Tag: Satellite
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Omnispace and Lacuna Successfully Demonstrate NGSO IoT Satellite Connectivity
Omnispace, the company redefining global mobile connectivity, together with communications leader Viasat and Lacuna Space, have demonstrated a first-of-its-kind, global, open standards-based Internet of Things (IoT) services that could pave the way for a range of IoT and direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services. Omnispace successfully demonstrated its non-geostationary (NGSO) IoT satellite connectivity at last week’s ‘The…
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First Long-Duration Lidar Satellite CALIPSO Ends its Scientific Mission
CALIPSO, a lidar satellite that advanced the world’s understanding of climate, weather, and air quality, ended its scientific mission on Aug. 1, 2023. Across 17 years of operation, the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation recorded more than 10 billion lidar measurements and informed thousands of scientific reports. CALIPSO was launched jointly by NASA…
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Eutelsat Partners with Can Marine to Bring Satcom Services to Maritime Sector Across Asia
Eutelsat Communications has announced a partnership with Can Marine Systems, a prominent provider of maritime systems in Asia. The collaboration brings next-generation satellite communication services to the maritime sector across Asia, offering enhanced connectivity and capabilities for maritime businesses operating at sea (cargo shipping, passenger ferries, and offshore) in this vast region. The partnership leverages…
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Quantic BEI’s Encoder Enables Advanced Position Sensing for Raytheon’s Weather Instrument
Quantic BEI, a business of Quantic Electronics, announced that its precision optical encoder is enabling high-resolution rotational position sensing for Raytheon’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Instrument, which collects atmospheric imagery that provides detailed weather patterns for predicting the weather. The first images are being released from the NOAA-21 VIIRS Instrument. Quantic BEI’s optical…
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Zenno and D-Orbit to Develop New Space Applications for Superconducting Electromagnets
New Zealand headquartered space-flight systems company Zenno Astronautics, a developer of world-first superconducting electromagnets for space applications, and D-Orbit, a company leader in the space logistics industry, have formed a special commercial partnership to collaborate on the development of new space products and services. The initial project will see Zenno and D-Orbit combine their respective…
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U.S. Space Force Accepts Second Geostationary Weather Satellite from NOAA
The U.S. Space Force accepted the transfer of a second geostationary weather satellite from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to extend persistent weather coverage of the Indian Ocean region until the 2030 timeframe. Through the Electro-optical Infrared Weather System-Geostationary mission, governed by partnership agreements between the Department of the Air Force and NOAA, the…
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Arianespace is Revolutionizing Space Access with Cutting-Edge Launch Solutions
Arianespace, a pioneer in the aerospace industry, is composed to redefine the future of space exploration through a commitment to pioneering technology and innovative launch solutions. With a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and versatility, Arianespace is shaping the trajectory of space access. Arianespace’s core mission is to provide reliable and cost-effective launch services for…
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AccelerComm, Radisys, RFDSP & TTP Announces LEO Regenerative 5G RAN solution
AccelerComm, the Layer 1 5G IP specialists, Radisys Corporation, a global company of open telecom solutions including 5G RAN, RFDSP Lower-Phy IP specialists and TTP, an independent technology and product development company based in the UK, announced that they are jointly formulating a high-performance Regenerative 5G RAN reference solution and architecture based on 3GPP for…
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Skylabs is Pioneering Space with Cutting-Edge Technology and Innovation
SkyLabs is aiming to reshape the space market by introducing a wave of disruptive technologies, innovative products, and transformative solutions to redefine the very fabric of space exploration. This space-technology-oriented company is providing miniaturized on-board data handling solutions and an innovative approach to space engineering. SkyLabs primarily focuses on high-tech tailor-made solution development, including fault-tolerant…
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True Anomaly Awarded $17 Million U.S. Space Force Contract for Space Domain Awareness
The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command awarded a $17.4 million Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to True Anomaly. Under the award, True Anomaly, the technology company safeguarding global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all, will provide a suite of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) applications that will leverage powerful…