Tag: LEO
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Pioneering the Future of Space Exploration
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), operated by Caltech in Pasadena, has led humanity’s robotic exploration of the solar system and beyond, managing missions to every planet, the Sun and interstellar space. With innovations spanning over eight decades, JPL continues to design and operate spacecraft that explore extreme environments and deliver groundbreaking science. As NASA’s only…
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Momentus Secures Milestone Payments for Advancing DARPA’s In-Space Structure Assembly Project
Momentus Inc., a U.S. commercial space company offering satellite buses, technologies, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, has been successfully executing Phase 3 of a contract from a U.S. Department of Defense organization, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to conduct an on-orbit demonstration of the assembly of large scale structures. The mission will…
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Rocket Lab Completes Critical Design Review for SDA’s T2TL-Beta Satellite Program
Rocket Lab National Security LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the successful completion of its Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta (T2TL-Beta) program. The milestone follows Rocket Lab’s successful Preliminary Design Review in late 2024, confirms…
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TrustPoint Launches Third Satellite and Successfully Establishes First Contact
TrustPoint, a pioneer in next-generation space-based positioning and navigation solutions, is proud to announce the successful launch and first contact of its third free-flying satellite, Time Flies, aboard the latest rideshare launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday. This milestone strengthens TrustPoint’s leadership in delivering innovative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services from…
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Muon Space Publishes First Light Images from FireSat Protoflight
Muon Space, a leading provider of end-to-end space systems specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, released the first light images from its FireSat Protoflight, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s first dedicated wildfire detection and monitoring constellation. The images, captured by Muon’s state-of-the-art six-channel multispectral infrared (IR) instrument, demonstrate the exceptional capabilities…
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STMicroelectronics Introduces Radiation-Hardened Point-of-Load Converters for LEO Applications
STMicroelectronics’ LEOPOL1 point-of-load step-down converter for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) deployments meets the needs of equipment developers targeting the New Space market, now expanding throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. The emerging New Space industry, driven by private-sector companies, is enabling new services such as communication and earth observation, delivered from satellites built and launched…
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Eutelsat and France’s Armed Force Signs Agreement for Low Orbit Satellite Services
Eutelsat and France’s armed forces ministry have announced a landmark framework agreement on the occasion of the Paris Airshow. The agreement is the embodiment of the NEXUS (Neo-Espace pour de multiples Usages Sécurisés) program launched by the French Ministry of Defence, which aims to reinforce the current French military space communications model by combining military…
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Astroscale: Building the Future of Space Sustainably On-Orbit
Astroscale, Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a global space company solely dedicated to the long-term sustainability of outer space. Specializing in on-orbit servicing and space debris removal, the company addresses some of the most critical challenges in Earth’s orbital environment. Astroscale leads in technologies such as magnetic docking, rendezvous operations, and autonomous…
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SWISSto12: Pioneering the Future of Space Communications with Advanced Innovation
SWISSto12, Founded in 2011, has emerged as a pioneering force in satellite communications, specializing in advanced radio frequency (RF) solutions for space applications. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company leverages 3D printing technology to develop high-performance RF components, enabling cost-effective and scalable satellite solutions. Over the years, SWISSto12 has established itself as a trusted partner…
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Requtech AB Secures First MENA Deal for RESA M Ku Multi-Orbit Terminal
Requtech AB, a leader in satellite communication technology, proudly announces its first sale of the RESA M Ku multi-orbit terminal to a partner in the MENA region. This milestone marks continued momentum in Requtech’s global rollout, with the terminal already successfully deployed across Europe, Asia and most recently in North America. The RESA M Ku…