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Andreas Mogensen launched on his Huginn mission in August 2023 to the International Space Station, becoming the first non-US astronaut to pilot SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. Andreas became commander of the International Space Station in September 2023, becoming the longest serving European commander in January 2024. His mission was spent on more than 30 European experiments and plenty of international ones as well, ranging from water purification to studies of human physiology and thunderclouds. After 6 months on the International Space Station, Andreas will come down to Earth together with his Crew-7 crewmates Jasmin Moghbeli (NASA), Satoshi

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat) has lauded a landmark achievement by Fleet Space Technologies, which showcased the pioneering satellite-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) technology through the Defence Space Command's ASCEND2LEO project. In collaboration with Safety from Space, SmartSat enabled Fleet Space's innovation by refining the 'Beagle' communications waveform, initially devel

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced significant updates to its licensing with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its space-based cellular broadband network, V-Band application. These updates are critical as AST SpaceMobile moves forward with its unique initiative to offer broadband internet services directly to smart

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
ICEYE, a pioneer in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, has announced the launch of its Dwell Fine imaging mode, a significant advancement in Earth Observation and persistent monitoring capabilities. This new mode enhances the existing Dwell mode and builds on the advancements of the Spot Fine mode introduced in June 2023. Dwell Fine offers a remarkable 50-centimeter resolution,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
Drawing inspiration from historical engineering challenges like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge disaster, Skysun LLC, based in Cleveland, Ohio, has pioneered the development of suspended solar panels, overcoming the potential for destructive resonance with NASA's Glenn Research Center's assistance. The collaboration began in 2016 when Skysun's founder, Jim Clair, sought to validate the resilience of h

London, UK (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, including Prof. Hezi Yizhaq and Prof. Itzhak Katra, along with international collaborators, have proposed a new theory that could explain the formation of sand ripples on both Mars and Earth, challenging the prevailing belief that these features could not be formed under Earth's conditions. Published in Nature Geoscience, their findings sugges

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen Atheras Analytics SAS, based in Paris, for a significant 12-month project focused on the creation of an advanced Ground Segment Dimensioning Tool. This tool is designed to optimize the operation and analysis of satellite constellations, which may comprise networks in varying orbits, all equipped with the capability for inter-satellite communication. It

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has reported that Cosco Shipping (CSSC), the leading commercial fleet globally with 1,417 vessels, has initiated the integration of Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) terminals across its ships. The installation of the Lars Thrane LT-3100S terminal on the vessel Cosco Tengfei signifies CSSC's commitment to the paramount safety of

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, Comsat Architects, renowned for its pioneering work in space communications, has teamed up with Ubotica Technologies, leaders in autonomous AI satellite technology. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into space-based communication and Earth observation systems aboard small satellites in low Earth orbit,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
In a landmark move, Comsat Architects has partnered with Ubotica Technologies to infuse artificial intelligence into space technologies, specifically focusing on enhancing the capabilities of small satellites in low Earth orbit for real-time Earth monitoring and intelligence. Comsat Architects, offering expertise in space communication analysis, software development, and aerospace technolo