Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), has completed a major test milestone on its latest Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor. The VIIRS instrument observes and collects global environmental data that spans visible and infrared wavelengths across land, ocean, and atmosphere and is a pivotal part of the NASA-NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) series of satellites.

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Tata Advanced Systems Limited ("TASL"), India's leading private sector player for aerospace and defense solutions, and Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) ("Satellogic"), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation ("EO") data collection, has announced the successful deployment into space of TASL's TSAT-1A satellite aboard the Bandwagon-1 mission, which SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched from L

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Embedded World - Quectel Wireless Solutions, a prominent provider of IoT solutions globally, today unveiled the Quectel BG95-S5 3GPP non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite communication module. This module adheres to 3GPP Release 17 IoT-NTN standards using S and L band frequencies for satellite communications. Additionally, the BG95-S5 supports LTE Cat M1, Cat NB2, eGPRS, and integrated GNSS.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Enabled Intelligence, known for scalable and secure AI data solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with SkyFi, a leader in Earth observation imagery and analytics. This alliance aims to enhance the provision of real-time, AI-ready satellite images for U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies. Through this partnership, Enabled Intelligence will leverage its e

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The China Manned Space Agency recently showcased new devices aboard the Tiangong Space Station, essential for maintaining the health and safety of taikonauts in zero gravity. These tools have become critical as China aims to extend the duration of manned missions. The agency highlighted the routine of taikonauts engaging in extensive physical training to combat the effects of prolonged mic

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Exolaunch has announced a multi-mission agreement to provide launch and deployment services for HawkEye 360, marking their first partnership aimed at advancing space-based technology and geospatial intelligence capabilities. The initial launch, part of the agreement, occurred at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A on April 7, utilizing SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Exolaunch's CarboNIX separation

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful in-orbit operation of a pioneering 3D-printed storage tank on the Tiandu-2 satellite. This event marks the first time a 3D-printed component of this kind has been used aboard a Chinese satellite, underscoring a major advancement in aerospace technology. The innovative cold

Paris (AFP) April 10, 2024
Artificial intelligence's move into modern warfare is raising concerns about the risks of escalation and the role of humans in decision making. AI has shown itself to be faster but not necessarily safer or more ethical. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Friday that he was "profoundly disturbed" by Israeli media reports that Israel has used AI to identify targets in Gaza, causing man

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Spectrum AMT) is set to significantly expand its operations in Colorado Springs, reinforcing its role in precision electronics and assemblies manufacturing. This move is supported by the Colorado Economic Development Commission and both state and local governments, emphasizing a mutual commitment to economic development and innovative enterprises.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Defeating dust is a critical concern for astronauts and spacecraft heading to the Moon or Mars, prompting researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to refine Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) technology. The technology uses transparent electrodes and electric fields to electrically lift and remove dust from crucial surfaces used in space, such as thermal radiators, solar panels,