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Muon Space Establishes Communications, Confirms Health of Weather Satellite

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space, an end-to-end Space Systems Provider revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, proudly announces the successful deployment and operational status of its second ESPA-class satellite, MuSat2. Launched aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 4, MuSat2 is equipped with advanced software-defined radio frequency instrumentation to gather new insights for DoD weather programs.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , an end-to-end Space Systems Provider revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, proudly announces the successful deployment and operational status of its second ESPA-class satellite, MuSat2.
  • "Muon Space's investment in cutting-edge, software-defined technologies, as demonstrated in MuSat2's RF payload, underscores our commitment to enabling rapid deployment of new space sensing capabilities for our customers," said Pascal Stang, CTO of Muon Space.
  • "Muon Space is leading a revolution in applying the power of LEO satellite constellations to the most urgent problems facing the planet."
  • AFLCMC's Weather Systems Branch then awarded Muon Space an option to their contract in July 2023.

1200 MHz radar bandwidth in-orbit technology demonstrator enhances ICEYE's expansive SAR satellite constellation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HELSINKI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring and natural catastrophe solutions, successfully launched three additional synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites on March 4, 2024, including a 1200 MHz radar bandwidth in-orbit technology demonstrator that will enable 25 cm imaging. The satellites were integrated via launch integrator Exolaunch and successfully lifted off aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 rideshare from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Each spacecraft has established communication, and early routine operations are underway.

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  • HELSINKI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring and natural catastrophe solutions, successfully launched three additional synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites on March 4, 2024, including a 1200 MHz radar bandwidth in-orbit technology demonstrator that will enable 25 cm imaging.
  • Two of the three SAR satellites launched on the mission are manufactured by ICEYE US, while one is an in-orbit technology demonstrator manufactured by ICEYE in Finland.
  • The in-orbit demonstrator model features an upgrade to ICEYE's unique X-band antenna, increasing radar bandwidth to 1200 MHz.
  • "The launch of the 1200 MHz bandwidth technology demonstrator delivers 25 cm resolution SAR imaging, unlocking a new level of clarity and detail for high-priority decision-making."

1200 MHz radar bandwidth in-orbit technology demonstrator enhances ICEYE's expansive SAR satellite constellation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HELSINKI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring and natural catastrophe solutions, successfully launched three additional synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites on March 4, 2024, including a 1200 MHz radar bandwidth in-orbit technology demonstrator that will enable 25 cm imaging. The satellites were integrated via launch integrator Exolaunch and successfully lifted off aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 rideshare from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Each spacecraft has established communication, and early routine operations are underway.

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  • HELSINKI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring and natural catastrophe solutions, successfully launched three additional synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites on March 4, 2024, including a 1200 MHz radar bandwidth in-orbit technology demonstrator that will enable 25 cm imaging.
  • Two of the three SAR satellites launched on the mission are manufactured by ICEYE US, while one is an in-orbit technology demonstrator manufactured by ICEYE in Finland.
  • The in-orbit demonstrator model features an upgrade to ICEYE's unique X-band antenna, increasing radar bandwidth to 1200 MHz.
  • "The launch of the 1200 MHz bandwidth technology demonstrator delivers 25 cm resolution SAR imaging, unlocking a new level of clarity and detail for high-priority decision-making."

BAE Systems launches MethaneSAT satellite to provide critical global greenhouse gas emissions data

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The satellite will provide the public with reliable scientific data about the sources and scale of methane emissions globally, with the ultimate goal of driving reductions in the near future.

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  • The satellite will provide the public with reliable scientific data about the sources and scale of methane emissions globally, with the ultimate goal of driving reductions in the near future.
  • The satellite will monitor emissions from the oil and gas sector, which accounts for about 40% of all human-caused methane emissions, and it will be able to revisit the same sites daily in most instances.
  • "MethaneSAT will make a critical difference in helping us better understand and remedy global greenhouse gas emissions," said Dr. Alberto Conti, vice president and general manager of Civil Space for BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems.
  • "MethaneSAT is a unique instrument with demanding specifications," said Peter Vedder, senior director for mission systems at MethaneSAT.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Launches to International Space Station

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Monday, March 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An international crew of four reached orbit following a successful launch to the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. EST Sunday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An international crew of four reached orbit following a successful launch to the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. EST Sunday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission is the agency's eighth commercial crew rotation mission with the company to the space station.
  • "Congratulations to NASA and SpaceX on another successful launch to the International Space Station!
  • NASA teams will monitor space station operations throughout the flight from the Mission Control Center at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Drone Maker Swarm Aero Selects Northwest Arkansas for Advanced Manufacturing

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Friday, March 1, 2024

ROGERS, Ark., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swarm Aero, developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced, high-volume manufacturing of uncrewed aircraft.

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  • ROGERS, Ark., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swarm Aero, developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced, high-volume manufacturing of uncrewed aircraft.
  • Danny Goodman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Swarm Aero said, "Rogers was the perfect place for us.
  • Swarm Aero was founded to provide the U.S. Armed Forces and our allies with cutting-edge defense capabilities to meet requirements for the Pacific Theater.
  • Northwest Arkansas is critical to the company's mission as the future home of its advanced manufacturing center.

MIRRORLESS GOES TO THE MOON: NIKON ENTERS INTO SPACE ACT AGREEMENT WITH NASA FOR ARTEMIS MISSION SUPPORT WITH THE NIKON Z 9 CAMERA

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Inc. has entered into a Space Act agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the agency's Artemis campaign with the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) development. The Nikon Z 9, Nikon's mirrorless full-frame flagship, as implemented in the HULC system, will be the handheld camera for the upcoming Artemis III mission which will be used by the crew returning to the surface of the Moon.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Inc. has entered into a Space Act agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the agency's Artemis campaign with the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) development.
  • The Nikon Z 9, Nikon's mirrorless full-frame flagship, as implemented in the HULC system, will be the handheld camera for the upcoming Artemis III mission which will be used by the crew returning to the surface of the Moon.
  • The Artemis III mission is scheduled to launch NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the agency's Orion spacecraft in September 2026.
  • To help capture imagery, the mission has the need for a common camera platform to reduce overall mass and development efforts while simplifying training and increasing efficiency.

Tesla Design Leader Peter Blades Joins Skyryse as VP of Design

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Blades, the lead interior designer for both generations of the Model 3, Model Y, Semi concept, and Roadster (2017), has joined Skyryse as VP of Design.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Blades, the lead interior designer for both generations of the Model 3, Model Y, Semi concept, and Roadster (2017), has joined Skyryse as VP of Design.
  • "Until now, cockpit design has been an afterthought in aviation," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse.
  • "Peter's mission is to bring his innovative design approach to further elevate the Skyryse One interior – and all of our future aircraft design – to match the simplified, integrated, and revolutionary SkyOS™ technology that pilots will use to fly them."
  • Before spending almost a decade at Tesla, Peter worked with Nissan's Silicon Valley Research Center focused on HMI and holistic UI / UX design for the Infiniti brand.

Crew-8 Astronauts to Support Variety of R&D Projects During Six-Month Science Expedition

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Findings will help advance cardiac disease modeling and could lead to the development of new therapies to treat heart disease in patients on Earth.

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  • Findings will help advance cardiac disease modeling and could lead to the development of new therapies to treat heart disease in patients on Earth.
  • Results from this could lead to improved therapeutics to treat an array of conditions.
  • A project from the National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) will continue to study the mechanisms behind neuroinflammation, a common feature of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Boeing partnered with NASA and the ISS National Lab, launching an investigation testing protocols for future Genes in Space™ student-led investigations.

NASA Tech Contributes to Soft Moon Landing, Agency Science Underway

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

Carrying six NASA science research and technology demonstrations, among other customer payloads, all NASA science instruments completed transit checkouts en route to the Moon.

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  • Carrying six NASA science research and technology demonstrations, among other customer payloads, all NASA science instruments completed transit checkouts en route to the Moon.
  • A NASA precision landing technology demonstration also provided critical last-minute assistance to ensure a soft landing.
  • "Some of the NASA science instruments on this mission will bring us insight on lunar plume interactions and conduct radio astronomy.
  • NASA is committed to supporting its U.S. commercial vendors as they navigate the challenges of sending science and technology to the surface of the Moon.