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UK Space Agency Awards Space Reactor Development Project to BWXT and Rolls-Royce

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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The funding enables strategic research collaborations within the UK space sector and emerging space nations to work together on fission nuclear systems for space power missions.

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  • The funding enables strategic research collaborations within the UK space sector and emerging space nations to work together on fission nuclear systems for space power missions.
  • The new $1.5 million award from the fund supports collaboration between Rolls-Royce and BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC (BWXT) to advance the technologies that benefit both the UK and U.S. space nuclear development programs.
  • The contract further strengthens UK and U.S. collaboration on first-of-a-kind space technology innovation as detailed under the Atlantic Declaration commitment.
  • This exciting research by Rolls-Royce to develop space nuclear power is an opportunity to showcase the UK as a spacefaring nation.

Mission Expanded - VIVE Focus 3 In Space Will Now Be Used For Physical Health

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwomane successful deployment of HTC's VIVE Focus 3 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to support with mental health, the mission has expanded to include physical health.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwomane successful deployment of HTC's VIVE Focus 3 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to support with mental health, the mission has expanded to include physical health.
  • The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwoman
    Now the VIVE Focus 3 is being used as part of vital exercise routines.
  • Upon returning to Earth, some astronauts have spent up to 12 months in physical rehabilitation to regain full fitness.
  • While in space they must exercise for two hours every day just to try and minimise the effects of microgravity.

Ax-3 Astronauts Splashdown, Completing First All-European Commercial Astronaut Mission to ISS

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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The Ax-3 crew's return officially concludes the first all-European commercial astronaut mission and Axiom Space's third crewed mission to the ISS.

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  • The Ax-3 crew's return officially concludes the first all-European commercial astronaut mission and Axiom Space's third crewed mission to the ISS.
  • Ax-3 demonstrates that the European community of space-faring nations are pioneers in the burgeoning commercial space industry.
  • Ax-3 celebrates many firsts: it was the first commercial spaceflight mission comprised of government and ESA-sponsored national astronauts; Mission Specialist Alper Gezeravcı became the first-ever Turkish astronaut; and Mission Specialist Marcus Wandt was the first ESA project astronaut to fly on a commercial space mission.
  • Axiom Space plans to launch its fourth mission, Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) , to the ISS no earlier than October 2024 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

UK Sovereign Satellite Navigation Overlay Successfully Demonstrated for First Time

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showing how highly accurate GPS data can maximize safety and improve efficiency.

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  • The UK is no longer part of the EU's similar European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), following its exit from the European Union.
  • UK SBAS works by combining ground monitoring data with satellite connectivity to provide more reliable navigational data.
  • Todd McDonnell, President, International Government, Viasat, said "This trial on a sovereign UK SBAS is all about delivering trust.
  • Dean Thomas, Position, Navigation and Timing Lead at the UK Space Agency, said "This testbed project is vital in helping Government understand the potential benefits of a UK SBAS.

UK Sovereign Satellite Navigation Overlay Successfully Demonstrated for First Time

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showing how highly accurate GPS data can maximize safety and improve efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • The UK is no longer part of the EU's similar European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), following its exit from the European Union.
  • UK SBAS works by combining ground monitoring data with satellite connectivity to provide more reliable navigational data.
  • Todd McDonnell, President, International Government, Viasat, said "This trial on a sovereign UK SBAS is all about delivering trust.
  • Dean Thomas, Position, Navigation and Timing Lead at the UK Space Agency, said "This testbed project is vital in helping Government understand the potential benefits of a UK SBAS.

Aalyria Wins Contract with European Space Agency to Build O-RAN Compliant Orchestration Platform to Unlock 5G/6G Non-terrestrial Connectivity

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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In recent months, Aalyria has struck partnerships with Telesat , Intelsat and Rivada Space Networks to utilize the Spacetime platform.

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  • In recent months, Aalyria has struck partnerships with Telesat , Intelsat and Rivada Space Networks to utilize the Spacetime platform.
  • Furthermore, Aalyria UK will catalyze competition and sustainability, not only in the UK, but throughout the European continent.
  • Our collaboration with the European Space Agency is a testament to our dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with 5G NTN connectivity.
  • The platform envisioned under this development contract could be a game-changing asset for telecommunications systems, with substantial benefits for stakeholders.”

Spire Global Awarded Space Services Contract by Lacuna Space to Build and Operate Six Satellites for a Dedicated IoT Constellation

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, was awarded a Space Services contract by Lacuna Space, a leading satellite IoT connectivity provider.

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  • Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, was awarded a Space Services contract by Lacuna Space, a leading satellite IoT connectivity provider.
  • Under the agreement, Spire will initially build and launch six satellites carrying Lacuna Space’s payload and antenna, with the opportunity to scale the constellation to dozens of satellites.
  • Lacuna Space will operate its payloads and receive encrypted data at its Harwell headquarters.
  • With six satellites manufactured by Spire at its facility in Glasgow, UK, in addition to Lacuna Space’s ten earlier satellites, Lacuna Space will be able to scale its IoT network for low-cost, reliable global connections to sensors and mobile equipment.

Novosound Expands Healthcare and Wearable Ultrasound Operations in US

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Scottish startup Novosound has expanded its healthcare and wireless wearable ultrasound operations in the US.

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  • Scottish startup Novosound has expanded its healthcare and wireless wearable ultrasound operations in the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128490755/en/
    Novosound's wearable ultrasound technology set to advance vital signs monitoring.
  • Overall, we’re demonstrating that we’re at the forefront of ultrasound sensor technology, and our clients are helping us achieve our vision, which we describe as ‘Ultrasound.
  • Everywhere.’”
    - Novosound will be featuring at Pumps & Pipes in Houston on December 4, and CES 2024 9-12 January.

RTX to track UK space assets with Low Earth Orbit observation system

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon NORSS -- RTX's (NYSE: RTX) UK-based space domain awareness specialist – has been awarded a contract to provide the UK Space Agency with Space Surveillance and Tracking Services Data (SST) in low-Earth orbit (LEO) for Resident Space Objects (RSO).

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  • Under this contract, Raytheon NORSS will use its ground-based Low-Earth Orbit Camera Installation sensors, known as LOCI, to routinely collect observation data on objects in LEO, including space debris, defence assets and commercial satellites.
  • This data will help expand and improve the UK's sovereign space domain awareness capabilities and enhance the UK Space Agency's ability to keep assets in orbit safe from possible dangers, such as collision or fragmentation events.
  • "Our recent international expansion of LOCI will provide the UK Space Agency and MOD with the high-quality, timely and assured SST data they need."
  • This announcement comes following news that Raytheon NORSS has been selected, alongside intandem, to produce a 10-year strategy for the UK Space Agency's National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC).

MDA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC EXPANSION IN THE UK

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Announced in conjunction with the UK Space Conference 2023 taking place this week in Belfast, MDA confirmed plans to expand its talent base and operational capacity across the UK as the global space economy continues to grow.

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  • Announced in conjunction with the UK Space Conference 2023 taking place this week in Belfast, MDA confirmed plans to expand its talent base and operational capacity across the UK as the global space economy continues to grow.
  • As part of its UK expansion, MDA has announced plans to hire 75 new employees in the UK by the end of 2024, doubling its current UK workforce of 75 existing staff.
  • In October, MDA completed the acquisition of the UK-based digital payload division of SatixFy Communications Ltd. , accelerating MDA's market expansion in the UK and adding strategic in-country capability to produce satellite payloads.
  • "MDA's decision to expand its current operational footprint in the UK and double its UK workforce is truly welcome news.