NASA’s Small Spacecraft Reliability Initiative (SSRI) Knowledge Base v3.0 was deployed on June 28, 2023. The enhancements featured in this version include: an upgrade to the search bar to facilitate […]
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Benchmark unveils 1st autopilot for satellites + engages in new partnership with Kayhan Space
With operational smallsat constellations scaling fast, and regulatory controls for sustainability quickly emerging, Benchmark Space Systems has announced the commercial launch of the first-ever, driver assist, control system capable of […]
Pale Blue to supply water based propulsion systems
Pale Blue has been awarded a new contract with Yonsei University in South Korea to provide the Resistojet (0.5U sized water vapor) propulsion system for a pair of 6U satellites. […]
Bright Ascension’s new product suite
Bright Ascension Ltd. expects to release significantly more information on the firm’s upcoming product suite launch at the Small Satellites Conference in Logan, Utah, at Booth 194, from August 5th […]
Satcom Direct + Gilat sign a strategic agreement
Satcom Direct and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) have signed a strategic agreement to develop and supply new, ultra-low profile, electronically steered antennas (ESA) to support in-flight […]
Smallsat market continues growth
Approximately 26,104 smallsats (satellites <500 kg) will be launched between 2023-2032, representing a daily launch mass of 1.5 tons over the 10 year period, according to Euroconsult. Two constellations – […]
The UK’s NPL + RAL Space to deliver smallsat state-of-the-art facility
Scientists and engineers at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are working with colleagues at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) RAL Space to deliver a smallsat calibration facility. The […]
OneWeb Technologies successfully demos LEO SATCOM at “Exercise Northern Edge”
OneWeb Technologies Inc. has successfully concluded several demos with MITRE and the Department of the Air Force’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication and Battle Management (PEO C3BM) during […]
Blue Canyon Technologies provides defense-critical smallsats on Transporter-8 Launch
Blue Canyon Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX (NYSE: RTX), announced the firm’s contributions to the recent SpaceX Transporter-8 launch on June 12th, kickstarting several defense-critical missions. Blue Canyon’s products on […]