Copernical Team
Capella Space selected for Space Development Agency's Proliferated LEO Hybrid Acquisition
Capella Space Corp., a U.S.-based space technology company specializing in satellite and data solutions, has been chosen to participate in the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HALO) procurement program. This procurement method allows Capella to compete for contracts related to building satellite systems for SDA through a prototype order bidding process.
Human space travel could pose more severe health risks
Human space travellers may face more severe health hazards than previously recognized, according to a new report from The Guy Foundation, an independent UK research organization. The report highlights concerns that extended space travel could exacerbate conditions like accelerated aging, insulin resistance, early diabetes, and reproductive issues. These effects could become increasingly difficul
Aptos Orbital unveils AI-driven satellite platform to enhance space communication
Aptos Orbital, a leading developer of AI solutions for satellites, has officially launched its new platform designed to revolutionize satellite intelligence and communication. The Aptos terminal, a low size weight and power (SWAP) device, integrates space-hardened processing, cloud services, and connectivity into a single solution. With Aptos's innovative technology, satellites can now run advan
Earth from Space: Northern Ohio
Seven ways navigation tech contributes to sustainability
What does satellite navigation have to do with sustainable development? Quite a lot, in fact. Satnav and other positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies provide critical data that support green solutions across numerous sectors. From enabling smart mobility to optimising energy grids and facilitating precision farming, the potential for PNT to drive sustainability is immense.
Thin cool surface skin boosts ocean’s carbon uptake
New research, partially funded by ESA, reveals that the cool ‘ocean skin’ allows oceans to absorb more atmospheric carbon dioxide than previously thought. These findings could enhance global carbon assessments, shaping more effective emission-reduction policies.
'Alien' signal decoded
China delivers scientific payloads from reusable satellite Shijian-19 to users
The scientific payloads for space breeding and other technological experiments carried aboard China's first reusable and returnable satellite, Shijian-19, were delivered to both Chinese and international users on Thursday. During a ceremony held in Beijing by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the CNSA and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation formalized the t
Proba-1 marks 23 years of operation in orbit
Proba-1, a technology-demonstrating microsatellite, has now been operational for 23 years since its launch into orbit. Built by Verhaert in Belgium, now part of Redwire Space, the satellite was launched on 22 October 2001 aboard an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Proba-1 pioneered several significant achievements in space tec
Space industry growth and Japan's role in satellite development
The space industry has seen unprecedented growth with a surge in rocket launches and satellite demands, bringing it into the global spotlight. Professor Shinichi Nakasuka from the University of Tokyo's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics explains the university's historical contributions to Japan's space development, trends in satellite technology, and future expectations for the space se