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Friday, 16 November 2012 08:53

Sinclair Interplanetary

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Sinclair Interplanetary is a supplier of hardware, software, training and expertise to the spacecraft community.

The primary focus is on low-cost, rapid-schedule programs to produce micro- or nano-satellites. It is based in Toronto, Canada and was founded in 2001.

Thursday, 15 November 2012 17:49

Dnepr rocket

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The Dnepr rocket is a space launch vehicle named after the Dnieper River.

It is a converted ICBM used for launching artificial satellites into orbit, operated by the launch service provider ISC Kosmotras. The first launch, on April 21, 1999, successfully placed UoSAT-12, a 350 kg demonstration mini-satellite, into a 650 km circular Low Earth orbit.

The Dnepr is based on the R-36MUTTH ICBM – called the SS-18 Satan by NATO.

Thursday, 15 November 2012 17:31

Space Grant Education and Enterprise Institute

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The Space Grant Education and Enterprise Institute is a non-profit organisation which aims to enable students of all ethnic and financial backgrounds to attain high skill technical and professional careers through education and exciting programs.

Thursday, 15 November 2012 11:43

Mars Institute

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The Mars Institute is a non-profit research organization whose mission is to further the scientific study, exploration and public understanding of Mars. It is an international non-governmental organization. 

It is conducting high-quality, peer-reviewed research, and educating the public on the progress toward and benefits of Mars exploration.

 

It was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in both California, USA, and Canada in 2002. 

Sunday, 11 November 2012 11:05

Ecliptic Enterprises

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Ecliptic Enterprises is an American company that creates on-board imaging systems for use with rockets, spacecraft, and other remote platforms. It is based in Pasadena, Calif., USA.

Ecliptic Enterprises also provides cost-effective space-access solutions for small space payloads. 

The activities of Ecliptic Enterprises encompass:

  • imaging and sensor technology for spacecraft,
  • small secondary, payload technologies,
  • space transportation technologies.
Sunday, 11 November 2012 07:10

SETI Institute

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The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. The acronym SETI means Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence.

The SETI Institute is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach.

The Institute comprises three centers, the Center for SETI Research, the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe and the Center for Education and Public Outreach. It was founded in 1984.

Friday, 09 November 2012 20:37

GEOSS

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The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) will provide decision-support tools to a wide variety of users. It will proactively link together existing and planned observing systems around the world and support the development of new systems where gaps currently exist.

It is being built (in 2012) by the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), on the basis of a 10-Year Implementation Plan running from 2005 to 2015. 

GEOSS seeks to connect the producers of environmental data and decision-support tools with the end users of these products, with the aim of enhancing the relevance of Earth observations to global issues. The result is to be a global public infrastructure that generates comprehensive, near-real-time environmental data, information and analyses for a wide range of users. 

Friday, 09 November 2012 20:23

HISPASAT Group

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HISPASAT is a global satellite operator offering coverage and quality service in Europe, America, Canada and North America. Its target is the Spanish and Portuguese language markets.

HISPASAT is dedicated to distribute satellite television, radio channels and the transmission of digital television platforms in Europe, America and North Africa. It's satellites allow for the most advanced telecommunication services for business, providing broadband access to the Internet and the development of new interactive and multimedia services related to digital technology such as: tele-training, content distribution, video and movies on demand, and high quality video conferencing.

HISPASAT has been established in 1989.

In 2012, the HISPASAT's satellite communications system includes satellites located at the following orbital positions:

  • A transatlantic position at 30º West, where satellites are located, Hispasat 1C, Hispasat 1D, Hispasat 1E and Spainsat
  • An American position at 61º East, where the Amazonas 1 y 2 satellites, and
  • An oriental position at 29º East, in which the Xtar-Eur satellite is located.
Friday, 09 November 2012 20:15

RESA Spatiales

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RESA is a company specialized in electronics manufacturing for the space industry.

Since 1994, RESA has been involved in most of the main european space programs for major companies (such as EADS ASTRIUM, THALES ALENIA SPACE, SODERN...), and works with several laboratories (CEA, CNRS...) and small or medium sized companies in the space industry.

Since its creation, RESA is specialized in high quality hand soldering, with a team of about thirty qualified operators.

Wednesday, 07 November 2012 15:08

GOLL LLC

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GOLL LLC provides expert consulting and engineering solutions in the areas of spacecraft integration & testing, industrial automation of factory processes for the space industry, spacecraft command, control & communications, autonomous operations, flight software and onboard autonomy.

GOLL LLC engineering staff are supporting NASA Ames' LADEE and IRIS projects.

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