Tag: Satellite
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Sidus Space Successfully Deploys SpacePilot GNC Software on LizzieSat-3
Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, announced the successful deployment of its new autonomous guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software, SpacePilot and commissioning of the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) on LizzieSat-3 (LS3). Designed for next-generation satellite operations, SpacePilot integrates real-time star tracker, sun sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, and GPS data onboard LS3…
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Rocket Lab Schedules Fifth Electron Mission for Constellation Operator iQPS
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the launch window for its next mission for multi-launch customer, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), a Japan-based Earth imaging company – marking Electron’s 69th mission to date and 11th launch this year. The mission, named ‘The Harvest Goddess Thrives’, is…
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EchoStar Selects MDA Space to Build World’s First 3GPP 5G-Compliant LEO D2D Constellation
EchoStar Corporation, a global communications and connectivity provider, has selected MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for EchoStar’s new non-terrestrial network (NTN) low Earth orbit (LEO) direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation. With this contract, MDA Space is on track to begin volume manufacturing of…
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Europe Space’s Power Supply Market Expected to Reach USD 954.66 Million by 2034
The “Europe Space Power Supply Market: Focus on Application, Product, and Country Level Analysis – Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The European space power supply market is estimated to reach $954.66 million by 2034 from $639.58 million in 2024, at a growth rate of 4.09% during the forecast period…
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TERASi Secures ESA Tender to Develop Compact W-Band SATCOM Antennas
TERASi, a provider of pocket-sized radios that deliver gigabit-speed data links for defense, SATCOM, and telecom operations, has successfully secured the tender with the European Space Agency (ESA). This tender reinforces its position as a trusted deeptech provider to pioneer the development of Compact Active Planar Antennas for W-band Satellite Communication. The initiative unlocks the…
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NASA-ISRO Satellite NISAR Lifts Off to Track Earth’s Changing Surfaces
NISAR (NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), a satellite carrying an advanced radar system that will produce a dynamic, three-dimensional view of Earth in unprecedented detail, has launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India. The first-of-its-kind satellite will provide actionable information in a range of areas, including disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and agricultural…
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Kongsberg Satellite Services Collaborates with AWS to Enhance Space Capabilities
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), the global leader in satellite communications and data services, announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to further enhance solutions for space mission applications. This collaboration builds upon the strengths of two industry leaders and results in seamless access to KSAT’s global satellite ground station network and operations services,…
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Dawn Aerospace Completes Qualification Of Radiation-Tolerant Electronics
Dawn Aerospace has completed the development and qualification of radiation-tolerant electronics for its SatDrive propulsion systems, paving the way for missions beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geostationary (GEO) and Cislunar space. This milestone follows a rigorous testing campaign, including radiation test campaigns at leading facilities in the Netherlands and NASA’s Space Radiation Laboratory. Since…
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Gilat Secures $8 Million Contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense to Advance Strategic Military Communications
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued at over $8 million by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected in the next 12 months.…
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European Space Agency Supported LIDE Mission Launches to Test Global 5G Connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate the establishment of a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere…