Tag: Launch
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ISS National Lab Selects Six Startups for Orbital Edge Accelerator Program
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, in collaboration with global investors Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), E2MC, and Stellar Ventures, is pleased to announce the six innovative startups that will join the inaugural Orbital Edge Accelerator program: Kall Morris, Magma Space, Melagen Labs, Olfera, Quantum Qool and Raptor Dynamix. These cutting-edge startups were chosen…
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Astrobotic Advances XL Solar Arrays for Lunar Power Infrastructure
NASA has awarded Astrobotic a Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract to advance development of its Extra Large Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT-XL). Towering at over 30 m tall with the ability to generate 50 kW of power from its 20-meter-long solar panels, VSAT-XL would be the largest planned lunar power infrastructure to date…
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Frontgrade Launches 32GB Space-Grade eMMC for High-Reliability In-Orbit Data Storage
Frontgrade Technologies, the leading provider of high-reliability microelectronics for space and national security, has unveiled its embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) a space-grade NAND memory solution offering 32GB density, the highest available in today’s market. Designed to deliver maximum capacity and resilience in space environments, this radiation-tolerant, non-volatile flash data storage device is optimized for low Earth orbit…
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ISISPACE: Pioneering Smallsat Solutions for a Smarter Space Future
ISISPACE was founded in 2006 and has its headquarters in Delft, Netherlands. ISISPACE is a vertically integrated company specializing in turnkey small satellite missions- from design and subsystems to launch, ground operations, and complete mission delivery. Key focus areas Satellite platforms & subsystems ISISPACE offers highly modular and scalable satellite platforms designed primarily for CubeSats…
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Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests Propulsion System for Exoplanet Ascent
Northrop Grumman has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration technology with the successful testing of an advanced second-stage motor for ascent propulsion from another planet. This crucial test ensures that when the first rocket launches from another planet, such as Mars, it will have the capability to launch samples from the planet’s surface into…
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AAC Clyde Space’s Brio Completes Mission Through Planned Re-entry After Six Years in Orbit
Brio, a satellite developed and manufactured by AAC Clyde Space’s U.S. subsidiary AAC SpaceQuest, has completed its mission through a planned re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. Launched on 4 December 2018, the satellite has remained in stable operation in low Earth orbit for more than six years. Brio was designed to serve as a platform for…
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ICEYE Announces ML-Powered Flood Rapid Impact Product to Revolutionize Response
ICEYE, a global leader in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has announced the launch of Flood Rapid Impact (FRI). This product delivers automated, near-real-time flood data for emergency managers, energy and utility organizations, insurers, and banks. The launch forms part of ICEYE’s continuing expansion of its suite of multi-peril data solutions. FRI delivers detailed floodwater extent…
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PLD Space Hosts MIURA 5 Industry Days to Advance Launch Capabilities
PLD Space, an international space services company with vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing, hosted the MIURA 5 Industry Days at its headquarters, a strategic event that brought together over 100 representatives from its supply chain across Spain and abroad. The goal: to share the advanced industrialization plan for MIURA 5 and MIURA Next, which will consolidate…
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D-Orbit: Powering the Future of Space Logistics and Sustainable Orbital Operations
D-Orbit, Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Como, Italy, stands as a global leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, with commercial offices in Portugal, UK and the US. Their mission is to develop the world’s first space logistics infrastructure, enabling efficient satellite deployment, in-orbit servicing and end-of-life management supporting sustainable expansion in space. Space…
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Interstellar and Exolaunch Partner to Advance Launch Services in Asia
Interstellar Technologies, a leading space infrastructure company, has signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment services. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing rideshare launch capabilities for small satellites across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. As demand for small satellite deployment…