Space research

Universities Space Research Association Elects Three Universities to the Association

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024

Following their election by USRA's existing university members, these institutions were formally inducted into the Association on March 22, 2024, bolstering the Association's membership to 120 universities.

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  • Following their election by USRA's existing university members, these institutions were formally inducted into the Association on March 22, 2024, bolstering the Association's membership to 120 universities.
  • Joining Universities Space Research Association (USRA) means becoming an integral part of a dynamic international network comprising of 120 Ph.D.-granting universities deeply engaged in space science and aerospace research and development.
  • Each of these universities selected by USRA has a demonstrated capability in space research and exploration.
  • Dr. Jeffrey A. Isaacson, USRA's President and CEO, said, "We are very pleased to welcome these three universities to our Association.

Redwire Signs MOU with Boryung to Support its Trailblazing Humans In Space Program for Global Human Health

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

Through the agreement, Redwire will serve as an implementation partner in support of Boryung’s Humans In Space program, a global initiative committed to advancing knowledge and innovation that support the well-being of humanity through space experiments.

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  • Through the agreement, Redwire will serve as an implementation partner in support of Boryung’s Humans In Space program, a global initiative committed to advancing knowledge and innovation that support the well-being of humanity through space experiments.
  • Boryung’s Humans In Space program represents a significant opportunity to advance space research and development to accelerate novel developments that can lead to improvements in human health and eventually enable the realization of an interplanetary civilization.
  • Through the MOU, Redwire intends to facilitate research experiments on-orbit, funded through the Humans In Space program, and provide mission management services.
  • Redwire will also serve as a partner for the third annual Humans In Space challenge, a global competition for researchers and innovators addressing the impact of space on human well-being.

NASA Embraces Sweden as Newest Member of Artemis Accords Family

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 16, NASA welcomed Sweden as the 38th country to sign the Artemis Accords and commit to peaceful and safe space exploration.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 16, NASA welcomed Sweden as the 38th country to sign the Artemis Accords and commit to peaceful and safe space exploration.
  • Minister for Education Dr. Mats Persson signed the accords on behalf of Sweden at an event in Stockholm.
  • "NASA welcomes Sweden to the Artemis Accords family," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • Participants included Persson and Ambassador Erik D. Ramanathan, the U.S. ambassador to Sweden, who gave remarks welcoming Sweden to the Accords family.

Varda Announces $90 million Series B Funding to Build Factories in Space

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Vendredi, avril 5, 2024

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varda Space Industries, Inc., the world's first in-space manufacturing and hypersonic Earth re-entry logistics company, today announced the completion of a $90 million Series B funding round, led by Caffeinated Capital, with participation from Lux Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Khosla Ventures. Varda has raised $145 million to date.  

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  • The capsule's payload included an experiment to reformulate Ritonavir, a well-known antiretroviral drug primarily used to treat HIV.
  • Varda is their first pathway to commercialize this work, and we're pleased to see our investors recognize that potential," said Varda President Delian Asparouhov.
  • Varda offers a path to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry, potentially leading to reductions in healthcare costs and better patient outcomes," said Varda CEO Will Bruey.
  • Varda aims to eventually launch capsules on a monthly cadence, making space research, development, and orbital manufacturing accessible to a range of terrestrial industries.

Europe Advanced Space Composites Research Report 2023-2033 Featuring Airborne, Beyond Gravity, CRP Technology, EURO-COMPOSITES, and MT Aerospace - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Lundi, mars 25, 2024

Space research, satellite technologies, and many aerospace programs around Europe are being revolutionized by advanced space composites.

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  • Space research, satellite technologies, and many aerospace programs around Europe are being revolutionized by advanced space composites.
  • The Europe Advanced Space Composites Market: Drivers and Challenges
    Europe's commitment to space exploration and participation in space missions acts as a driver for the advanced space composites market.
  • The need for lightweight, durable, and high-performance composites in these missions drives the demand for advanced space composites in Europe.
  • The Europe advanced space composites market can be fragmented due to the presence of multiple aerospace companies, research institutions, and space agencies across various European countries.

Corporation Joins Starlab Space as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Joint Venture

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024

HOUSTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today welcomed Mitsubishi Corporation as a strategic partner and equity owner in Starlab Space.

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  • HOUSTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today welcomed Mitsubishi Corporation as a strategic partner and equity owner in Starlab Space.
  • This partnership expands Starlab Space's reach beyond a transatlantic partnership and transforms the joint venture into a global organization.
  • "It's an honor to welcome Mitsubishi Corporation as a partner in our joint venture," said Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO at Voyager Space.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Mitsubishi Corporation as a strategic partner in our joint venture with Voyager Space.

Mitsubishi Corporation Joins Starlab Space as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Joint Venture

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024

HOUSTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today welcomed Mitsubishi Corporation as a strategic partner and equity owner in Starlab Space.

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  • HOUSTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today welcomed Mitsubishi Corporation as a strategic partner and equity owner in Starlab Space.
  • This partnership expands Starlab Space's reach beyond a transatlantic partnership and transforms the joint venture into a global organization.
  • "It's an honor to welcome Mitsubishi Corporation as a partner in our joint venture," said Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO at Voyager Space.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Mitsubishi Corporation as a strategic partner in our joint venture with Voyager Space.

Satellite Solar Cell Materials Market worth $96 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024

Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.

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  • Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.
  • Furthermore, rising demand for satellite-based internet services, earth observation data, and real-time worldwide connectivity is increasing the market share of satellite applications in the satellite solar cell materials market.
  • Polar orbits have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to a variety of reasons that contribute to their popularity and demand.
  • Silicon material segments have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to numerous key aspects that support their dominance.

Satellite Solar Cell Materials Market worth $96 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024

Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.

Key Points: 
  • Satellite applications have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials industry, which is driven by several major factors.
  • Furthermore, rising demand for satellite-based internet services, earth observation data, and real-time worldwide connectivity is increasing the market share of satellite applications in the satellite solar cell materials market.
  • Polar orbits have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to a variety of reasons that contribute to their popularity and demand.
  • Silicon material segments have the biggest market share in the satellite solar cell materials market due to numerous key aspects that support their dominance.

SEALSQ Unveils Crypto Wallet Security Enhancement to Combat Quantum Computing Threats, Critical to the Security of any Bitcoin Wallet Containing 128 Bits of Entropy

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

This cutting-edge feature enhances the protection of the 12-word seed phrase, which is critical to the security of any Bitcoin wallet containing 128 bits of entropy.

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  • This cutting-edge feature enhances the protection of the 12-word seed phrase, which is critical to the security of any Bitcoin wallet containing 128 bits of entropy.
  • Recognizing this potential threat, SEALSQ emphasizes the importance of advancing our understanding and implementation of wallet signature security.
  • This involves engaging in both theoretical research and practical application through the use of browser wallet security extensions.
  • In the rapidly evolving landscape of quantum computing, SEALSQ is at the forefront of innovation with its introduction of post-quantum semiconductors.