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Ten flights in, the Starship Program has had successes and failures
SpaceX has had a long journey through 10 flight tests of Starship. Teams have endured explosions and failures, but also achieved triumphs through amazing reentries, catches of Boosters, and even the reuse of a Booster. After 10 flights of Starship, the Program stands on the doorstep of a new generation of vehicles and possible ship…
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Iceye Hires New Exec to Target Japanese Space Market
Iceye has appointed Yasuhiro “Pete” Tsukahara as its new CEO of Iceye Japan. With the establishment of Iceye Japan and the appointment of Tsukahara, Iceye is targeting a more prominent role in Japan’s lucrative space industry. The company announced the appointment, Sept. 5. Iceye Japan aims to play a pivotal role in advancing Japan’s vision…
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Globalstar Ramps Up C-3 System Expansion with Antenna Construction at Greek Teleport
Globalstar began construction on three additional tracking antennas and associated infrastructure at a ground station owned by OTE S.A. in Nemea, Greece. OTE signed a hosting agreement with Globalstar’s European subsidiary in 2020. The two companies have since built three six-meter tracking antennas and associated infrastructure at the Nemea site. OTE is a member of…
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Rocket Report: Neutron’s pad opens for business; SpaceX gets Falcon 9 green light
Welcome to Edition 8.09 of the Rocket Report! The biggest news of the week happened inside the Beltway rather than on a launch pad somewhere. In Washington, DC, Congress has pushed back on the Trump administration’s plan to stop flying the Space Launch System rocket after Artemis III. Congress made it clear that it wants…
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Miniaturization in Space Technology: Rise of CubeSats and NanoSats
Miniaturization refers to the design and development of smaller, lighter and more power-efficient satellites and spacecraft systems without compromising their mission objectives. The approach provides advancements in microelectronics, materials science, and manufacturing techniques to pack significant functionality into compact designs. The miniaturization in space technology is a cost-saving trend and a strategic evolution, enabling faster…
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OHB Demonstrates Improved Monitoring of Grassland and Sugar Beets from Space
OHB System AG aims to demonstrate in the HyLAP project (Hyperspectral Products for Agricultural Practice) how grassland can be optimally managed through hyperspectral satellite data. These data provide insights into plant properties that are invisible to the naked eye – opening up new possibilities for more precise and resource-efficient farming. At the heart of the…
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ICEYE and SATIM Introduces ‘Detect & Classify’ Platform for AI-Driven SAR Imagery Analysis
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, together with SATIM, the provider of state-of-the-art solutions for SAR data analytics, announced the launch of Detect & Classify – an AI-powered product that accelerates the transformation of satellite imagery into actionable intelligence. The product combines ICEYE’s high-resolution SAR imagery with SATIM’s advanced artificial…
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FOSSA and Leaf Space Partners to Support Next-Gen IoT Satellites Launching
Leaf Space and FOSSA Systems announced a strategic partnership to support new IoT satellites as part of FOSSA’s growing satellite constellation, leveraging Leaf Space’s global Leaf Line network. FOSSA Systems is developing a Low Earth Orbit constellation to provide secure IoT connectivity globally, targeting industries such as energy, agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, and defense, particularly in…
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True Anomaly Names Sarah Walter as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Space Systems Growth
True Anomaly Inc., the defense technology company building advanced systems for space superiority, announced the appointment of Sarah Walter as Chief Operating Officer. Walter brings nearly two decades of leadership in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. At True Anomaly, Sarah will lead the company’s cross-functional strategy and execution across spacecraft engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, programs,…
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Surrey Satellite Technology: Driving Innovation in Small Satellite Platforms
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), a pioneer in small satellite innovation, has been at the forefront of the global space industry for four decades. Headquartered in Guildford, UK, SSTL has consistently delivered cost-effective, high-performance satellite solutions for Earth observation, communications, navigation, and scientific research. The company’s ability to combine advanced technology with agile development processes…