10 January 2019
Successful launch of formation-flying microsatellite constellation
... developed by SFL to keep micro- and nanosatellites stable in orbit. Included in the formation flying system are a GPS receiver and a high efficiency Comet-1 propulsion unit developed by Deep Space Industries. “By leveraging SFL’s highly successful...
31 July 2019
Satellite-Based Earth Observation: Trends and Challenges for Economy and Society
...Mega Constellations, taking into consideration the relevant role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU); or the limits of GPS applications with respect to the rights of employees. The respective analyses emerge from both international and...
07 November 2019
SSTL ships target satellite to Tokyo for Astroscale’s ELSA-d mission
... technologies. The ELSA-d Target satellite was designed and manufactured by SSTL in Guildford UK and incorporates S Band communications, GPS positioning, and a 3-axis control system. It will also fly an HD camera and lighting to record the capture...
31 January 2020
First images of new solar telescope produces most detailed images of the Sun
... satellite communications and bring down power grids, causing long-lasting blackouts and disabling technologies such as GPS. This first images from NSF's Inouye Solar Telescope show a close-up view of the sun's surface, which...
28 April 2020
Free live webinars for the small space sector during COVID-19 pandemic
... brands or establishments of all categories (commerce, administration, culture, etc.) for make them geolocalisable and navigable via a GPS system. - Phil Cooper (Account Lead EMEA @Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ground Station) An established business...
13 July 2020
Gilmour Space completes 110-second mission duration hybrid rocket engine test fire
... the domain of big governments and space agencies, already provide vital services such as broadband internet, communications, GPS, and support almost every sector of the economy, including Defence. "With space now opening up to commercial players...
