Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 15, 2024
Ellipspace, a pioneering Beijing-based satellite firm, is on track to create a comprehensive satellite network, dubbed Starpool, aimed at enhancing capabilities across various sectors, including emergency services and infrastructure monitoring. The network, poised for completion in 2027, will comprise over 100 satellites, significantly advancing global satellite services. Di Fengping, Elli

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), has officially announced the commencement of services by its JUPITER 3 satellite to customers in various countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, and Colombia. Launched in July 2023, JUPITER 3 reached its designated orbit at the 95 West slot swiftly and was s

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 15, 2024
The Kanyini satellite, based in South Australia, has successfully completed a significant Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) milestone, a critical step in preparation for its scheduled mid-2024 launch. Conducted at the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre of the Australian National University in Canberra, the ESS tested the satellite against severe space conditions including extreme

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a pioneering Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite enterprise, confirmed the successful reception of signals from its LizzieSat satellite subsequent to its deployment into low Earth orbit via SpaceX's Transporter-10 Rideshare mission launched on March 4, 2024, from the Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The operation ce

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024
QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), specializing in embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, ruggedized FPGAs, and Endpoint AI/ML solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Zero-Error Systems America (ZES), renowned for its radiation-hardened-by-design (RHBD) semiconductor solutions and intellectual property (IP). This alliance is set to develop radiation-tolerant eFPGA IP tailored for the burgeonin

Paris (ESA) Mar 19, 2024
In a pioneering step towards maintaining the integrity of its mission, Euclid teams across Europe have embarked on a critical operation to remove thin layers of water ice affecting the spacecraft's optics. This ice, measuring just a few nanometers in thickness, has started to slightly diminish Euclid's ability to capture the universe's dark mysteries with its unparalleled precision. The success

Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
A groundbreaking laser beam, reminiscent of a light sabre, is making waves in technological advancements through its innovative guidance via a hair-thin water jet, mirroring the function of traditional fibre optics. The water jet's significant 'processing depth' facilitates the parallel slicing of larger specimens, simultaneously providing continuous cooling to the cut zone and the efficie

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024
Leonid Capital Partners, an investment firm specializing in high-growth tech ventures in the National Security sector, today unveiled a $6.25 million investment in Phase Four, a pioneering company at the forefront of developing propulsion technologies for future space vehicles. This financial injection underlines Leonid Capital Partners' commitment to advancing the next generation of space explo

A few layers of water ice – the width of a strand of DNA – are starting to impact Euclid’s vision; a common issue for spacecraft in the freezing cold of space, but a potential problem for this highly sensitive mission that requires remarkable precision to investigate the nature of the dark Universe. After months of research, Euclid teams across Europe are now testing a newly designed procedure to de-ice the mission's optics. If successful, the operations will validate the mission teams’ plan to keep Euclid’s optical system as ice-free as possible for the rest of

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
MatSing, the leading developer of Luneburg Lens antennas, unveiled its latest innovation aimed at transforming satellite communications. The company has expanded its range of multibeam lens solutions, historically renowned in the telecom sector, to accommodate a wide array of satellite applications. This strategic advancement leverages the unique multibeam and high-performance capabilities of it