CubeSat

EQS-News: OHB prime contractor for development and assembly of the LEO-PNT navigation demonstration satellites

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
LEO, European Space Agency, EUR, Burn, Algorithm, Galileo Galilei, ESA, Navigation, FOC, OHB, CubeSat, GMV, Orbit, Communications satellite

The contract between the client ESA (European Space Agency) and GMV was signed this week in Paris.

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  • The contract between the client ESA (European Space Agency) and GMV was signed this week in Paris.
  • OHB is working on this mission as a subcontractor to GMV: OHB’s share of the total contract is valued at around EUR 38 million.
  • OHB is contributing to the LEO-PNT programme the expertise that it gained from the European Galileo navigation satellite programme, for whose 34 FOC (Full Operational Capability) satellites it is the prime contractor.
  • LEO-PNT is an in-orbit demonstration mission, as various parameters are to be tested during this mission.

Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Confirms Successful Deployment of HawkEye 360 Microsatellite Clusters 8 and 9

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Satellite, Air, Technology, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, NEMO, Hawk-Eye, Ridesharing, HawkEye 360, RF, SFL, Navigation, CubeSat, Radio, Multimedia, SpaceX, Orbit, Communications satellite

Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) confirmed that six radio frequency geolocation microsatellites developed for HawkEye 360 of Herndon, Va., have successfully communicated with ground control.

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  • Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) confirmed that six radio frequency geolocation microsatellites developed for HawkEye 360 of Herndon, Va., have successfully communicated with ground control.
  • The HawkEye 360 Cluster 8 and 9 satellites were launched yesterday at 7:16 pm EDT from Florida aboard the SpaceX Bandwagon-1 Rideshare.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408902780/en/
    HawkEye 360 Cluster 9 in the Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) cleanroom being readied for launch, March 2024.
  • The HawkEye 360 constellation detects, characterizes and geolocates RF signals for a variety of communications, navigation, and security applications.

KULR Technology Group Announces a Strategic Contract with Nanoracks for Advanced Space Battery Development

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Growth, Voyager, Partnership, SAN, Research, NASA, CubeSat, Safety, KULR

Based in Webster, Texas, Voyager’s Exploration team is a prominent provider of commercial space services, specializing in satellite deployment, space station research, and the development of space habitats.

Key Points: 
  • Based in Webster, Texas, Voyager’s Exploration team is a prominent provider of commercial space services, specializing in satellite deployment, space station research, and the development of space habitats.
  • The contract underscores KULR's role in spearheading the accelerated development, testing, and early production of a specialized space battery, aimed at enhancing Voyager’s CubeSat applications.
  • For Voyager, it brings KULR's cutting-edge, safe, and innovative battery designs to the forefront of space technology, under an expedited schedule.
  • The KULR ONE Space Platform anticipates significant growth, offering expedited access to wide-ranging, certified battery solutions that are critical to the rapid advancement of space exploration.

Terran Orbital’s Milani Satellite Delivered to the European Space Agency for Hera Mission

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) and a leading European nano and microsatellite manufacturer based in Torino, Italy, today announced that they have completed the formal delivery of the Hera Milani satellite to the European Space Agency.

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  • Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) and a leading European nano and microsatellite manufacturer based in Torino, Italy, today announced that they have completed the formal delivery of the Hera Milani satellite to the European Space Agency.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319935884/en/
    Ian Carnelli, Hera’s Project Manager for the European Space Agency attended the delivery event together with the Italian Space Agency, the Milani development team, and numerous local and international dignitaries.
  • Hera Milani is a nanosatellite funded by Italy and developed by Tyvak International for the European Space Agency, devoted to the visual inspection and dust detection of the Didymos asteroid following DART impact.
  • We are eager to see the spacecraft in action and help us unveil the many mysteries around the Didymos asteroid system.”
    The Italian Space Agency and European Space Agency decided to dedicate the Mission to Prof. Andrea Milani, who passed away in 2018.

3D Printed Satellite Market worth $487 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Lithium, Hydrogen, LEO, Communication, Deployment, Remote sensing, Government, Nano, Growth, Data analysis, Printing, SSA, Northrop Grumman, Organic, Internet, Graphene, Research, Satellite, Commercial, Engineering, Orbit, NASA, Housing, CubeSat, Grumman, Spacecraft, Security, Traction, DARPA, Region, Defense, Service, Communications satellite

Based on application, the 3D Printed Satellite Market has been segmented into technology development, communication, navigation, and Earth Observation & Remote Sensing.

Key Points: 
  • Based on application, the 3D Printed Satellite Market has been segmented into technology development, communication, navigation, and Earth Observation & Remote Sensing.
  • The emergence of wireless satellite internet and the development of miniature hardware systems are creating numerous opportunities in satellite-enabled communication.
  • Based on the components, the 3D Printed Satellite Market has been classified into antenna, bracket, shield, housing, and propulsion.
  • The 3D Printed Satellite Industry is poised for significant growth, with North America projected to emerge as the region with the high potential for expansion.

3D Printed Satellite Market worth $487 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Lithium, Hydrogen, LEO, Communication, Deployment, Remote sensing, Government, Nano, Growth, Data analysis, Printing, SSA, Northrop Grumman, Organic, Internet, Graphene, Research, Satellite, Commercial, Engineering, Orbit, NASA, Housing, CubeSat, Grumman, Spacecraft, Security, Traction, DARPA, Region, Defense, Service, Communications satellite

Based on application, the 3D Printed Satellite Market has been segmented into technology development, communication, navigation, and Earth Observation & Remote Sensing.

Key Points: 
  • Based on application, the 3D Printed Satellite Market has been segmented into technology development, communication, navigation, and Earth Observation & Remote Sensing.
  • The emergence of wireless satellite internet and the development of miniature hardware systems are creating numerous opportunities in satellite-enabled communication.
  • Based on the components, the 3D Printed Satellite Market has been classified into antenna, bracket, shield, housing, and propulsion.
  • The 3D Printed Satellite Industry is poised for significant growth, with North America projected to emerge as the region with the high potential for expansion.

Coastal Carolina University launches South Carolina’s first space satellite program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Engineering, Tornado, Ansys, Security studies, Altitude, Social media, Research, Intelligence, Photograph, South, Humanities, Provost, Mathematics, Health, Climate change, Palmetto, Drinking water, STEAM, CCU, Coastal Carolina University, Science, LEO, CubeSat, Face, Student, Management

Conway, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Carolina University announces the launch of the CCU Space Program, the first such endeavor in South Carolina.

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  • Conway, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Carolina University announces the launch of the CCU Space Program, the first such endeavor in South Carolina.
  • The CCU Space Program will allow students to develop strong job-transferrable skills and may inspire the next generation of explorers.”
    Through this program, space technology will be levered to conduct scientific research aimed at addressing pressing issues in the management of the coastal environment and focus on monitoring and managing coastal erosion, sea-level rise, stormwater runoff, and other ecological concerns critical to the health of South Carolina’s coastal regions.
  • The CCU Space Program will offer an innovative and educational experience for students in intelligence and security studies.
  • In addition, the program will play a crucial role in safeguarding and managing cultural heritage assets, thus preserving South Carolina’s rich history.

Ascent Solar Technologies to Fly Space Solar Modules on NASA’s Upcoming LISA-T Mission

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The mission, led by NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate and the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, will demonstrate the capability to deploy large-area arrays on lightweight, low-cost and small spacecraft.

Key Points: 
  • The mission, led by NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate and the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, will demonstrate the capability to deploy large-area arrays on lightweight, low-cost and small spacecraft.
  • LISA-T is the fourth mission in NASA’s Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator (PTD) series of missions evaluating novel, small spacecraft capabilities on orbit.
  • “Selection for this upcoming space mission is the culmination of years of Ascent’s work with NASA to optimize the PV modules that enabled LISA-T’s ambitious spacecraft mass and power budgets to close,” said Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies.
  • Additional Ascent modules with lower-cost and lighter-weight laminates are being evaluated on the upcoming MISSE payload slated to fly on SpaceX’s 30th Commercial Resupply Mission to the space station scheduled for March.

Terran Orbital Awarded Up To $45 Million IDIQ by NASA to Support Space Technology Advancement

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Today, Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced being awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $45 million ceiling value with NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced being awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $45 million ceiling value with NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306051004/en/
    Terran Orbital's Triumph (Image Credit: Terran Orbital)
    The five-year agreement enables Terran Orbital to provide space vehicles and payload integration services for a variety of missions.
  • "We are honored to be selected by NASA for this exciting opportunity,” said Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Terran Orbital.
  • To learn more about the spacecraft platforms Terran Orbital is setting new industry standards with, click here: Terran Orbital Spacecraft Platforms .

Orion Space Solutions Launches an Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather System (EWS) Satellite for U.S. Department of Defense Support

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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CHANTILLY, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield, announced today that its Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI) satellite successfully launched on Monday, March 4. This state-of-the-art electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) weather system (EWS) spacecraft will provide high-resolution Earth observations and infrared data, allowing for accurate and up-to-date weather forecasting for the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC).

Key Points: 
  • SSC selected Orion and its team of partners to design, develop and demonstrate its 8-channel RROCI prototype in support of its EWS program.
  • Orion's RROCI imager utilizes commercial off-the-shelf systems to characterize cloud cover, mitigate weather risk, and provide on-the-ground weather data.
  • "We are thrilled to support the U.S. Space Force with our advanced weather satellite," said Chad Fish, Orion general manager and president.
  • "It also marks a significant milestone for our Department of Defense mission partners as we work together to develop innovative solutions in support of our nation's space superiority objective."