Tag: CubeSat
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Surrey Satellite Technology Delivers Satellite Platforms for Earth Observation and Space Missions
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) continues to expand the portfolio of modular satellite platforms designed to support Earth observation, communications, scientific research and technology demonstration missions across a broad range of spacecraft sizes. Headquartered in Surrey, United Kingdom, the company has developed a family of flight-proven satellite platforms that combine standardized avionics, scalable architectures and…
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Dhruva Space and MAHE Launch ASCENT Powering India’s Space Technology
Dhruva Space and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, have entered into a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop ASCENT (Advanced Space Capability, Engineering & New-space Technologies) Centre at the MAHE Manipal campus. ASCENT will advance Space systems engineering, applied research, mission development, and…
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Parabilis Delivers High-Thrust CubeSat Propulsion System to U.S Space Force
Parabilis Space Technologies recently announced the successful hot-fire testing and delivery of its Dense Orbital Transfer System (DOTS) prototype to Space Systems Command’s System Delta 89, with support from the Space Force‘s Space Combat Power Portfolio Acquisition Executive. The 2U-scale DOTS prototype, a fully integrated CubeSat-scale modular propulsion system that is roughly the size of…
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Theia Space Develops ESAT Educational Satellite for Hands-On Space Engineering Training
Theia Space has developed ESAT (Educational Satellite), a CubeSat-based educational platform designed to provide hands-on training in space engineering for students, universities, research institutions, and aerospace organizations. Built as a realistic satellite simulator, ESAT enables users to gain practical experience in satellite design, integration, testing, validation, and operations while supporting STEM education, university engineering programs,…
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City Labs Launches Commercial Nuclear-Powered CubeSat on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
City Labs has launched what it describes as the world’s first commercial nuclear-powered satellite, marking a milestone in the development of alternative power systems for spacecraft. The company’s BOHR (Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability) spacecraft was launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-17 rideshare mission. According to City Labs, it is also the first CubeSat to carry a commercial nuclear…
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D-Orbit Launches 23rd Commercial Mission with ION Satellite Carrier
D-Orbit, a global leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, launched Above the Summer Sky, the 23rd commercial mission of its orbital transfer vehicle (OTV), ION Satellite Carrier (ION), aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-17 mission. The OTV was launched from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 00:12 PDT (07:12 UTC).…
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Skyroot Vikram-1 Targets July 12 Orbital Launch
Is Skyroot’s Vikram-1 India’s First Private Orbital Rocket? Yes — and the launch window opens July 12. Skyroot Aerospace has placed its Vikram-1 rocket on the pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, targeting a window that runs from July 12 through August 4, 2026. The mission, designated Aagaman, is a test flight of what the…
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GomSpace Secures 2 Million Euro ESA contract to Support Apophis RAMSES Mission
GomSpace has secured a contract valued at 1.5 MEUR (16.6 MSEK), with an additional 500 KEUR (5.5 MSEK) in optional activities, as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) RAMSES mission to visit the Apophis asteroid in 2029. Under the contract, GomSpace will act as a subcontractor to EMXYS (Spain), supporting the development of a…
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TRL Space Develops Satellite Programs for Earth Observation and Space Intelligence
TRL Space is advancing a portfolio of satellite programs designed to provide high-performance Earth observation, defence intelligence and geospatial analytics for government and commercial users. The company’s satellite portfolio includes TRACE, TROLL NG, TRAP and TRULY, each addressing different mission requirements ranging from very-high-resolution optical imaging and hyperspectral sensing to onboard intelligence and space-based data…
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Relativity Space Advances Terran R Reusable Launch Vehicle for LEO Constellations
Relativity Space is developing Terran R, a fully reusable, two-stage launch vehicle designed to provide reliable, routine, and cost-effective access to space for commercial, government and scientific missions. Optimized for the growing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation market while supporting missions beyond LEO, Terran R is intended to expand launch capacity for next-generation communications, Earth…