Tag: Batteries
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ESI Motion Launches “SatBat” Space-Rated Battery to Redefine Power Systems in LEO
ESI Motion, a leader in advanced motion and power solutions, announces the release of its next-generation space-rated satellite battery, SatBat, engineered to deliver unmatched performance and durability in the harshest orbital environments. With integrated Heater and Battery Management System, SatBat transforms how spacecraft store and manage power in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Developed using ESI…
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Zeno and Orano Partners to Unlock Americium-241 Supply to Fuel Space Nuclear Batteries
Zeno Power and Orano announced a strategic agreement to secure a reliable supply of americium-241 (Am-241), a long-lived isotope uniquely suited for space power, from Orano’s used nuclear fuel recycling operations. This collaboration brings together Zeno, the leading developer of nuclear batteries, and Orano, a recognized leading operator in nuclear fuel cycle material production and…
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Cerebral Energy Secures SDA Phase II SBIR to Advance Graphene-Based Solid-State Battery Technology
Cerebral Energy announces it has been selected by Space Development Agency (SDA) for a Phase II SBIR follow-on contract in the amount of $2 million to support further development of a new graphene based secondary battery derived from recycled US waste streams. The technology was originally designed and prototyped by NASA scientists and is being…
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Ascent AeroSystems Launches Next-Generation SPARTAN UAV at Commercial UAV Expo 2025
At the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Ascent AeroSystems introduced SPARTAN, the next generation of its proven NX30 coaxial UAV platform. Purpose-built for defense, public safety, industrial, and agricultural operators, SPARTAN sets a new standard in performance, reliability, and versatility for integrators and operators who need aircraft-grade capabilities in a compact, portable system. Building…
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Europe Space’s Power Supply Market Expected to Reach USD 954.66 Million by 2034
The “Europe Space Power Supply Market: Focus on Application, Product, and Country Level Analysis – Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The European space power supply market is estimated to reach $954.66 million by 2034 from $639.58 million in 2024, at a growth rate of 4.09% during the forecast period…
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Zeno Power Secures $50M Series B funding to Advance Nuclear Battery Technology
Zeno Power, the leading developer of nuclear batteries – radioisotope power systems – for frontier environments, announced its $50 million Series B funding round, led by Hanaco Ventures with participation from Seraphim, Balerion Space Ventures, JAWS, Vanderbilt University, RiverPark Ventures, Stage 1 Ventures, 7i Capital, Beyond Earth Ventures, and others. Admiral John M. Richardson, USN…
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IonQ and Intellian Partner to Explore Quantum Networking for Satellite Communications
IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intellian Technologies, a leading global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, to explore how secure quantum networking can transform satellite communications. This memorandum furthers IonQ’s work in strategically partnering across South…
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ispace-US and Zeno Power Partner for Lunar Night Survival with Nuclear-Powered Tech by 2027
At the 40th Space Symposium, ispace technologies U.S., a leading American lunar exploration company, and Zeno Power Systems, a pioneer in nuclear power for space applications, announced a strategic agreement to jointly develop technologies that enable lunar missions to survive the harsh lunar night. The companies are targeting a demonstration mission as early as 2027…
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NASA Secures Data Before Intuitive Machines Ends Lunar Mission
Intuitive Machines, an American space exploration company, has collected some data for the agency before calling an early end of mission at 12:15 a.m. CST Friday, shortly after touching down inside a crater on the Moon, carrying NASA technology and science on its IM-2 mission. As part of the company’s second Moon delivery for NASA…
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Trending Satellite Batteries in 2024
Satellite Batteries are critical components in satellite systems, designed to store and supply reliable energy for operations during eclipse periods and peak power demands. These advanced energy storage systems ensure uninterrupted functionality of onboard instruments, communication systems, and propulsion units by complementing the satellite’s primary power source, typically solar panels. Engineered to withstand the harsh…