Tag: Aerospace
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Connector Technology by Enduralock Delivers Reliable & Repeatable Spaceflight Connections
Enduralock, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas (USA), develops mechanically locking fasteners and structural interfaces engineered for aerospace, defense and commercial applications. The company’s product suite centers on secure, vibration-resistant fastening mechanisms designed to maintain clamping force under extreme thermal, mechanical and dynamic loads. Within this portfolio, the Universal Connector represents one of Enduralock’s key contributions to…
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Edge Aerospace Develops Data Processing Units & OBCs for Advanced Satellite Missions
Edge Aerospace, active in both the United States and Luxembourg, is positioning itself as a frontrunner in space-grade computing solutions. The firm develops rugged, high-performance data processing units (DPUs) and on-board computers aimed at enabling real-time data processing, edge AI and advanced networked operations aboard satellites and spacecraft. On-Board Data Processing for Modern Space Missions…
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PLD Space Unveils Fully Integrated MIURA 5 Model Ahead of 2026 Orbital Debut
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has unveiled the first fully integrated MIURA 5 unit, the Qualification Model 1 (QM1), marking a decisive step forward in the orbital launcher validation campaign. This unit will enable the completion of full rocket subsystem testing, such as the first and second stages, under real conditions, to minimise…
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Isar Aerospace and ESA Sign Contract to Launch Mission Under the EU Horizon Program
Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch the ΣYNDEO-3 mission under the European Union’s In-Orbit Demonstration and In-Orbit Validation Programme (IOD/IOV). The launch will be carried out from Isar Aerospace’s dedicated launch complex at Andøya Space in Norway from Q4 2026. “Our launch manifest is filling rapidly, as…
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Arianespace Successfully Launches KOMPSAT-7 on Vega C Rocket
Arianespace successfully launched the KOMPSAT-7 (KOrea Multi-Purpose SATellite-7) satellite. The mission, called “VV28”, was performed using an Arianespace-operated Vega C rocket, launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. KOMPSAT-7 was placed in Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 576 km. Spacecraft separation took place 44 minutes after lift-off. David Cavaillolès, Chief Executive Officer of Arianespace,…
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Dynavac Provides Space Simulation Systems for Satellite Testing and Hardware Qualification
Dynavac, headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts, USA, with additional manufacturing facilities in Rockland, delivers a comprehensive portfolio of space simulation systems designed to replicate the extreme thermal, vacuum and environmental conditions of outer space. With over four decades of experience in high-vacuum engineering, Dynavac supports aerospace companies, research institutions and space agencies worldwide in qualifying spacecraft,…
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Kongsberg NanoAvionics Launches Hyperspectral 6U CubeSat for Japan’s IHI Corporation
Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a leading small satellite manufacturer and mission integrator, and IHI Corporation, a premier Japanese aerospace technology leader, have announced the successful launch and two-way communications with IHI-SAT2 shortly after orbital deployment. The hyperspectral 6U CubeSat for advancing forest management is envisioned to be part of IHI’s future Earth observation satellite constellation. The satellite…
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Dawn Aerospace to Provide its SatDrive Propulsion System for PAMI-1 Mission
Dawn Aerospace announced it has been selected to provide its SatDrive propulsion system for the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force’s flagship PAMI-1 mission. Critically, the propulsion system will be equipped with Dawn’s Docking and Fluid Transfer (DFT) port, providing the Netherlands with its first sovereign satellite capable of being serviced and refueled in orbit.…
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Dawn Aerospace and Cosmoserve Space Signs MoU to Advance In-Space Refuelling
In a major step towards pushing for a more sustainable space environment, Dawn Aerospace and Cosmoserve Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on enabling sustainable and scalable in-space servicing through refuelling and debris removal technologies. The strategic MoU expresses both parties’ intent to explore future collaboration on integrating Dawn’s refuellable propulsion systems…
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R&S Acquires Stake in Orbint for Space-Based Signal Intelligence Reconnaissance
Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr, Munich, marking a strategic collaboration to advance satellite-based signal intelligence capabilities. The partnership leverages the companies’ expertise to reinforce sustained technological sovereignty and security for Germany and Europe in space. With the investment, Rohde & Schwarz expands…