Tag: Satellite
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HKATG’s AMC Premises Enter Fit-out Contracts for Satellite Mass Production
Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group Limited (HKATG) committed to promoting Hong Kong’s industrialization and supporting Hong Kong’s becoming an international innovation and technology hub announced on 2 August 2022 that HKSML, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary entered into a fit-out contract regarding the 2/F and 8/F Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) in Tseung Kwan O. The construction…
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Rocket Lab Awarded a Contract to Provide Separation Systems for SDA’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer Satellites
Rocket Lab USA, a launch and space systems company, has been awarded two contracts worth a total of $14 million to provide satellite separation systems for Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL) satellites. Rocket Lab will supply more than 80 total Lightband Separation Systems (also called Lightbands) to prime contractor Lockheed Martin…
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Space Flight Laboratory Awarded Contract for Development of HawkEye 360 RF Geolocation Microsatellites
Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has been contracted to support the development of Clusters 7 through 11 in the HawkEye 360 radio frequency (RF) geolocation microsatellite constellation. Under the Flex Production program, SFL is designing, assembling, and integrating Cluster 9 at its Toronto headquarters and is providing technical support for the integration of Clusters 7, 8,…
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Mercury Introduces Radiation Tolerant 8 GB DDR4 Memory Component for Space Applications
Mercury Systems, one of the leaders in trusted, secure mission-critical technologies for aerospace and defense, has introduced a new radiation-tolerant version of its proven 8GB DDR4 memory component that sets a new bar for performance in data-intensive processing applications in space. Why It MattersSpace systems play an outsized role in modern life and require ever-increasing…
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Fraunhofer Creates Transceiver for Precise Data Flow Between Components in Satellite Systems
Fraunhofer IPMS, a global leader in R&D services for electrical and photonic microsystems in the disciplines of smart Industrial solutions, medical and health applications, and improved quality of life, has created a transceiver that ensures data flow between the components and it has been on board the ISS (International Space Station) for testing reasons since…
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Capella Space Unveils Enhanced Imagery Capabilities and Communication Features for its Next Gen Satellite
Capella Space, one of the leading Earth observation companies, has unveiled several new capabilities planned for its next-generation satellites, further expanding the company’s cutting-edge, premium data offerings. This new generation of Capella satellites referred to as “Acadia” technology, will expand the existing Capella constellation to provide the highest quality imagery, best ground-range resolution, and the…
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Inmarsat Selects Rocket Lab to Develop L-band Radio for NASA’s Communications Services Project
Rocket Lab USA, a launch and space systems company, announced that it has been selected by Inmarsat Government as a partner to develop and manufacture an L-band radio in support of NASA’s Communications Services Project (CSP). CSP seeks to accelerate the development of commercial near-Earth communications services by partnering with satellite communications (SATCOM) providers. Rocket…
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Arralis Launches New Ka-Band Beam Steering Antenna for Satellite Applications
Arralis has launched a new Ka-band phased array beam steering antenna. The KKa-FPA-1730-A has the functionality of -60 to 60 degree steering in both azimuth and elevation direction, while also meeting ITU regulations regarding beamwidth and sidelobes which is achieved through amplitude taper. Arralis engineers have designed the beam steering antenna to have a very low profile while still…
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Northrop Grumman Supports Successful Launch and Deployment of USSF-44 Mission
Northrop Grumman played a critical role in the integration, launch, and deployment of the United States Space Force (USSF)-44 mission that was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Several hardware and software platforms were provided to deliver multiple missions for customers including highly complex payloads from multiple industry partners. The Long Duration Propulsive ESPA…
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Orbex to Build and Operate First Vertical Launch Site for Satellites in Sutherland
Orbex, based in Forres, Moray, has signed a lease with development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the spaceport location on community-owned land on the A’ Mhoine peninsula in north-west Sutherland to build and operate the first vertical launch site for satellites. HIE has been developing launch plans for several years and leases the…