Tag: Satellite Bus & Platforms
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Sidus Space: Driving Innovation in the Expanding Space Economy
Founded in 2012, Sidus Space is a commercial space firm based in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the United States. The company specializes in Space and Data-as-a-Service solutions, offering comprehensive satellite design, manufacturing, launch, and operations services. Their proprietary LizzieSat satellite platform supports various applications, including environmental monitoring, IoT communications, and Earth observation. Sidus Space has established…
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Sidus Space Expands into Asia with Orlaith AI and Edge Computing Deal
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced it has been awarded a new purchase order with a leading research and development organization in Asia. This agreement marks Sidus’ entry into the region and showcases its cutting-edge space-based AI and edge computing capabilities through its Orlaith ecosystem, powered by the high-speed edge computer named…
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MSSA and ESA Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Satellite and Terrestrial Network Integration
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are pleased to announce an alliance to advance the future of 5G and 6G open architecture, standards-based satellite Non Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). This collaboration focuses on integrating satellite and terrestrial networks for Direct-to-Device (D2D) services, creating new ways to meet the connectivity needs…
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Sidus Space Celebrates One Year Orbital Anniversary for LizzieSat-1
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the one-year orbital anniversary of LizzieSat-1 (LS-1), celebrating 365 days of operational success and technological advancements. Since its launch, LS-1 has demonstrated exceptional capabilities, generating revenue through advanced software applications and reinforcing Sidus’ position at the forefront of space technology. A Year of Innovation and Impact…
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Maxar Space Systems Secures New Order for High-Power GEO Communications Satellite
Maxar Space Systems, satellite manufacturer and provider of advanced solutions for space exploration, has received an order for a geostationary (GEO) high-power communications satellite from a private commercial customer. The satellite will be built on the Maxar 1300 series platform at the company’s manufacturing facilities in Palo Alto and San Jose, California. It will feature…
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K2 Space Secures $110M Series B Funding and Completes First In-Space Demonstration
K2 Space announced its $110 million Series B to ramp up mass production of its multi-orbit, high power satellite platform. The funding round, co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital, includes participation from existing investors Alpine Space Ventures, First Round Capital, and others. This milestone comes as K2 celebrates the opening of its new…
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ESA Awards Redwire Space Contract to Lead Study for the Next Dark Matter Mission
Redwire Corporation, a space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been awarded a study contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the preliminary spacecraft design for an upcoming astrophysics mission that will image faint galaxies in the nearby universe and provide insight into the nature of dark matter. Redwire’s…
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What are Propulsion Systems?
Propulsion systems are devices that are designed to generate and provide the necessary force or thrust to propel an object through a medium, typically air or space. These systems are crucial for various modes of transportation, including aircraft, spacecraft, vehicles, and even watercraft. The primary purpose of propulsion systems is to overcome resistance, such as…
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What is Symbol Rate Uplink of a Satellite Bus?
The symbol rate uplink of a satellite bus is a critical parameter in satellite communications, referring to the rate at which symbols are transmitted from the ground station to the satellite. It is a measure of how quickly data is sent from the Earth to the satellite and is a key factor in determining the…
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What is LizzieSat Constellation?
Sidus Space, an innovative company in space technology, is at the forefront of developing satellite platforms that offers comprehensive solutions for commercial, governmental, and educational needs. The company has established itself as a critical player in the new space economy by supporting the strengths of modular, scalable, and affordable satellite platforms. The LizzieSat platform, represents…