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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is embarking on a pioneering $25.5 million project under the Space Mobility and Logistics (SML) initiative, funded by the U.S. Space Force. This venture, in collaboration with Astroscale U.S. as the lead contractor, involves the construction, integration, and testing of a novel demonstration spacecraft dubbed the Astroscale Prototype Servicer for Refueling (AP

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
In a significant stride towards realizing the world's first space-based cellular broadband network, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced the initiation of the tape-out phase for its highly anticipated Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), developed in partnership with TSMC, the premier global semiconductor foundry. This initiative is part of the company's BlueBird Block 2

London, UK (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) is broadening its academic landscape by incorporating Coleg Cambria, Institute of Physics, The Northern Space Consortium, and Space Wales into its network. SIG, an established entity in promoting satellite communications innovation for enhanced operational efficacy and reduced adverse impacts, seeks to nurture collaborations among industry stakeholders. T

London, UK (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
In an ambitious move to strengthen its position in the global space sector, the UK Space Agency announced the launch of the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme, outlined in the recent Spring Budget. The Chancellor has earmarked up to GBP 160 million to bolster UK expertise over the next four years, with the programme's first funding call making GBP 60 million available today.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
A significant leap in Aerostar International LLC's quest for growth and innovation in the aerospace and defense industries was achieved with the recent acquisition of Near Space Corporation, a prominent player in high-altitude flight testing and aerospace engineering, based in Tillamook, Oregon. Founded in 1996, Near Space Corporation has distinguished itself through its contributions to c

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
In a significant move to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector, NASA, alongside the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, has announced the selection of eight university teams for the 2024 Mission Concept Program. This summer program, spanning from May through August, is designed to refine small satellite project proposals from university teams, enhancing their chances of

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a leader in the IoT industry, has announced the addition of new antennas to its product lineup, aimed at enhancing IoT device connectivity. Among the new releases are the YEMN016AA and YEMN017AA 5G 5-in-1 combination antennas, the YECN001J1A and YECT000WBA external 5G antennas, and the YEGB000Q1A and YEGN000Q1A active GNSS L1 and L5 antennas. Norbert Muhrer, Pre

Washington DC (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
In an ambitious expansion of lunar exploration, NASA's Artemis IV mission is working towards establishing the first human outpost in lunar orbit - the Gateway space station. This initiative, part of the broader Artemis campaign aimed at fostering long-term lunar exploration and serving as a springboard for Mars missions, follows the Artemis III mission's historic lunar south pole landing. Artemi

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Helicity Space, a trailblazer in fusion power for in-space propulsion and power technology, has garnered investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, signaling a significant endorsement from the aerospace titan's venture capital wing. Following a $5 million seed investment round in December, featuring contributions from Airbus Ventures, TRE Ventures, Voyager Space Holdings, E2MC Space, Urania

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) was a hive of activity on Tuesday, with its ten-member crew - consisting of five NASA astronauts, four Roscosmos cosmonauts, and one spaceflight participant from Belarus - dedicating their time to cargo operations, spacesuit upkeep, and a variety of scientific investigations. This day exemplified the collaborative spirit and scientific curiosity that propels

Paris, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Since the inception of the Cygnus pressurized cargo modules (PCM) in the early 2000s, designed to transport supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), there has been significant evolution in their design and capacity. Initially capable of carrying 2,750 kg and providing a volume of 18 m3, the Cygnus spacecraft, consisting of a Service Module from Northrop Grumman and a PCM by Thales Alen

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Impulso.Space USA Corp. has clinched a key contract with Relativity Space Inc., marking a significant step in its journey as a premier provider of full-spectrum launch services. This agreement cements Impulso.Space's role in the aerospace domain, showcasing its dedication to delivering end-to-end global launch solutions tailored for satellite constellations that demand high responsiveness and co

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
In light of a recent review of the International Space Station's (ISS) busy schedule, the first manned flight of the CST-100 Starliner, a part of NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test, is now slated for no earlier than May 6. This rescheduling is aimed at better aligning with the ISS's end-of-April activities, which include the departure of a cargo spacecraft and the repositioning of a crew space

Paris, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
Airties, the leading provider of managed Wi-Fi solutions for broadband service providers, has officially launched Orbit, a continuous test automation platform. Announced in Paris, France, on March 31, 2024, Orbit aims to streamline Smart Wi-Fi integrations and deployments for broadband service providers, customer premises equipment (CPE) manufacturers, and system-on-chip (SoC) manufacturers.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
In a strategic move to enhance its position in the satellite technology landscape, AERKOMM Inc. (Euronext: AKOM), a frontrunner in providing broadband connectivity solutions across multiple orbits, has joined forces with IX Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: IXAQU, "IXAQ"), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) with a focus on the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. This definitive

Male, Maldives (AFP) Mar 28, 2024
China has sent more than a million bottles of water from melting Tibetan glaciers to the Maldives, officials said Thursday, a gift from the world's highest mountains to a low-lying archipelago threatened by rising seas. The Indian Ocean nation of 1,192 tiny coral islands is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, with salt levels seeping into the land and corrupting potable water, leaving i

Peshawar, Pakistan (AFP) April 2, 2024
Pakistan police detained more than 12 people, including Afghan nationals, in connection with a suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers and their driver last week, a senior law enforcement source said Tuesday. Beijing is Islamabad's closest regional ally and a key investor in Pakistan's faltering economy, but Chinese citizens have frequently been targeted by Islamist militants in r

Washington (AFP) April 2, 2024
President Joe Biden told his counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday that the United States wants a change of ownership of TikTok, as Congress debates banning the blockbuster app unless it separates from its Chinese owners. "The president reiterated our concerns about the ownership of TikTok," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after a wide-ranging telephone call between