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Date: February 6, 2024
 
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HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 Returns to ISS as Part of Northrop Grumman's Resupply Mission

Hewlett Packard

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Spectrum AMT Showcases Transformative Capabilities at SpaceCom Space Congress 2024

Spectrum AMT

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Advanced Space's Resilient CAPSTONE Mission for NASA Marks 445 Days of Lunar Operations

Advanced Space

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Northrop Grumman Refueling Technology Selected as Preferred Solution for SSC's Satellites

Northrop Grumman Corporation

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SDA Modifies Momentus Contract for Defense Applications of Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle

Momentus

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Redwire Space Opens New Manufacturing and Testing Facility for Space Advacements, in Longmont, Colorado

Redwire Space

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KIOXIA SSDs Power HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 for ISS Mission

KIOXIA SSD

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NASA Space Tech Spinoffs Benefit Tools for Moon to Mars Missions and Earth Medicine

NASA

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Teledyne e2v HiRel Unveils UHF to S-Band Low Noise Amplifier for Space Applications

Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

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RTX Achieves Key Milestones in DARPA Blackjack Program Using Four BCT Satellites

Blue Canyon Technologies

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Sidus Space’s 3D Hybrid Satellite Successfully Completes Launch Processing

Sidus Space

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Sivers Semiconductors Receives €0.6 Million Grant from ESA to Design SATCOM Chips

ESA

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PLD Space Awarded €40.5 Million PERTE Contract for Space Launcher Development

PLD Space

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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches First Electron Mission of 2024

Rocket Lab

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Starlab Space Selects SpaceX's Starship to Launch its Commercial Space Station

Airbus

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Carbice Partners with Blue Canyon Technologies for Deep Tech Innovation in Aerospace

Blue Canyon Technologies

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SFL Developed Norwegian Microsatellite Achieves Optical Communications Link

UTIAS SFL

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NanoAvionics Awarded Contract by Los Alamos National Laboratory for GTO Mission

Kongsberg NanoAvionics

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Exolaunch and UN Office for Outer Space Affairs Partner to Launch CubeSats into Space

Exolaunch

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Eutelsat Group Announces Conclusion of Operations on EUTELSAT 113 West A Satellite

Eutelsat

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Phantom and Vaya Space Sign Launch Site Agreement for Commercial Space Launches

VayaSpace

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GITAI's Autonomous Robotic Arm Successfully Arrives at ISS to Conduct External Tech-Demo

GITAI

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Featured Space and Satellite Products
Satellite Bus & Platform
ISS-Compatible 2U CubeSat Structure
Satellite Bus & Platform  from AAC Clyde Space

The 2U Structure from AAC Clyde Space is a Satellite Platform that is compatible with all rail deployers. This lightweight and robust CubeSat structure complies with NASA’s General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS) (14.1gRMS) requirements and is fitted with anodized rails and deployment switches, all proven in orbit. It has a mass of 235 g and measures 100 x 100 x 227 mm (length x width x height).
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Space Qualified Power Transformer
2.2 mH Space Grade Current Sense Transformer
Space Qualified Power Transformer  from Vanguard Electronics

The SCS301 from Vanguard Electronics is a Space Qualified Power Transformer with an inductance of 2.2 mH. This transformer has a turns ratio of 1:1:50:50 and requires a primary voltage of 20 V. It has a direct current resistance of 0.72 ohms and an insulation resistance of 10K Mohms. The transformer features tin-lead terminations. It has a minimum dielectric withstanding voltage of 500 VAC.
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SATCOM Antenna
240-318 MHz High-Gain SATCOM Antenna
SATCOM Antenna  from ARA

The ARA-3240C-HC from ARA is a SATCOM Antenna with a frequency range of 240-318 MHz. This antenna has a gain of 9.7-15.0 dBic and an axial ratio of 3 dB. It is a right-hand circular polarized and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The antenna has an impedance of 50 ohms and a power handling capacity of 200 W. It is ideal for operation in high winds and has a deployment time of less than 3 minutes.
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Sun Sensor
Two-Axes Sun Sensor for Nano-Satellites
Sun Sensor  from Solar MEMS

The nanoSSOC-D60 from Solar MEMS is a Sun Sensor that has an accuracy of less than 0.5 deg (3 sigma) and a precision of less than 0.1 deg. This two-axes sun sensor has a field of view of +/- 60 degrees and a radiation tolerance of 30 kRad (gamma) and 6 MeV 3000 kRad (protons). It supports UART, I2C, or SPI electrical interfaces and requires a supply voltage of 3.3V / 5V. The sun sensor has a mass of 6.5 g.
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SATCOM Transceiver
K/Ka-Band RF Transceiver for SATCOM on the Move
SATCOM Transceiver  from ITS Electronics

The TR-3031-4040 from ITS Electronics is a SATCOM Transceiver with a Tx IF input frequency range of 950-1950 MHz and a Tx RF output frequency of 30-31 GHz. It has an Rx RF input frequency range of 20.2-21.2 GHz and an Rx IF output frequency range of 950-1950 MHz. This transceiver has a Tx gain of 45 dB and an Rx gain of 75 dB. The transceiver is ideal for SatCom on move applications.
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DC to DC Converter
Space Qualified Point of Load DC-DC Converter
DC to DC Converter  from VPT

The SVRGA0508S from VPT is a DC to DC Converter that operates from an input voltage of 5 V and has an adjustable output voltage range of 0.8-3.4 V. This converter has a high power density of greater than 64 W/in3. It has an output power of up to 20 W. The converter is ideally suited for use in low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), deep space, and launch vehicle programs.
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Attach and Release Mechanism
Electrically Initiated One-shot Release Mechanism
Attach and Release Mechanism  from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

The 9107 from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is an Attach and Release Mechanism with a proof load rating of 260 kN. The mechanism is ideal for applications such as antennas, reflectors, solar arrays, deployable radiators, booms, masts, scientific instruments, satellite and spacecraft deployment, launch vehicle and missile stage, fairing separation, and missile payload separation.
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Space Qualified Oscillator
Space Qualified Evacuated Miniature Crystal Oscillator
Space Qualified Oscillator  from Microchip Technology

The EX-219 from Microchip Technology is a Space Qualified Oscillator with an operating frequency of 10-120 MHz. The oscillator has a radiation tolerance TID of up to 100krad (Si). It requires a supply voltage of 3.13-5.25 V and has a power consumption of 0.7-1.2 W. The oscillator measures 24 x 26 x 10 mm. It is suitable for applications such as deep space exploration, commercial, and defense satellites, and ground base ICBM silos.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
1:2 Redundant Line Amplifier System
SATCOM Amplifier System  from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ

The RL2-177220 from Narda-MITEQ is a SATCOM Amplifier System with a frequency range of 17.7-22.0 GHz. This amplifier system has a minimum gain of 30 dB and an output power of 10 dBm (1 dB compression). It has a noise figure of up to 8 dB and an input return loss of 20 dB. It features fully redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and remote control via RS485 or RS422 user-selectable.
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Satellite Antenna
X-Band Patch Antenna for CubeSats
Satellite Antenna  from IQ spacecom

The X Band Antenna from IQ Spacecom is a Satellite Antenna with an operating frequency range of 7.145-8.400 GHz. This patch antenna has a maximum gain of 10 dBi and a half-power beam width of 40 degrees. It is right-hand circular polarized and has a VSWR of less than 1.8. It requires an RF input power of less than 2 W and uses Cu with NiAu surface finish material for the patches and conductors.
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Thermal Vacuum Chamber
Thermal Vacuum System for Satellite Components Testing
Thermal Vacuum Chamber  from Rydberg Vacuum Sciences

The 6UC from Rydberg Vacuum Sciences is a Thermal Vacuum Chamber with a temperature range of +/- 150 degrees C and an average ramp rate of 3 degrees C/min. This thermal vacuum system has a cubic test volume of 370 x 240 x 120 mm with the chamber measuring 500 x 300 mm (L x D). It uses a hybrid turbomolecular pump. It is ideal for satellite and component testing requirements.
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Space Qualified MOSFETs
100 V Radiation-Hardened N-Channel MOSFET
Space Qualified MOSFETs  from Infineon Technologies

The IRHNA6S7160 from Infineon Technologies is a Space-Qualified MOSFET designed for space applications. It has a drain-source breakdown voltage of 100 V, a continuous drain current of 56 A, and a pulsed drain current of 224 A. This hermetically-sealed MOSFET has a low static on-state resistance of 0.010 ohms, weighs 3.3 g and a maximum power consumption of 250 W.
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Space Transmitter
X-Band Transmitter for Small to Medium Satellites
Space Transmitter  from Honeywell Aerospace

The XDL-C301-HR from Honeywell Aerospace is a Space Transmitter that has a frequency range of 8025-8400 MHz. This X-band transmitter has an input data rate of up to 700Mbps and supports QPSK, 8PSK,16APSK,32APSK, and 64APSK modulation formats. It has a flexible SDR design, selectable modulation, and output power configurations. The transmitter has a radiation tolerance TID of 12krad.
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SATCOM Low Noise Block
Ku-Band PLL SATCOM Low Noise Block
SATCOM Low Noise Block  from Swedish Microwave AB

The Ku-Band PLL 10.25 from Swedish Microwave AB is a SATCOM Low Noise Block with an input frequency range of 11.20-11.70 GHz and an output frequency range of 950-1450 MHz. This LNB has an LO frequency of 10.25 GHz and a gain of 60 dB. It has a noise figure of 0.8 dB / 59 K and a phase noise of up to -120 dBc (at >1MHz). The LNB has an input VSWR of 2.3:1 and an output VSWR of 2.1:1.
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Space Qualified Diode
Space Qualified Small Signal Zener Diode
Space Qualified Diode  from Vishay

The 1N5231 from Vishay is a Space-Qualified Zener Diode with a zener voltage range of 2.4-75 V and a reverse leakage current of 5 µA. This diode has a maximum dynamic resistance of 17 Ohms and a forward voltage of 1.1 V. It has a power dissipation of up to 500 mW and a junction temperature of 175 degrees C. This silicon planar zener diode has a standard zener voltage tolerance of +/- 5 %.
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