BIFROST is a Danish-Swedish surveillance satellite originally developed by Space Inventor. Since then, Terma, Gatehouse SatCom, DTU, and Swedish Unibap Space Solutions have joined the development project, which is financially […]

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Next month, ASCEND 2025 kicks off in Las Vegas for the fifth annual event. AIAA’s on-ramp-to-space gathering prides itself on its interdisciplinary focus: attendees will include leaders in commercial and […]

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At SmallSat Europe 2025 in Amsterdam, Italy’s SITAEL unveiled Empyreum, its next-generation small satellite platform equipped with the company’s proprietary Spark electric propulsion system. In this exclusive interview, Chiara Pertosa […]

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Although their tones and timbres vary, sirens and alarms are universal harbingers of emergency. Mounted in homes and offices; on police cars, ambulances, and fire engines; and in airports, schools, […]

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The Russia-Ukraine war is arguably the first commercial space war on account of its use of private companies’ imagery for tracking and targeting. The conflict has demonstrated the advantage of […]

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GPS is not only a cornerstone to our military superiority, it is foundational to our national and global economic stability. In fact, analysts warn that GPS outages could cost our […]

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Humans have excellent vision. Compared to most animals, they can see longer distances with more colors and finer details. But the eyes that evolved to help humankind survive and thrive […]

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The name Beyond Gravity sounds like a startup. Can you explain who your company is? André Wall: We have more than 50 years of experience supplying key components for the world’s […]

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Over the past decade, the European Commission has invested significantly in space research in order to strengthen Europe’s capabilities in critical technologies that have traditionally been sourced from outside the […]

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Speakers from Rolls-Royce, Thales Alenia, NOAA, Babcock, European Space Agency, UK Space Agency, and Egyptian Space Agency are the latest to join the growing programmes of the Farnborough International Space […]

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The European Union is making significant strides towards establishing itself as a leader in In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS). This capability is crucial for building a more sustainable, resilient and […]

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Leaders from NASA, Babcock International Group (Babcock), Lockheed Martin BAE Systems, UK Ministry of Defence, and US Government have been confirmed as speakers for the Farnborough International Space Show

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While generative AI accelerates space domain awareness (SDA), going further to link GenAI via multiple large language models (LLMs) delivers revolutionary advantages—allowing space operators to rapidly manage assets, prevent collisions, […]

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By the 2040s, the Moon is bustling with international research and commercial infrastructure, transforming its barren surface into a livable ecosystem. At the heart of this thriving community lies the […]

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As space exploration and commercial space initiatives accelerate worldwide, the inaugural Farnborough International Space Show (FISS) is set to become a focal point for global industry. Endorsed by the UK […]

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Space exploration is no longer a prerogative of national space agencies, it is becoming more commercialized, with U.S. and international companies working together on key programs like NASA Artemis, commercial […]

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Building 30 at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, is hallowed ground to people who are part of the civil space industry. At approximately 3:18 p.m. on July 20, […]

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During the week 14 – 18 October 2024 Milan transforms into the world’s space capital with the arrival of thousands of experts, scientists, industry professionals, and, of course, astronauts! The […]

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In the rapidly evolving space economy, the demand for new, reliable and cost-effective satellite and robotic solutions is more important than ever. In its more than 65-year history, Maxar Space […]

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Threats to our national security increase every day as the United States’ near-peer adversaries develop and field sophisticated weapons on accelerated timelines – including hypersonic missiles that are faster, more […]

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NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Moon rocket demonstrated eye-watering performance and precision during its inaugural flight in November 2022. An upgraded system now in development, known as the SLS Block […]

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As warfare becomes more high-tech and billions continue to be invested into smart weapons, an Achilles’ heel has emerged in America’s defense capabilities – the 50-year-old GPS L1 signal. GPS […]

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PLD Space today presented its MIURA 5 SPARK Programme, which will allow educational centres, universities, institutions and companies from all over the world to access the first two MIURA 5 […]

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It’s been an active spring on the space debris mitigation front. The European Space Agency has announced 12 countries and more than 40 companies and NGOs have joined as initial […]

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