Tag: Launch
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Samsung Electronics Launches Standard 5G NTN Modem Tech to Power Two Way Communication
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its standardized 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem technology for direct communication between smartphones and satellites, especially in remote areas. Samsung plans to integrate this technology into the company’s Exynos modem 5300 solution, accelerating the commercialization of 5G satellite communications and paving the way for the 6G-driven Internet of Everything (IoE)…
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Sidus Space Signs an Agreement with SpaceX for Additional Launches
Sidus Space, a Space-as-a-Service company focused on mission-critical hardware manufacturing combined with commercial satellite design, manufacture, launch, and data collection, announced it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to launch on Transporter missions manifested for 2024 and 2025. This additional agreement further extends the Company’s relationship with SpaceX, chosen in part due to their successful…
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BeetleSat Successfully Deploys Ka-Band Expandable Satellite Antenna in LEO
BeetleSat, formerly NSLComm, a leading provider of satellite communication technology and services, announced the successful deployment of its lightweight, very high data rate, expandable antenna in space. The in-orbit deployment of BeetleSat’s 60 cm expandable antenna from a 6U CubeSat, an industry first marks a significant milestone in the development of the BeetleSat constellation and…
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Axiom Space Announces Ax-2 Mission Crew for the Second All-Private Mission to ISS
Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut, will lead the privately funded mission, and aviator John Shoffner of Knoxville, Tennessee, will serve as pilot. The two mission specialists, Ali AlQarni and Rayyanah Barnawi from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are members of the inaugural Saudi national astronaut program. …
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Capella Space Announces Industry-First Analytics Partner Program to Accelerate Access to Earth Observation
Capella Space announced the launch of its Analytics Partner Program to meet the increasing global demand for geospatial products and solutions that leverage the power of SAR. This new program is the first of its kind for commercial SAR data. It will fill the gap of lack of tools to analyze and interpret data at…
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INTEGRASYS Launches Efficient ITU/FCC Filing Tool for Automating the EPFD Compliance Evaluation
INTEGRASYS introduces VeryFiling, an infallible and efficient ITU/FCC Filing tool for automating the EPFD compliance evaluation, as well as speeding the process, and ensuring obtaining the license seamlessly. VeryFiling is a fast and easy-to-use disruptive technology, based on the well-known Link Budget Calculation, Beam Budget. VeryFiling is a web-based and multi-user tool to facilitate the…
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Terran Orbital Receives $2.4 Billion Contract to Design and Deploy Satellites for Rivada Space Networks
Terran Orbital, a global leader in satellite-based solutions, has announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, has been awarded a $2.4 billion contract to design, build, and deploy 288 low-earth orbit satellites for Rivada Space Networks. As part of the contract, Terran Orbital will also develop 12 “spare” satellites to produce a total of 300…
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Axelspace Partner with Tokyo Institute of Technology to Develop Ka-band Radio for Microsatellites
Axelspace Corporation and co-researchers have successfully developed a novel Ka-band radio for microsatellites. This new radio system, when compared to conventional radio, operates with less than half the power consumption and has a high radiation tolerance. This collaborative research was developed with the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), with Associate Professor Atsushi Shirane of…
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Airbus Undertakes Integration of Three European Service Modules
Three European Service Modules (ESMs) are being integrated in parallel in Airbus’ Bremen cleanrooms. Integration of ESM-3 is almost complete and ESM-4 is well underway, and the newly arrived ESM-5 structure is now the focus of initial integration steps. Each ESM requires the integration of more than 22,000 elements. This is the first time ever…
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VAST Acquires Launcher to Accelerate Human Habitation in Space
Vast has acquired space startup Launcher to accelerate its mission to expand humanity across the solar system by developing long term human habitation in space. Vast is building an artificial gravity station with many times the volume of the International Space Station in low Earth orbit. While steadily making progress toward this goal, Vast will be partnering…