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Merseyside Teenager Wins Education Grant for 'Housekeeping' Satellite Idea to Improve Space Sustainability

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

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LONDON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced Ash Goldsmith as the winner of its first-of-its-kind Viasat Beyond: Space STEM competition.

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He is one of three winners who will receive funding, after the final five pitched their space ideas to the judges, including the UK Space Agency's Head of Space Sustainability Ray Fielding and 'Galactic Gal' Camille Bergin.
I think space sustainability is important to us all, because we have all benefitted from satellite technology at some point in our daily lives.
Ray Fielding, Head of Space Sustainability at UK Space Agency and competition judge, said: "We were highly impressed with the quality of these students' entries.
In fact, their ideas are replicating many of the cutting-edge space sustainability concepts and technology ideas that the UK Space Agency is developing for UK Government.

Satellite Applications Catapult trials Arqit Network Secure™

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024

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LONDON, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) (Arqit), a leader in quantum-safe encryption, today announced the successful trial deployment of Arqit’s Network Secure product by the Satellite Applications Catapult which works across the space sector to make use of and benefit from satellite technologies.

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LONDON, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) (Arqit), a leader in quantum-safe encryption, today announced the successful trial deployment of Arqit’s Network Secure product by the Satellite Applications Catapult which works across the space sector to make use of and benefit from satellite technologies.
The satellite sector is strategically important with long lived sensitive data and so is a prime target for intellectual property theft.
Satellite sector organisations must ensure they are safe from both current and future cyber threats including from quantum computing.
“At the Satellite Applications Catapult, we are keen to lead by example through building a better understanding of the operational challenges associated with deployment and exploitation of technologies and systems.

CogX Festival Set to Debut in Los Angeles at Century Plaza on May 7th, 2024

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CogX, Europe's leading Festival of AI and transformational technology, today announced that its highly anticipated U.S. debut, CogX Festival LA, will take place at the iconic Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California, on May 7th, 2024. The event, hosted in partnership with Reuben Brothers, the visionary force behind Century Plaza's $2.5 billion transformation, will bring together the tech industry, global leaders, creatives, and policymakers to explore the biggest transformation opportunities of our time and address the critical question: "How do we get the next 10 years right?".

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"The team at Century Plaza is honored to host the U.S. debut of the CogX Festival and excited for Los Angeles, and specifically Century City, to be chosen as the city to showcase this global event," shared David Reuben, Jr., representing Reuben Brothers.
"We look forward to welcoming the brilliant guests of CogX Festival to experience the reimagined Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, the Park Elm residential towers, and the vibrant atmosphere of Century Plaza."
"We're honored to partner with Reuben Brothers to bring the CogX Festival to the heart of Los Angeles at the iconic Century Plaza in Century City," said Charlie Muirhead, CEO of CogX.
Century Plaza is located at the intersection of Avenue of the Stars and Constellation Boulevard in Century City.

CogX Festival Set to Debut in Los Angeles at Century Plaza on May 7th, 2024

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CogX, Europe's leading Festival of AI and transformational technology, today announced that its highly anticipated U.S. debut, CogX Festival LA, will take place at the iconic Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California, on May 7th, 2024. The event, hosted in partnership with Reuben Brothers, the visionary force behind Century Plaza's $2.5 billion transformation, will bring together the tech industry, global leaders, creatives, and policymakers to explore the biggest transformation opportunities of our time and address the critical question: "How do we get the next 10 years right?".

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"The team at Century Plaza is honored to host the U.S. debut of the CogX Festival and excited for Los Angeles, and specifically Century City, to be chosen as the city to showcase this global event," shared David Reuben, Jr., representing Reuben Brothers.
"We look forward to welcoming the brilliant guests of CogX Festival to experience the reimagined Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, the Park Elm residential towers, and the vibrant atmosphere of Century Plaza."
"We're honored to partner with Reuben Brothers to bring the CogX Festival to the heart of Los Angeles at the iconic Century Plaza in Century City," said Charlie Muirhead, CEO of CogX.
Century Plaza is located at the intersection of Avenue of the Stars and Constellation Boulevard in Century City.

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

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024

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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星期四, 二月 15, 2024

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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星期五, 二月 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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星期四, 一月 18, 2024

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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星期四, 一月 18, 2024

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.

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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星期二, 十二月 5, 2023

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.”