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GITAI’s Robotic Arm Successfully Completes Full Technology Demonstration Outside the ISS
GITAI USA, one of the leading space robotics startups headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, announced the successful completion of all planned tasks in an external demonstration focusing on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). These tasks are crucial for on-orbit satellite servicing and were accomplished using a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) outside…
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Northrop Grumman Selected by DARPA to Develop Concept for Lunar Railroad
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by DARPA to further develop the concept of building a moon-based railroad network as part of the broader 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. The envisioned lunar railroad network could transport humans, supplies and resources for commercial ventures across the lunar surface – contributing to a space economy for…
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Intelsat Expands Partnership with Eutelsat Group for Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Solutions
Intelsat announced a strategic advance in its service capabilities through an expanded partnership with Eutelsat Group related to that company’s OneWeb low-earth orbit (LEO) constellation. The deal is a significant development for multi-orbit satellite connectivity solutions and positions Intelsat at the forefront of the next wave in global connectivity. The arrangement provides a commitment of $250…
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Rocket launch marks big step in building China’s lunar infrastructure
The next phase of China’s Moon program began with the launch of a new data relay satellite Monday to link lunar landers and rovers on the far side of the Moon with ground controllers back on Earth. This launch sent China’s Queqiao-2 relay spacecraft toward the Moon, where it will enter an elliptical orbit and…
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Tech Leaders Wrestle With the Opportunity and Risk of Using AI in Satellite Networks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked about topics throughout the year. At SATELLITE 2024, satellite players debated the role that AI plays in global satellite technology. One of the interesting new companies in this area is Space42, which will be the result of the merger between Yahsat and Bayanat, to form…
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MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley and 3GPP NTN Standards Win 2023 Exec and Tech of the Year Awards
MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley and 3GPP NTN Standards won the 2023 Satellite Executive and Technology of the Year awards, Via Satellite announced Wednesday. In addition, TrustPoint won the 2024 Startup Space pitch competition. Winners were chosen by a combination of public vote and the Via Satellite editorial board. Explore the Show Daily 2024 Day…
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Dragon soars from Cape Canaveral’s pad 40 on SpaceX’s 30th cargo mission to the Space Station
A Falcon 9 soars from pad 40 carrying a Cargo Dragon spaceship bound for the International Space Station. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now. Update: Liftoff occurred on time at 4:55 p.m. EDT and was followed by separation of the Cargo Dragon vehicle a little less than 12 minutes into flight. SpaceX kicked off the next phase…
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It’s official: Europe turns to the Falcon 9 to launch its navigation satellites
The European Union has reached an agreement with the United States that will allow for the launch of four Galileo navigation satellites on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. According to Politico, the security agreement permits staff working for the EU and European Space Agency to have access to the launch pad at all times and, should…
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SWISSto12 Accelerates Global Expansion with New Production Space and Talent Acquisition
SWISSto12, one of Europe’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and a leading satellite and Radio Frequency product manufacturer, announced its continued global expansion. The company has secured additional production space at its headquarters in Switzerland, increasing the size of its existing site to 5,700m2. In addition, SWISSto12 has welcomed several new Satcom engineering experts to its growing…
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CopaSAT Unveils Starshield and Starlink-Enabled STORM V3 COTM Terminals at SATELLITE 2024
CopaSAT announced its STORM V3 satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal engineered for commercial, government, military, and national security operations. The electronically steered antenna (ESA) boasts high-throughput data rates of up to 200Mbps downlink and 20Mbps uplink in a shock-resistant, IP68-rated package of only 23″x20″x2.65″ and a weight of less than 30 pounds (13.6 Kg). It is…