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What is NASA-STD-6001 Standard?
NASA-STD-6001 Standard designed by NASA is to establish a comprehensive framework to evaluate and mitigate the flammability of materials and components used in aerospace applications. The technical standard outlines requirements that range from selecting materials with minimal flammability to conducting thorough tests to ensure they meet stringent safety criteria. By meticulously addressing these concerns, NASA-STD-6001…
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What is the Role of 5G Technology in Space-based Communications?
Space-based communication systems are transforming with the integration of 5G technology by providing the strategies of network operators. The integration of 5G technology in space-based communications has unlocked new possibilities of faster data rates, lower latency, increased capacity, and enhanced reliability. The primary objective of 5G technology in space-based communication systems is to provided diverse…
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What are the Different Types of Satellite Services?
Satellites play a major role in modern communication, enabling a wide array of services that have become an integral part. Among the various satellite services, there are three prominent categories – Mobile Satellite Services (MSS), Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS), and Broadband Satellite Services (BSS). The evolution of satellite technology has catalyzed the growth of a robust…
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ICEYE and SATIM Partner to Develop AI-Driven SAR Imagery Analysis Solutions
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for high-fidelity Earth Observation, and SATIM, a world-leading provider of AI-based solutions for Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) on SAR imagery, have today announced the signing of partnership agreement for joint product development. The companies will combine ICEYE’s industry-leading satellite imagery with SATIM’s cutting-edge AI-powered…
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BlackSky and Rocket Lab to Launch the First Gen-3 Imaging Satellite
BlackSky Technology Inc. and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. have established a launch window opening February 18 for the first Gen-3 satellite. The launch, “Fasten Your Space Belts,” will add very high-resolution 35-centimeter imaging capability to BlackSky’s high-cadence, low-latency data and AI-enabled analytics offerings. “This launch represents a major inflection point for our global defense and…
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UK Government Selects Oxford Space Systems for Earth Observation Mission
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that the Oberon earth observation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite mission has been awarded to Airbus Defence and Space, with Oxford Space Systems as a key supplier. Sean Sutcliffe, Chief Executive at Oxford Space Systems commented; “We are delighted to be part of the consortium selected to deliver the next…
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Eutelsat’s US Subsidiary and Hughes to Integrate LEO Connectivity into L3Harris RASOR System
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc. (EACOWT), the U.S. proxy company for Eutelsat Group, and Hughes Network Systems (Hughes) have partnered to develop an OneWeb capable Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) modem transceiver circuit card assembly (CCA), EACOWT announced Feb. 11. The CCA will support EACOWT’s contract with L3Harris Technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s…
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Momentus Awarded DARPA Contract for In-Orbit Assembly of Large Structures in Space
Momentus Inc. a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, technologies, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, announced it has been awarded a contract expansion by the U.S. Department of Defense organization, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to conduct an in-orbit demonstration of the assembly of large scale structures. The mission will launch…
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NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Pandora Mission
NASA has selected SpaceX of Starbase, Texas, to provide the launch service for the agency’s Pandora mission, which will study at least 20 known exoplanets and their host stars to find out how changes in stars affect our observations of exoplanet atmospheres. The selection is part of NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR)…
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Opening Up the IFC Market: The Global Roaming Approach Behind SES Open Orbits
The aviation market is hotly contested in the satellite industry — it’s a prime area of opportunity for connectivity as airlines invest in new planes and fleet upgrades. SES is bringing a new solution to the market — SES Open Orbits — which the operator says is based on an open architecture approach that allows airlines to…