Introduction: The realm of space exploration and satellite technology has witnessed a remarkable revolution with the advent of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites. These innovative satellites, positioned at a close proximity to Earth, have unlocked a world of possibilities and are reshaping the landscape of space missions. In this blog article, we will explore …
Tag: Satellites
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N. Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024: KCNA
Seoul (AFP) Dec 31, 2023
North Korea plans to launch three more spy satellites in 2024 as part of efforts to ramp up its military, state media reported Sunday.
Pyongyang successfully put a spy satellite into orbit last month and has since claimed it was providing images of major US and South Korean military sites.
This year it also conducted a record-breaking number of weapons tests, including the launch this mo
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L-SAR 01 Satellite Group Begins Operations, Enhancing China’s Disaster Response
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced the official commencement of operations for the L-SAR 01 satellite group, following the successful completion of in-orbit tests. This significant development marks a major step forward in China’s capabilities in earth observation and environmental monitoring.
Comprising two satellites, L-SAR 01A and L-SAR 01B, the L-SAR 01 group
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ISRO Planning A Satellite Exclusively For G20 Nations
ISRO is set to launch Xposat mission on new year’s day to study Black Holes and neutron stars. This will mark the 60th mission of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. This will also be the first dedicated polarimetry mission in India and second globally, after Nasa’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer Mission launched in July 2021. Five days later, India’s first mission to the Sun, Aditya-L1, is
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ISRO Plans To Launch 50 Military Satellites Over The Next Five Years To Gather Geo-Intelligence
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch 50 satellites over the next five years to gather geo-intelligence. The satellites will create a layer in different orbits, allowing them to track troop movements and image thousands of kilometers of area.ISRO Chief S Somanath said in a seminar that it is important to improve the ability of satellites to detect changes, to bring in more
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L3Harris satellite missile detector and tracker passes design reviews
L3Harris was awarded a US$193.5 million deal in January 2021 to develop satellites for system to provide global indications, warning, tracking and targeting of advanced missile threats including hypersonic missile systems.
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GMV reinforces satellite expertise with new Galileo Operations Center in Madrid
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
In a significant step for Europe’s satellite navigation capabilities, GMV, the main contractor for the Galileo program’s ground control segment, has recently inaugurated a replica of the Galileo operations room at its Madrid headquarters. This new facility mirrors the actual control centers of the European Union’s premier satellite navigation system, Galileo, enabling advanced simulation and tes
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L3Harris Announces Completion of CDR for Company’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer Satellites
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] said on Dec. 20 that it has completed Critical Design Review and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for the 16 low Earth orbit satellites the company is to
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Quantum Science Finding its Way Into Satellite Technology
Quantum technology might evoke science fiction tropes like shrinking humans and time travel, but experts think it has real-world applications to secure and improve space systems.
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Apex satellite factory aiming to produce 50 units annually
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2023
Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company Apex recently announced the opening of its new headquarters, Factory One, in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Factory One, a blend of office, warehouse, and light manufacturing spaces spanning 46,000 square feet, is not just a corporate hub but a significant step towards amplifying the company’s spacecraft production capabilities.