Tag: Satellite Bus & Platforms

  • Sidus Space Celebrates One Year Orbital Anniversary for LizzieSat-1

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    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…

  • Maxar Space Systems Secures New Order for High-Power GEO Communications Satellite

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    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…

  • K2 Space Secures $110M Series B Funding and Completes First In-Space Demonstration

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    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…

  • ESA Awards Redwire Space Contract to Lead Study for the Next Dark Matter Mission

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    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…

  • What are Propulsion Systems?

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    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…

  • What is Symbol Rate Uplink of a Satellite Bus?

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    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…

  • What is LizzieSat Constellation?

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    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…

  • What is a Payload Mass of a Satellite Bus?

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    The payload mass of a satellite bus refers to the weight of the instruments and equipment that the satellite is designed to carry and deploy in space. This includes scientific instruments, communication devices, sensors, cameras, and other mission-specific hardware. Payload mass is the total weight of the functional components that the satellite carries to perform…

  • What is a Payload Peak Power of a Satellite Bus?

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    The payload peak power of a satellite bus is a crucial parameter in satellite design and operation. The peak power refers to the highest power level that the payload requires during its most intensive operational phases. This value is critical for designing the satellite’s power subsystem, ensuring it can handle peak loads without interruption. It…

  • What is Symbol Rate Downlink of a Satellite Bus?

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    The symbol rate downlink of a satellite bus is a critical parameter in satellite communications that refers to the rate at which symbols are transmitted from the satellite to the ground station. It is a measure of how quickly data is sent from the satellite back to Earth and is a key factor in determining…