstar’s request be denied. The FCC granted Globalstar’s request to begin deploying its replacement constellation, authorizing the operator to deploy up to 17 replacement satellites with a 15-year license term. However, the FCC deferred approval for…
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Viasat Announced L-TAC Service for On-Demand Global Tactical Satellite Communications
Viasat, Inc., one of the global leaders in satellite communications, announced the next evolution of its award-winning L-band tactical satellite service, L-TAC, delivering new features that allow service on-demand – when and where users need it. The L-TAC service is delivered through Viasat’s worldwide L-band network, connecting radio users and command centers worldwide using the…
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Lockheed Martin Announces Acquisition of Terran Orbital to Expand its Satellite Capabilities
Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Terran Orbital, a global company in satellite-based solutions primarily supporting the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital brings a high throughput, robotic manufacturing capacity and high-performing modular space vehicle designs. Combined with Lockheed Martin’s record of performance and innovation, this transaction will usher in…
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York Space Systems and Tyvak Win SDA Awards to Build Tranche 2 Transport Gamma Satellites
The Space Development Agency awarded York Space Systems and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems contracts to build and operate 10 satellites each of the Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) – Gamma variant. SDA announced the awards on Aug. 16. The Tyvak prototype agreement has a total value of approximately $254 million, while the York Space Systems prototype…