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Sidus Space to Supply FeatherEdge System for Infrared Fire Detection Project with Xiomas Technologies
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leader in precision space infrastructure solutions, has secured a contract with Xiomas Technologies to provide its FeatherEdge onboard computing system for a high-altitude fire detection initiative. This project, involving Sidus Space, Xiomas Technologies, NASA, and Harvard University, aims to enhance rapid fire detection using stratospheric balloon platforms equipp
Precision Two-Axis Fast Steering Mirror Platform by Physik Instrumente Introduced
Physik Instrumente (PI) has announced the release of the S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM), a two-axis tip-tilt platform designed for high-resolution and fast-motion applications. The S-335 utilizes solid-state piezo drives, making it ideal for tasks such as precise laser beam control and high-resolution imaging. The innovative design of the S-335 enables extensive angular travel by employi
Hughes Ships Over 5,000 Electronically Steerable Antennas for OneWeb
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, has announced the shipment of more than 5,000 HL1120W electronically steerable antenna (ESA) terminals for the OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) network. This achievement reinforces Hughes' position as a major supplier of OneWeb's enterprise-grade LEO terminals. The HL1120W terminal features a low-profile, full-duplex, self-aligni
South Korea's spy satellite to start 'full-fledged' mission
South Korea's first home-grown military spy satellite is ready to begin its "full-fledged" mission of monitoring the North, Seoul's arms procurement agency said Wednesday. The satellite, launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in December last year, is part of an intensifying space race on the Korean peninsula. Pyongyang claimed it launched its own military eye in the sky
Non-Geostationary Constellations Set to Dominate High Throughput Satellites Market
The High Throughput Satellites (HTS) market is undergoing significant transformation, as highlighted in the latest edition of the 'High Throughput Satellites' report from Novaspace, a prominent space consulting and market intelligence firm formed through the merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners. The report emphasizes the growing influence of Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) constellations,
Watch Arctic Weather Satellite and Φsat-2 launch live
ESA’s Arctic Weather Satellite and Φsat-2 missions are ready for lift-off from Vandenburg, California, with a target launch date of 16 August 2024.
ISS National Lab and NASA Announce Funding for Space-Based Research on Disease Treatment
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is partnering with NASA to launch a new research solicitation focused on tackling major diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. The ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) 2024-09, titled "Igniting Innovation: Science in Space to Cure Disease on Earth," has been released in collaboration wit
Mental Well-Being in Space
Life on the International Space Station is quite different from life on the ground. Crew members experience multiple sunrises and sunsets each day, spend their time in a confined space, have packed schedules, and deal with microgravity. These and other conditions during spaceflight can negatively affect the performance and well-being of crew members. Many studies on the space station work
Apex Unveils GEO Aries Satellite Bus for Geostationary Missions
Apex Space, a spacecraft bus platform manufacturer based in Los Angeles, has introduced its latest product, the GEO Aries satellite bus, designed for geostationary orbit (GEO) missions. The company plans to begin delivering the GEO Aries buses to customers starting in 2026. GEO Aries is an enhanced version of Apex's existing Aries bus platform, engineered to meet the specific needs of GEO
Planet to Launch Tanager-1 Hyperspectral Satellite and 36 SuperDoves with SpaceX
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of Earth data and insights, announced the upcoming launch of its first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, alongside 36 SuperDoves (Flock 4BE). These satellites are set to launch on the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX on Friday, August 16, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The SpaceX launch window is scheduled to open