Amazon Distribution and Fulfillment Solutions (Amazon) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are helping Orbital Reef reimagine networking, logistics, and communications that will be an integral part of the next space station. Orbital Reef is the commercially developed, owned, and operated space station to be built in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Led by partners Blue Origin […]
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Quantum Space Debuts To Build Evolvable + Scalable Space Platform
With a focus on rapid technological advancement and lowering the cost to access cis-lunar space, a quartet of space veterans are launching Quantum Space, a commercial space infrastructure and services company aimed at disrupting the current norms of the satellite industry. At the center of the new company is an evolvable and scalable space platform, […]
Theorem Launches A New Division, TheoremOrbital
Theorem, LLC, has launched Theorem Orbital, a new division focused on end-to-end space logistics and enablement for the Global 2000. While recent space-related startups have focused primarily on delivering launch-side capability, other aspects of the space industry are experiencing significant growth and game-changing opportunities have become within reach for even those who have made minimal […]
Auburn University Researcher Demonstrates NASA Satellite’s Ability To Observe Forest Health
Lana Narine, an assistant professor of geospatial analytics in the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, is part of a research team whose recent study presented a breakthrough in the capabilities of a NASA satellite to examine the three-dimensional structure of forests. The study, “Using ICESat-2 to Estimate and Map Forest Aboveground Biomass: A First Example” […]
Thales Alenia Space Signs On For Exotrail’s ExoOPS™
Exotrail signed a license contract with Thales Alenia Space for ExoOPS™, its simulation and operation software dedicated to space mobility. Thales Alenia Space, which is a joint venture between Thales of 67 percent and Leonardo, a 33 percent ownership, becomes a customer of ExoOPS™ – Mission Design. Thales Alenia Space and Exotrail signed the contract […]
ORBCOMM Selected By Zachry Construction To Track / Monitor Heavy Equipment Fleet
ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) was recently selected by Zachry Construction Corporation (Zachry), a firm that specializes in turnkey, heavy civil construction and engineering projects, to track and monitor their mixed fleet of heavy equipment. ORBCOMM’s comprehensive solution provides wireless connectivity through its hardware and advanced FleetEdge analytics platform for optimal asset management across multiple types of equipment. Zachry is […]
Spaceflight Celebrating Ten Years Of Smallsat Launch Accomplishments
Spaceflight Inc. is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Since the company’s founding, the company has launched more than 300 satellites across 36 missions on eight different launch vehicles. During Spaceflight’s 10 years in business, the company has evolved from launch brokerage to providing comprehensive launch and mission management services for payloads of all sizes, across a […]