Tag: LEO
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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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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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Filtronic Wins Contract to Deliver Solutions for LEO Satellite Connectivity
Filtronic, a designer and manufacturer of products and sub-systems for the aerospace and defense, telecoms infrastructure, space, and critical communications markets, has announced a new contract win with a global provider of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication equipments. In recent years there has been considerable work undertaken to develop airborne communications networks that overcome…
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Enpulsion’s Electric Propulsion Selected for EIS Mission by OHB Sweden
A dedicated sales contract signed in December 2022 between OHB Sweden and ENPULSION on a Horizon 2020 IOV/IOD Mission-EIS marked an important milestone in the two companies’ long and successful collaboration. Proven concept After having delivered ENPULSION’s propulsion products to previous OHB Sweden’s InnoSat microsatellite platform missions, OHB Sweden now decided to order a next…
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Mynaric Delivers Optical Communication Terminals to Telesat Government Solutions
Mynaric, one of the leading providers of industrialized, cost-effective, and scalable laser communications products, announced the delivery of multiple CONDOR Mk2 optical communications terminals to Telesat Government Solutions (GS), a wholly-owned U.S.-based subsidiary of leading satellite operator Telesat. Mynaric’s first delivery of flight-ready CONDOR optical communications terminals for space applications marks an important milestone towards…
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Rocket Lab Releases New Space Systems Products for Global Small Satellite Market
Rocket Lab USA, one of the global leaders in launch services and space systems, released two new high-performance space systems products designed to increase the availability of essential satellite components to the global small satellite market. Bolstering the Company’s existing line of proven satellite components, the new Rocket Lab products include the Frontier-X software-defined radio…
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SpaceX Launches D-Orbit’s OTV ION in a First Mid-Inclination Orbit
Space logistics and orbital transportation company D-Orbit launched Starfield, the eighth commercial mission of their proprietary orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) ION Satellite Carrier (ION), and the first one in a midinclination orbit. The OTV lifted off, on January 31st, 2023, at 8:15 a.m. PT (16:15 UTC) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Launch…
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Microchip Introduces Rad-Tolerant Power Management IC for LEO Applications
The commercialization of the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) region is transforming space exploration and satellite communication at roughly 1,200 miles above Earth. For satellites to successfully operate and reach their destination, it is essential to select components that can withstand the harsh space environment. Building on its existing radiation-tolerant portfolio, Microchip Technology has announced the introduction…