Tag: Aerospace & Defense
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Millennium Space Systems Completes Critical Design Review of MTC Space Vehicle
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, achieved the Missile Track Custody (MTC) space vehicle Critical Design Review (CDR) less than a year after authorization to proceed. Millennium Space Systems will now deliver six space vehicles for MTC Epoch 1. This includes the original contract option for two additional vehicles and an expanded Other Transaction Authority…
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Morpheus Space Unveils New Space Mobility Software for Fully Integrated Mission Planning
Morpheus Space, one of the leading providers of in-space mobility products, announced the release of its highly-anticipated space mobility software known as Journey. After years of development under the guidance of a team including former leadership at NASA and Mercedes-Benz, Journey will allow select clients to design, simulate, and operate their own custom space missions. …
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iDirect Government Unveils New Man-Portable SDR Modem for Satellite Communications
iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a provider of satellite communications to the United States military and government, has unveiled its REVOLUTION 450mp (man-portable) software-defined radio (SDR) modem that extends satellite communications orbit and waveform choices for the warfighter regardless of location. The 450mp is the first 4-Series SDR, introduced with the new Evolution Defense 4.6 software. The Evolution Defense 4.6 platform incorporates improved security, including flexible key exchange…
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Kymeta Launches Multi-Orbit, On-the-Move Flat-Panel Antenna for Military Applications
One of the world’s leading flat-panel satellite antenna companies, Kymeta announced at the AUSA 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition the launch of the Osprey u8 HGL, a hybrid geostationary/low Earth orbit (GEO/LEO) terminal purpose-built for military users. Leveraging Eutelsat Group’s (formally known as OneWeb) LEO satellite network, the Osprey u8 HGL is a complete, customizable…
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mmTron Introduces Highest Efficiency GaN Power Amplifier MMIC for LEO Satellite Downlinks
mmTron has developed the highest efficiency class AB GaN power amplifier (PA) MMIC for the 17.3 to 21.2 GHz satellite downlink band: The TMC261 covers the band with a margin and provides 1.1 watts of output power with 35 percent power-added efficiency (PAE) at a noise power ratio (NPR) of 13 dB. “High data rate…
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Global MilSatCom 2023 Attracts Top Industry Giants to Attend
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition, the flagship event for SAE Media Group. The conference is set to provide an unrivaled opportunity for the MilSatCom community to contribute to this critical field. On November 6–9 at the QEII Conference Centre in London, UK, the event will give 1000+ delegates from…
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AWS Collaborates with ISRO and IN-SPACe to Support India’s Space-Tech Innovations
Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to support space-tech innovations through cloud computing. This collaboration will give space startups, research institutes and students access to cutting-edge cloud technologies that accelerate…
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SCOUT Space Expands its Technical and Defense Capabilities with Acquisition of Free Space
SCOUT Space, a space technology company dedicated to enabling a new era of space safety and transparency and an in-space observation data provider, announced the acquisition of Free Space to strengthen SCOUT’s defense and technical capabilities and broaden the inroads SCOUT has built with the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil government. Terms…
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BAE Systems Signs Agreement to Acquire Ball Aerospace for $5.5 Billion
BAE Systems announced a definitive agreement for the proposed acquisition of Ball Aerospace for approximately $5.55 billion. The Ball Aerospace legacy of achieving advances in national security space architecture, mission-enabling technologies, and scientific discoveries is complementary to BAE Systems’ portfolio and culture. The proposed acquisition of Ball Aerospace represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a…
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Renesas Develops Space-Ready Power Management Solution for AMD Versal Adaptive SoC
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced a complete space-ready reference design for the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) XQRVC1902. Developed in collaboration with AMD, the ISLVERSALDEMO2Z reference design integrates key radiation-hardened components for power management, including four new and recently released products in an ultra-compact design. These Intersil-brand ICs are…