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Date: December 5, 2023
 
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Lockheed Martin's ESA Payload Demonstrator To Showcase Faster On-Orbit Sensor Calibration

Lockheed Martin

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Sierra Space's Shooting Star Module Commences Testing at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

Sierra Space

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York Space Systems Demonstrates First Ever Link 16 Technology on Tranche 0 Spacecraft

York Space Systems

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Redwire's Onboard Computer Powers ESA's Hera Mission Studying DART's Planetary Defense Impact

Redwire Space

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Smiths Interconnect Secures UK Space Agency Funding for its Space Qualification Laboratory

Smiths Interconnect

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Airbus Awarded £3.9 Million Grant from UK Space Agency to Develop Space Catalyst

Airbus

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ESA and SWISSto12 Sign New Contract Advancing HummingSat into Phase Two of Production

ESA

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Axiom Space Chooses Amazon Web Services for its Terrestrial IT Infrastructure

Axiom Space

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Firefly Aerospace Completes Successful Hot Fire Test of First Miranda Engine

Firefly Aerospace

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RFA Announces Eight Customers for Second Test Flight of RFA ONE Launcher

Rocket Factory Augsburg

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NASA Conducts Third Hot Fire of Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Testing its In-Flight Capability

NASA

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COLAF and GomSpace Extend Collaboration to Enhance Colombian Space Capabilities

GomSpace

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Ursa Major Raises $138 Million for Launching Solid Rocket Motor Line

Ursa Major

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Telesat Government Solutions Secures DARPA Space-BACN Phase 2 Contract

Telesat

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Beyond Gravity Advances Space Launches with Reusable Payload Fairing Concept

Beyond Gravity

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Viasat Unveils GX LITE Terminal for Ground and Airborne Applications

Inmarsat

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Spacecraft Thruster
CubeSat Resistojet Module for Collision Avoidance
Spacecraft Thruster  from Aurora Propulsion Technologies

The ARM-C from Aurora Propulsion Technologies is a Spacecraft Thruster with a thrust value of 1 mN. This microscale propulsion system utilizes a water-based propellant and has an average power consumption of 5 W. It has a total impulse sufficient for 3-20 collision avoidance maneuvers. The thruster has a dry mass of 45 g. The ARM-C is ideal for use in cubesats and smallsats for collision avoidance.
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SATCOM Block Up Converter
Ku-Band SATCOM Block Up Converter
SATCOM Block Up Converter  from Terrasat Communications

The IBUC 2G - Ku Band from Terrasat Communications is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an RF frequency range of 13.75-14.50 GHz, an IF frequency range of 950-1700 MHz and an output VSWR of 1.3:1. This BUC is designed according to MIL-STD-188-164B for harsh environmental conditions and is ideal for Satcom uplinks for telecom, government, defense, and other demanding applications.
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Space Qualified RF Mixer
4-8.5 GHz Double Balanced Mixer
Space Qualified RF Mixer  from Qorvo

The CMD251C3 from Qorvo is a Space Qualified RF Mixer with an RF frequency range of 4 - 8.5 GHz and an IF frequency range of DC-2.2 GHz. The CMD251C3 can easily be configured as an image reject mixer or single sideband modulator with external hybrids and power splitters. It is suitable for applications such as electronic warfare, C-band radar, space, satcom, and testing and measurement.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
1250 W DBS-Band Rack Mount Amplifier
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The XTRT-1250DBSHE from Comtech Xicom Technology is a SATCOM Amplifier System with a frequency range of 17.3-18.1 GHz. The amplifier system has a small signal gain of 70 dB. It has an input and output VSWR of 1.3:1 with an attenuation of 25 dB. This SATCOM amplifier system has a flexible redundancy control with a built-in switch controller and Ethernet interface with SNMP and a web page.
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VSAT Terminal
Ku-band Maritime VSAT Antenna System
VSAT Terminal  from Intellian

The v60E from Intellian is a VSAT Terminal with a Tx frequency range of 13.75 - 14.5 GHz and an Rx frequency range of 10.7 - 12.75 GHz. This linear, cross-polarized terminal provides a gain of 37.9 dBi in Tx mode and 36.5 dBi in Rx mode. It has a stabilization accuracy of 0.2 degrees and generates a BUC power of 6 W and 8 W. It has a mass of 5.2 kg (antenna control unit) and 43 Kg (above deck unit).
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Space Qualified Resistor
5-1000 mOhm Space Qualified Resistor
Space Qualified Resistor  from Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG

The SMP-PW from Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG is a Space Qualified Resistor with a resistance range of 0.005 to 1 Ohm. This resistor has a power rating of 1 W and a temperature coefficient of resistance of up to +/- 100 ppm/K. The resistor measures 5.08 x 2.54 x 0.7 mm and features SnPb tinned terminals. The SMP-PW is qualified to ESCC 4001/027 standards and is ideal for aerospace applications.
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Launch Vehicle Actuator
Launch Vehicle Electromechanical Linear Actuator
Launch Vehicle Actuator  from Moog

The TVC Stage 1 (2.1 hp) from Moog is a Launch Vehicle Actuator with a horsepower of 2.1 hp and a stall load of 4634 lbf. This actuator has a power point of 20 inches/sec (at 4634 lbf) and requires a supply voltage of 270 V. It has a stroke of 1.96 inches and a null length of 15.54 inches. The actuator has been used to provide thrust vector control for several launch vehicles such as Antares, Delta IV, Centaur, and Vega.
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DC to DC Converter
15-50 V Space Qualified DC-DC Converter
DC to DC Converter  from VPT

The SVHF2807D from VPT is a DC-DC Converter with an input voltage range of 15 - 80 V and an output voltage range of 6.65 - 7.35 V. This converter has an output power of 15 W and an efficiency of up to 85%. The converter has a radiation tolerance TID of up to 60 krad (Si). This hybrid DC-DC converter is suited for use in low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit, geostationary orbit, deep space, and launch vehicle programs.
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Satellite Bus & Platform
12U CubeSat Platform for Earth Observation Applications
Satellite Bus & Platform  from C3S Electronics Development

The 12U CubeSat from C3S Electronics Development is a Satellite Platform with a design life of 5 years in LEO orbit. It has an average power consumption of 7.9 W and a peak power consumption of 25 W. It has a battery capacity of 115 Wh (3P4S), 155 Wh (4P4S), or 190 Wh (5P4S) and has a power bus voltage range of 13.2 -16.8 V. It is suitable for earth observation, IOD, IoT, and space weather monitoring applications.
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GNSS Receiver
GNSS Receiver for NewSpace LEO Applications
GNSS Receiver  from Beyond Gravity

The NavRIX PinPoint from Beyond Gravity is a GNSS Receiver that can provide onboard real-time navigation with an accuracy of below 1 m. It supports GPS L1 C/A, GPS L5 I/Q, GPS L2C, Galileo E1 B/C, and Galileo E5a I/Q GNSS signals. It features a selective RF filter and low-noise amplifier for improved performance and an accurate force model-based orbit propagator. The NavRIX PinPoint is ideal for NewSpace LEO applications.
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Satellite Solar Cell
Triple-Junction Solar Cell for Space Applications
Satellite Solar Cell  from CESI SpA

The CTJ – LC from CESI SpA is a Satellite Solar Cell with an open circuit voltage of 2.48-2.62 V and a BOL efficiency of up to 28 % at maximum power point. This solar cell has a short circuit current of 444-457 mA and a power consumption of 0.92-1.01 W. It has a cell mass of 81-89 mg/cm sq and a cell thickness of 80-150 µm. It measures 6.9 x 3.9 cm sq and is designed for a multitude of LEO, GEO, and interplanetary missions.
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SATCOM Transceiver
50W Ku-Band Satcom Transceiver
SATCOM Transceiver  from Gilat Satellite Networks

The UET50A09A from Gilat Satellite Networks is a SATCOM Transceiver with a transmit frequency range of 13.75-14.5 GHz and a receive frequency range of 10.7-12.75 GHz. It has an IF frequency range of 950-2150 MHz. The UET50A09A incorporates state-of-the-art GaN technology and meets the requirements of RTCA/DO-160G and ARINC specifications. It is airborne qualified for commercial and military applications.
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Space Qualified RF Balun
3.3-4.0 GHz RF Balun for Satellite Applications
Space Qualified RF Balun  from Mini Circuits

The NCS1-422+ from Mini-Circuits is a Space-Qualified RF Balun with a frequency range of 3300-4000 MHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.01-0.47 dB and a low amplitude unbalance of 0.4 dB. This ceramic balun has a low phase unbalance of 4 degrees and a maximum RF power rating of up to 3 W. It features LTCC construction and is aqueous washable. It is suitable for applications such as satellite, WiMAX, and radar.
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Satellite Camera
Digital CubseSat Camera Module
Satellite Camera  from SkyFox Labs

The piCAM from SkyFox Labs is a Satellite Camera that has optics with ~60 deg default field of view and an attached IR-cut filter. It is available in a module that measures 33 x 33 x 19 mm, has a current consumption of 95 mA. and is suitable for various applications such as small satellites, CubeSats, pico-nano-micro-sats, low-res space imaging, civil scientific high-altitude balloons, educational imaging, and educational weather monitoring from space.
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