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Starlink’s Architects Launch Eclipse to Open Megaconstellation Era
Eclipse Space, which made its public debut last week at the Space Capital Summit at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, announced its official launch as the first company focused exclusively on making megaconstellation ownership accessible to nations and enterprises worldwide. Founded by the most experienced megaconstellation team outside of SpaceX, Eclipse enables customers to…
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AiRANACULUS Secures $5 Million NASA Contract for Lunar and Space Communication
AiRANACULUS, a Massachusetts-based deep technology company focused on intelligent RF and autonomous networking systems, announced that it has been awarded a $5 million Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) contract from NASA. The effort will support technology development enabling next-generation heterogeneous communication networks for lunar and deep-space missions. AiRANACULUS will enhance its Cross Layer Spectrum…
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How is satellite data used in mining site monitoring?
Satellite data has become an essential tool for mining site monitoring, providing continuous visibility into mining operations across exploration, development, production, and closure phases. By delivering objective and repeatable observations over large geographic areas, Earth observation technologies enable mining companies, regulators, investors, and environmental organizations to monitor activities efficiently while reducing the need for frequent…
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ICEYE Selected by Iberdrola for Grid Resilience Project
ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, was selected by IBERDROLA to develop an innovation project aimed at strengthening its electricity grid against extreme natural events. Through a comprehensive multi-perils approach, the initiative will enable Iberdrola to anticipate risks, rapidly assess damage and minimize supply disruptions using near-real-time geospatial data. The solution is…
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SatVu Begins Commercial Operations for HotSat-2 Thermal Imaging Satellite
SatVu announced the Start of Commercial Operations (SCO) for HotSat-2, marking the beginning of routine tasking and delivery of commercial thermal intelligence products to customers worldwide. The milestone marks SatVu’s evolution from technology demonstration to operational delivery, providing Defence & Intelligence, Economic Intelligence and Climate Resilience industry sector users with decision-grade, independent thermal intelligence that…
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NASA Advisory Panel Warns ISS Safety Margins Are Reaching ‘Alarming’ Levels
The safety margin for operating the International Space Station (ISS) is shrinking to an “alarming” level as aging hardware and limited replacement options continue to challenge long-term operations, NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel has warned. Astronomy Speaking during a panel meeting, chair Susan Helms said it is becoming increasingly difficult for NASA to maintain sufficient…
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Agnikul Cosmos Signs MoU with ICEYE for India SAR Launch
Does Agnikul Cosmos’s ICEYE Partnership Signal India’s Serious Push Into SAR Intelligence? Indian launch startup Agnikul Cosmos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICEYE, the Finnish-founded global Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite manufacturer, to launch and operate SAR satellites from India. The two companies announced the deal at the Bharat Innovates summit in Nice,…
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C-Band Round 2: FCC Set to Vote on Another C-Band Auction
The FCC is moving toward another C-band auction, planning to vote in July on whether to approve auctioning 160 megahertz of the upper C-band. Like the first C-band clearing that kicked off in 2020, this would require satellite operators to clear the band by launching new satellites and retrofitting thousands of broadcast or cable headends. …
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Orbion Space Technology Advances Small Satellite Mobility with Aurora Hall-Effect Thrusters
Orbion Space Technology is expanding electric propulsion capabilities for the small satellite market through the Aurora family of Hall-effect thrusters. Designed specifically for SmallSats, CubeSats and microsatellites, the Aurora propulsion systems provide efficient in-space maneuvering capabilities for missions requiring orbit raising, station keeping, collision avoidance, constellation management and end-of-life disposal. Electric propulsion technologies have therefore…
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Thales Alenia Space Wins Software-Defined Satellite Order from Es’hailSat
Thales Alenia Space has won a major new software-defined satellite order from Es’hailSat, one of the biggest satellite operators in the Middle East. The satellite called, Eshail-3/Türksat-Biruni, will offer high-speed broadband connectivity services across Europe, Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, and will be shared with Turkish satellite operator Türksat. Thales Alenia Space announced…