This Saturday, Iran marked a significant achievement in its space program by launching the “Soraya” satellite into a 750-kilometer orbit using the Qaem 100 rocket. This satellite, managed by the Iranian Space Agency, signifies Iran’s highest orbital accomplishment, surpassing the previous 500-kilometer record. Iran’s successful launch of Soraya using a three-stage solid fuel rocket marks […]
Tag: Satellites
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Pixxel inaugurates advanced satellite manufacturing hub in India
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2024
Pixxel has opened its first-ever spacecraft manufacturing facility, aptly named “MegaPixxel,” in Bengaluru, India. The inauguration, which marks a new chapter in Pixxel’s journey, was attended by Shri S Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), alongside other notable industry stakeholders and investors.
Spanning 30,000 square feet, the MegaPixxel facility in
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How satellite images and AI could help fight spatial apartheid in South Africa
Raesetje Sefala grew up sharing a bedroom with her six siblings in a cramped township in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The township’s inhabitants, predominantly Black people, had inadequate access to schools, health care, parks, and hospitals. But just a few miles away in Limpopo, white families lived in big, attractive houses, with easy…
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SDA awards contracts for 54 Tranche 2 Tracking Layer satellites in missile defense push
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 18, 2024
The Space Development Agency (SDA), in a significant move to enhance the United States’ missile defense capabilities, has announced the award of three prototype agreements for the construction of 54 satellites. These satellites will form the Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer, a key component of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), designed to improve missile warning, tracking, and
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Satellite Constellations: A Sky in Transformation
The night sky is changing, significantly impacted by the rise of low-altitude satellite constellations. Primarily used for high-speed communication, these satellites are becoming a notable part of the night’s glow. Regions like Japan, South Korea, and parts of China are seeing this impact firsthand, with satellites potentially accounting for 10% of the night’s brightness. Samantha […]
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Ion Propulsion: The Future of Space Exploration and Satellite Technology
Space propulsion systems are the heart and soul of any space mission, providing the thrust needed to navigate through the cosmos. These propulsion systems vary widely, including solid, liquid, and electric propulsion. Traditional chemical propulsion has served us well for decades, but it has its limitations, particularly for missions to distant planets like Mars and …
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L3Harris to Deliver 18 Infrared Satellites for US Missile Defense Program
L3Harris has received a contract to design and construct 18 infrared space satellites for the US missile defense program.
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Pentagon, Taking Cue from Industry, Examining Satellite Refueling
The Pentagon is interested in leveraging industry work on concepts for refueling satellites in space, a DoD official said on Jan. 17. The concept of dynamic space operations is “realistic
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Sierra Space Secures $740 Million SDA Contract for Missile Warning Satellites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
Sierra Space has won a major contract with the Space Development Agency (SDA). Valued at $740 million, the contract tasks Sierra Space with designing, producing, delivering, operating, and sustaining 16 missile warning and tracking satellites, alongside two additional satellites for missile defense and fire control. This deal also encompasses two operational ground segments, consolidating Sierra
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Lockheed Martin Secures $890 Million SDA Contract for Advanced Missile Tracking Satellites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has taken a significant step in enhancing national defense capabilities by awarding Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a renowned leader in aerospace and defense technology, a substantial contract valued at $890 million. This agreement marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of the Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer satellite constellation, designed to bolster missile t