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Global Optical Satellite Industry Research 2024 Featuring Key manufacturers - Airbus, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales Group, and Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.

Key Points: 
  • Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.
  • Optical satellites offer the capability to capture detailed images with high spatial resolution, enabling precise analysis and decision-making.
  • The increasing institutional space budget positively impacts the optical satellite market by fostering innovation, research, and development of advanced satellite technologies.
  • The key manufacturers in the global optical satellite market are:

Space Executive Clay Mowry Joins Vast as Advisor

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Vast, a pioneer in space habitation technologies, announces the appointment of Clay Mowry as its newest Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • Vast, a pioneer in space habitation technologies, announces the appointment of Clay Mowry as its newest Advisor.
  • In his role as Advisor, Mowry will provide guidance and counsel on the growth of Vast’s commercial space station business.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Clay Mowry to Vast as an Advisor," said Max Haot, CEO of Vast.
  • "I am excited to join Vast as an Advisor and contribute to the company's mission of advancing commercial space stations," said Clay Mowry.

Redwire Signs MOU with Bradford Space and Swedish Space Corporation to Jointly Develop Commercial Orbital Debris Removal Service

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with both Bradford Space and the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to develop a commercial orbital debris removal service.

Key Points: 
  • Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with both Bradford Space and the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to develop a commercial orbital debris removal service.
  • The preservation of the space environment is crucial for life on Earth and ensuring sustainable space exploration, said Chris Pearson, Executive Vice President, Critical Components at Redwire.
  • Bradford Space is a high-tech developer and manufacturer that has been innovating the space industry for over three decades.
  • Bradford Space is a leading subsystem supplier to aerospace primes, space agencies and venture-backed space companies around the world with over 2200 products in space.

Spaceflight Inc. and Rocket Factory Partner to Fly Sherpa OTVs on Future RFA Launches from Europe

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Monday, September 19, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220919005160/en/
    Spaceflight Inc. and Rocket Factory Partner to Fly Sherpa OTVs on Future RFA Launches from Europe (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The demand for access to cost-effective, last-mile delivery launches is growing rapidly from customers with payloads of all sizes and types, said Curt Blake, CEO and president of Spaceflight.
  • RFA brings increased price competitiveness and launch frequency from many different launch locations throughout Europe.
  • RFA has already signed launch contracts with the German government and about a dozen customers for launches starting in 2023.
  • Spaceflight pioneered and truly defined the rideshare market and were very excited to partner with them on future launches, commented Jrn Spurmann, chief commercial officer of RFA.

SatixFy Poised to Enable Direct-to-Cell 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

In July, Thales, Ericsson and Qualcomm announced a partnership to develop 5G non-terrestrial networks using low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

Key Points: 
  • In July, Thales, Ericsson and Qualcomm announced a partnership to develop 5G non-terrestrial networks using low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
  • On June 28, 2022, SatixFy played a key role in demonstrating a high-speed, low-latency link with a LEO satellite constellation incorporating 5G .
  • That demonstration showcased the validity of the integration of space and ground networks using 5G links, and direct-to-cell is one of the applications that could utilize this technology in the future.
  • We expect to play a key role in enabling the 5G satellite technologies of the future and expect this will become another strong market segment for SatixFy over time.

Satellogic to Participate in World Satellite Business Week and The International Astronautical Congress 2022 in September

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (EO) data collection, announced today it will participate in World Satellite Business Week to be held September 12 16 and The International Astronautical Congress 2022 to be held September 18 22, both taking place in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (EO) data collection, announced today it will participate in World Satellite Business Week to be held September 12 16 and The International Astronautical Congress 2022 to be held September 18 22, both taking place in Paris, France.
  • World Satellite Business Week and The International Astronautical Congress are two of the leading conferences in the space industry and we look forward to participating in both events, stated Matt Tirman, Chief Commercial Officer at Satellogic.
  • For more information on World Satellite Business Week, please visit the conference website here .
  • For more information on The International Astronautical Congress, please visit the conference website here .

China Daily: Vision China event focuses on role of emerging intelligent tech

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Emerging intelligent technologies, represented by information technology and artificial intelligence, are expected to play a bigger role in promoting industrial upgrading and a new wave of globalization,and more efforts should be made to bolster international cooperation in science and technology, according to speakers at the 24th Vision China event on Friday.

Key Points: 
  • Emerging intelligent technologies, represented by information technology and artificial intelligence, are expected to play a bigger role in promoting industrial upgrading and a new wave of globalization,and more efforts should be made to bolster international cooperation in science and technology, according to speakers at the 24th Vision China event on Friday.
  • Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, called for creating an open and innovation-friendly environment and promoting international scientific and technological cooperation in the intelligent era.
  • It coincided with the ongoing 6th World Intelligence Congress, which started on the same day and runs until Saturday in Tianjin.
  • Intelligent industry is becoming a core driving force for promoting high-quality development and industrial upgrading in Tianjin.

Rival of Starlink? HKATG Is Getting Ready For Its Golden Bauhinia Constellation

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

HONG KONG, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HKATG has successfully launched five satellites for its ''Golden Bauhinia Constellation'' in 2021, the aerospace development plan shows no sign of slowing down in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HKATG has successfully launched five satellites for its ''Golden Bauhinia Constellation'' in 2021, the aerospace development plan shows no sign of slowing down in 2022.
  • In January 2022, HKST announced that the Group has planned to launch two satellites named ''Golden Bauhinia Satellite No.
  • 4'' in 2022 Q3, with the target launch time tentatively being scheduled in July 2022 and will continue to form and constitute part of the "Golden Bauhinia Constellation''.
  • It's worth noticing that "Golden Bauhinia Constellation'' is the first-star chain plan of the Hong Kong aerospace industry, the whole project plans to launch 112 satellites.

The Sultanate of Oman and Virgin Orbit Announce International Consortium on Country’s First Mission to Deep Space

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220126005371/en/
    As part of the historic deep space mission, the group plans to launch a satellite designed by SatRevolution aboard a Virgin Orbit rocket, sending it to deep space with the mission of conducting cutting-edge scientific research and capturing high-resolution imagery.
  • This mission will collect valuable data regarding the hidden patterns that underlie climate change, and the aftereffects of natural disasters.
  • The launch from Cornwall and subsequent missions to deep space will be enabled through Virgin Orbits versatile air launched system.
  • Virgin Orbit gives no assurance that it, or the missions in the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding, will achieve its expectations.

Voyager Space Announces Clay Mowry as Chief Revenue Officer

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Monday, December 20, 2021

DENVER, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space , a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Clay Mowry as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • DENVER, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space , a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Clay Mowry as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • Mowry, a space industry veteran and seasoned business strategist, joins Voyager from Blue Origin where he served as the Vice President of Global Sales.
  • "Clay is a proven industry leader, who has spent his entire career enabling the advancement of commercial space," said Matthew Kuta, President and Chief Operating Officer of Voyager Space.
  • "Voyager is generating real momentum in the space industry and has proven that it is dedicated to leading the charge for the future of space exploration," said Mowry.