Tag: Satellite
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Pulsar Fusion Advances Electric Propulsion with Hall Effect Thruster Technology
Pulsar Fusion is advancing electric propulsion technology through a portfolio of Hall Effect Thrusters (HETs) designed to improve spacecraft efficiency, extend mission lifetimes and reduce operational costs. Intended for applications including attitude control, precision spacecraft control and low-thrust manoeuvres, the company’s plasma thrusters utilize high specific impulse (Isp) technology to deliver greater fuel efficiency than…
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Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Creating a Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch and space systems and Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common…
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Starlink’s Architects Launch Eclipse to Open Megaconstellation Era
Eclipse Space, which made its public debut last week at the Space Capital Summit at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, announced its official launch as the first company focused exclusively on making megaconstellation ownership accessible to nations and enterprises worldwide. Founded by the most experienced megaconstellation team outside of SpaceX, Eclipse enables customers to…
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AiRANACULUS Secures $5 Million NASA Contract for Lunar and Space Communication
AiRANACULUS, a Massachusetts-based deep technology company focused on intelligent RF and autonomous networking systems, announced that it has been awarded a $5 million Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) contract from NASA. The effort will support technology development enabling next-generation heterogeneous communication networks for lunar and deep-space missions. AiRANACULUS will enhance its Cross Layer Spectrum…
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ICEYE Selected by Iberdrola for Grid Resilience Project
ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, was selected by IBERDROLA to develop an innovation project aimed at strengthening its electricity grid against extreme natural events. Through a comprehensive multi-perils approach, the initiative will enable Iberdrola to anticipate risks, rapidly assess damage and minimize supply disruptions using near-real-time geospatial data. The solution is…
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Orbion Space Technology Advances Small Satellite Mobility with Aurora Hall-Effect Thrusters
Orbion Space Technology is expanding electric propulsion capabilities for the small satellite market through the Aurora family of Hall-effect thrusters. Designed specifically for SmallSats, CubeSats and microsatellites, the Aurora propulsion systems provide efficient in-space maneuvering capabilities for missions requiring orbit raising, station keeping, collision avoidance, constellation management and end-of-life disposal. Electric propulsion technologies have therefore…
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Rocket Lab Completes 10th Dedicated Launch for Synspective
Rocket Lab Corporation a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has successfully placed another satellite into orbit for Synspective, achieving a significant milestone as the tenth dedicated launch for the Japan-based Earth observation company with 100% mission success. This latest launch – Rocket Lab’s 12th of the year – drives home…
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NewSpace Africa Conference Releases First Impact Report
Space in Africa has released the NewSpace Africa Conference Impact Report, the first comprehensive account of the conference’s five-year contribution to the development of the African space and satellite industry, covering the conference’s evolution from 2022 to 2026 and its growing role in shaping conversations, partnerships and opportunities. Over five editions, the conference has grown…
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Firefly Aerospace Acquires Space-ng for Autonomous Space Operations
Firefly Aerospace a market leading space and defense technology company, announced the acquisition of Space-ng a leader in AI-powered vision navigation and autonomous guidance systems. The acquisition brings proven spacecraft software and camera hardware for Firefly’s Blue Ghost landers and Elytra orbital vehicles, bolstering Firefly’s capabilities to advance the future of autonomous space operations for missions…
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Mitsubishi Electric Selects MDA Space for Defence Communication Satellite Program
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has been selected by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to design and manufacture the digital payload, antennas and various subsystems for the next-generation defence communications satellite program ordered by the Japan Ministry of Defense. This satellite program will replace DSN-2, also known as Kirameki-2,…