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Date: September 16, 2025
 
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ICEYE Launches the ISR Cell for Global Tactical Space-Based Intelligence

ICEYE

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Planet Labs Releases First Light Images from Pelican-3 Satellite Over Turin

Planet labs

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Boeing Accelerates Satellite Production with 3D-Printed Solar Array Substrates

Boeing

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Axelspace Becomes First Japanese Private Company Recognized as GEO Associate

Axelspace Corporation

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Rendezvous Robotics Raises Pre-Seed with Ex-SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed, Nokia

NASA

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Comtech SLM-5650B: First Sovereign-Certified Modem on SES O3b mPOWER Network

Comtech Satellite Network

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Infinite Orbits Secures Multi-Launch Deal with Impulse Space for GEO Missions

Impulse Space

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Ursa Major Breaks Ground on 400-Acre Solid Rocket Motor Test Site in Colorado

Ursa Major

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NanoAvionics Serves 50+ Satellite Power Components to Repeat Constellation Customer

Kongsberg NanoAvionics

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AeroVironment Secures $240 Million Contract for Space Laser Communication Systems

AeroVironment

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Viasat’s ViaSat-3 F2 Set for October Launch to Advance Global Bandwidth Capacity

Viasat

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Maxar Intelligence Partners with Anduril to Power Mixed-Reality C2 System for U.S Army

Maxar Technologies

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Varda, LeoLabs and Anduril Demonstrate Orbital Maneuver Tracking Ahead of Hypersonic Reentry

Varda Space Industries

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ICEYE Launches Gen4 SAR Satellites Delivering 16 cm Resolution and Expanded Coverage

ICEYE

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Capgemini, Thales and Thales Alenia Space Selected by CNES for 5G Direct-to-Device Demo Under France 2030

Thales Alenia space

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Andøya Space and Astrobotic Sign Launch Site Agreement for Xodiac Reusable Rocket Campaigns

Astrobotic Technology

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Epson Marks M-G370PDT Inertial Measurement Unit Shipping Milestone at ION GNSS+ 2025

Epson

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Redwire Opens Albuquerque Facility to Accelerate Development of Space-Based Defense Technologies

Redwire Space

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Sidus Space Elevates Data Fusion Capabilities with Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Sidus Space

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SFL Missions Secures Contract to Build Three HawkEye 360 Satellite Clusters for Advanced RF Detection

HawkEye 360

Latest Space and Satellite Whitepapers
New Satellite Technologies for Transformative Connectivity - Global Satellite Operator Association
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New linear GaN amplifiers are powerful and efficient - Comtech Xicom Technology
New Ground For Modern MILSATCOM Networks - ST Engineering
Priority Science Objectives Enabled through NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture - NASA
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Low LO Drive Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
Low LO Drive Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
MMIQ-0626LCH-2 is a low LO drive, passive GaAs MMIC IQ mixer that operates down to an unrivaled +3 dBm LO drive level. This ultra-broadband mixer spans 6 to 26 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from DC to 6 GHz. Up to 40 dB of image rejection is available due to the excellent phase and amplitude balance of its on-chip LO quadrature hybrid. Click here to learn more.
Featured Space and Satellite Products
Space Qualified RF Balun
500 kHz to 6 GHz Surface Mount Broadband Balun
Space Qualified RF Balun  from Marki Microwave

The BAL-0006SMG from Marki Microwave is a broadband surface mount balun that operates from 500 kHz to 6 GHz (Balanced to Unbalanced Transformer). It transforms a 50-ohm input into a 100-ohm Differential output and are tuned for optimal phase/amplitude balance. The balun has a maximum insertion loss of 6.5 dB. It has a total input power value of 1 W and a VSWR value of 1.5. The balun can be used in analog to digital converters, balanced receivers, baseband digital modulation and signal integrity.
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Satellite Launch Vehicle Platform
Electron Launch Vehicle Platform
Satellite Launch Vehicle Platform  from Rocket Lab

The Electron from Rocket Lab is a Satellite Launch Vehicle Platform designed specifically to place small satellites of up to 300 kg into a wide range of LEO. This launch vehicle platform uses carbon fiber composite material and has a Monocoque structure. It has a thrust of 5800 LBF in Stage 2 and 5600 LBF in Stage 1 which incorporates pneumatic unlocking and springs fairing separation system. It uses liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants and has proven flight experience with NASA, DARPA and US Air Force.
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Satellite Transponder
Space Qualified Multi-Mode Standard Transponder
Satellite Transponder  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The MST-100 from General Dynamics Mission Systems is a Space-Qualified Multi-Mode Satellite Transponder with a transmitter operating frequency range of 2200-2300 MHz and a receiver operating frequency range of 1760-2120 MHz. It has a frequency stability of less than 0.5 ppm and a noise figure of 2.5 dB. It measures 9.40 x 7.30 x 2.30 inches. It is ideal to provide reliable earth-to-space craft, spacecraft-to-spacecraft communications, telemetry and command, proximity link and crosslink applications.
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Satellite On-Board Computer (OBC)
SmallSat Mass Memory and Communications Protocol Unit
Satellite On-Board Computer (OBC)  from AAC Clyde Space

The SIRIUS TCM LEON3FT from AAC Clyde Space is a Satellite On-Board Computer (OBC) with a real-time operating system that runs on a 32-bit LEON3FT fault-tolerant processor. It utilizes the SpaceWire interface for high bandwidth and on-board data transfer and CCSDS encoding standards for satellite link services. This OBC requires a power supply of 4.5-16 V and has a power consumption of 1.3 W. The OBC is designed and qualified for five years of operation in low-earth orbit and is ideal for advanced satellite missions.
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Satellite Antenna
Coaxial High-Gain Pyramidal Horn Antenna
Satellite Antenna  from Scientific Microwave Corporation

The WR28 from Scientific Microwave Corporation is a Coaxial High-Gain Pyramidal Horn Antenna that operates from 26.5-40 GHz. It delivers an antenna gain of 17-20 dB and a HPBW of 20° (E/H-Plane). It features excellent performance in terms of gain, bandwidth and radiation pattern. It has an aluminum enclosure with an SMA female connector and a WR28 waveguide interface. It is ideal for radar systems, satellite communication, wireless power transfer, anechoic chambers and radio astronomy applications.
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Space Transmitter
Dual Channel DVB-S2 X-Band Transmitter for LEO Spacecraft
Space Transmitter  from Dragonfly Aerospace

The HDRTx-1.5 from Dragonfly Aerospace is a high-performance, high-data-rate X-band transmitter designed specifically for low Earth orbit micro and mini-satellites. Leveraging flight-proven technology and advanced DVB-S2 encoding, the HDRTx-1.5 optimizes link margin and maximizes data throughput with dynamic modulation capabilities. It delivers up to 150 Msps per channel in dual mode, or a 300 Msps in single-channel mode, ensuring seamless data transmission in the demanding space conditions.
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Block Downconverter
3.4-4.2 GHz C-Band Satellite Downconverter
Block Downconverter  from WORK Microwave

The VHBD-VSBD-VHBDR-VSBDR-C from WORK Microwave is a Block Downconverter that has an input RF frequency range of 3.4-4.2 GHz and an output frequency of 950-1750 MHz. This Ku-band downconverter has an LO frequency of 5.15 GHz and a phase noise of up to -133 dBc/Hz. It has an impedance of 50 Ohms. The converter features automatic reference recognition and an adjustable gain equalizer. It is designed to support the demanding requirements of modern satellite transmission applications.
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Satellite Laser Communication Terminal
Optical Communications Terminal for Space Applications
Satellite Laser Communication Terminal  from Mynaric

The CONDOR Mk3 from Mynaric is an satellite laser communication terminal with inter-satellite connectivity in low Earth orbit (LEO) for various applications. It supports full duplex, symmetrical, simultaneous transmit and receive with data rates from 313 Mbps up to 2.5 Gbps with future capability extending to 10 Gbps. The terminal enables inter-satellite connections across distances greater than 6,500 km and uses laser communication technology to ensure low probability of detection and interception.
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Spacecraft Valve
20.68 MPa Space-Qualified Valve for Spacecrafts
Spacecraft Valve  from Marotta Controls

The CVM304 from Marotta Controls is a Spacecraft Valve with a pressure of up to 20.68 MPa. It has a proof pressure of 31.02 MPa and a burst pressure of 51.71 MPa. This valve incorporates a poppet with internal flow passages for minimal pressure drop. It has wide variety of fluids GN2, GHe, Seawater, Cryogenic H2, MMH and N2O4. The poppet has a large L/D ratio for maximizing poppet guide and minimizing chatter for smooth operation. This spacecraft valve weighs 38.5 g and has 1.4" as line size.
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Control Moment Gyroscope
Control Moment Gyroscope for CubeSats
Control Moment Gyroscope  from Blue Canyon Technologies

The CMG8 from Blue Canyon Technologies is a Control Moment Gyroscope that has a momentum of 8 Nms and a torque of 8 Nm. It has an unlimited gimbal axis angular range. The CMG requires a supply voltage of 22-36 VDC and supports an RS-422 interface. This gyroscope has a design life of more than 10 years and is based on BCT reaction wheel technology that provides low jitter. It has an optional discrete CMG torque and momentum controller which can be fully integrated into spacecraft ACS system.
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Satellite Antenna
S-band Satellite Patch Antenna for LEO Missions
Satellite Antenna  from Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency

The SSA01 from the Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency is an S-band Satellite Antenna that can accommodate a bandwidth of up to 195 MHz for missions that need greater speed and/or bandwidth separation capabilities. It has a wide bandwidth of 2025-2300 MHz and a gain of 6.5 dB. It features a wide FOV of 120-degree aperture with symmetrical vertical and horizontal beam coverage of 60 degrees each. This NASA-approved satellite antenna measures 96.5 x 69.7 x 4.8 mm and is designed for LEO missions.
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Satellite Camera
Digital CubeSat Camera Module for Space Imaging
Satellite Camera  from SATLANTIS

The iSIM-170 from Satlantis is a high-resolution satellite imaging payload that delivers a ground sampling distance (GSD) of <1 m in PAN & VNIR and 2.5 m in SWIR at 500 km altitude. This ultra high resolution optical payload provides a swath width of 7.5–13.5 km in PAN & VNIR and 4.2 km in SWIR offering flexible coverage for diverse applications. It supports multispectral imaging across PAN, RGB, VNIR, NIR and SWIR bands. The optical imager has a mass of less than 15 kg and is designed for microsatellites.
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Space Qualified Memory
4 Mb Static RAM with RadStop Technology
Space Qualified Memory  from Infineon Technologies

The CYRS1049DV33 from Infineon Technologies is a Space Qualified Memory with a storage capacity of 4 Mb density and a 512K x 8 configuration. It has a maximum access time of 12 ns and a maximum operating current of 95 mA. It is equipped with Cypress’s state-of-the-art RadStop technology with a radiation tolerance of up to 300 Krad total dose and a latch up immunity of 120 MeV.cm2/mg. It requires a power supply voltage of 3-3.6 V. It is available in a 36-pin ceramic flat package.
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Satellite Battery
Modular Lithium Ion Battery for LEO and GEO Missions
Satellite Battery  from GS Yuasa Lithium Power

The MA190-206 from GS Yuasa Lithium Power is a Space qualified Satellite Battery with a capacity of 190 Ah and a nominal energy of 4286 Wh. It integrates six LSE190 cells arranged with two cells connected in parallel. This battery has undergone protection and safety tests, including over-charge, forced reversal due to over-discharge, external short circuit, crush-induced heat venting, three-orientation drop impact and vent/burst pressure validation. It is ideal for human rated LEO and commercial GEO missions.
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Space Qualified Comparator
Radiation Hardened Space-Qualified Quad Comparator
Space Qualified Comparator  from Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions

The RHD5912 from Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions is a Space-Qualified Quad Comparator with open drain outputs and an output voltage of less than 1.0 V. It requires a supply voltage of 5 V and a quiescent supply current of 3 mA. This comparator has a sink current of 20 mA and a propagation delay of 100-500 ns. This 4-bit comparator has a mass of 0.8 g and an SMD-mount ceramic housing measuring 0.417 x 0.300 x 0.120 inches. It is MIL-PRF-38534 qualified and is ideal for military applications.
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