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Date: February 13, 2024
 
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NASA’s DSN Experimental Antenna Enables New Space Exploration Capabilities

NASA

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True Anomaly’s First Autonomous Orbital Vehicles Ready for Launch

True Anomaly

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Ax-3 Astronauts Conclude All-European Commercial Mission with Successful Splashdown

Axiom Space

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Redwire Technology Crucial for Advancing NASA's Ocean and Atmosphere Observation Mission

Redwire Space

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Amazon Web Services Introduces First Space Tech Accelerator Program in India

Amazon Web Services

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Vast Selects TRL11 to Provide Full Motion Onboard Video for HAVEN-1 Space Station

TRL11

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Pale Blue Receives Grant by MEXT to Develop Propulsion Systems for Space Debris

Pale Blue

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NASA's New Climate Mission Launched to Study Ocean and Atmosphere

SpaceX

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ThrustMe Secures Contract from CNES for Several Off-the-Shelf Propulsion Systems

ThrustMe

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GEOST Selected to Supply Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites

GEOST

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Rocket Lab Announces Launch Window for Astroscale Orbital Debris Inspection Mission

Rocket Lab

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Gilat Receives Multimillion-Dollar Contract for Defense Satellite Connectivity Project

Gilat Satellite Networks

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Sidus Space Publishes New U.S. Patent Application for LizzieSat Platform

Sidus Space

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Beyond Gravity's Navigation Receiver Helps Deliver Precise Data for NASA's PACE Mission

Beyond Gravity

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Geespace Successfully Launches Eleven LEO Satellites for Future Mobility Constellation

Geespace

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Korea’s Satellite Navigation System Developed by Thales Alenia Space Enters Service

Thales Group

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mu Space and ispace Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Future Lunar Missions

ispace

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Exolaunch Signs Contract with ESA for Launch and Deployment of Arctic Weather Satellite

Exolaunch

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Space Logistics And Mobility - mPower Technology
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Satellite Solar Panel
CubeSat Solar Array
Satellite Solar Panel  from AAC Clyde Space

The PHOTON-TD from AAC Clyde Space is a Satellite Solar Panel with a power generation capacity of up to 9 W. This solar panel uses XTJ Prime solar cells having an efficiency of 30.7% and features a 4 mil anti-reflective coated cover glass. It uses an aluminum support structure. The panel is designed to fit within the majority of CubeSat deployment mechanisms and is used to provide optimized power generation from any side of the satellite.
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Space Qualified RF Filter
Space Qualified Bandpass Filter
Space Qualified RF Filter  from Mercury Systems

The Ku1960 from Mercury Systems is a Space Qualified RF Filter with a passband frequency range of 17300-17700 MHz. This filter has a maximum insertion loss of 1.0 dB and a VSWR of 1.3:1. It has a rejection of 40 dB at 17800 MHz and an insertion loss flatness of 0.25 dB. The filter features a cavity design and a static notch. It has a mass of 0.2 lb. The filter is ideal for communication satellites and test equipment.
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VSAT Terminal
1.3 Meter Tri-band Flyaway VSAT
VSAT Terminal  from L3Harris Technologies

The HAWKEYE 4 LITE from L3Harris Technologies is a VSAT Terminal with a transmit frequency range of 7.90-8.40 GHz (X-band), 13.75-14.50 GHz (Ku-band), and 29.0-31.0 GHz (Ka-band). This terminal has a receive frequency range of 7.25-7.75 GHz (X-band), 10.95-12.75 GHz (Ku-band), and 19.2-21.2 GHz (Ka-band). The VSAT terminal is designed using industry-leading Viewsat-E GUI and GATEKEEPER interference excision technology.
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Inertial Measurement Unit
Fiber Optic Gyro Inertial Measurement Unit
Inertial Measurement Unit  from EMCORE Corporation

The CIRUS-A from EMCORE Corporation is an Inertial Measurement Unit with a gyro bias stability of 0.0001 degrees/hr and a scale factor stability of +/- 2 ppm. The IMU delivers state-of-the-art, strategic-grade performance for platform stabilization, pointing applications, missile guidance systems, vehicle/platform navigation, and northfinder applications for missile, space, sensor, ground, air, and marine applications.
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Space Qualified RF Connector
0.5 mOhm D-Sub Connectors for Spaceflight Applications
Space Qualified RF Connector  from Positronic

The MCBX Series from Positronic is a Space Qualified RF Connector with an insulation resistance of 50 Gohm and an initial contact resistance of 0.5 mohm. This connector has a working voltage of 300 V and a proof voltage of 1000 V. It meets or exceeds the performance requirements for NASA Goddard GSFC-311 and MIL-DTL-24308. The connector has a mechanical durability of 500 cycles and is ideal for military, aerospace, and spaceflight applications.
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SATCOM Block Up Converter
Ka-Band 40 W SATCOM Block Up Converter
SATCOM Block Up Converter  from ACORDE

The ACTX-Ka40W-Ex-V4 from ACORDE is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an input frequency range of 950-2000 MHz and an output frequency range of 27.5-31.0 GHz. This BUC has a minimum gain of 65 dB and a saturated power of 46 dBm. The BUC is designed for harsh environmental conditions and is ideal for professional and military satellite communication systems such as ground, SOTP, SOTM, and maritime.
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Space Actuator
Piezoelectric Rotary Stage for Space Applications
Space Actuator  from PHI Drive

The AG-HTS from PHI Drive is a Space Actuator with a travel range of +/- 360 degrees. It has a no-load speed of 0.04 RPM and a stall torque of 9 Nm. This actuator uses a piezo stack-type drive with a capacitance of 760 nF. It has an operating frequency range of 0-40 Hz. The actuator uses Inconel 718 material for the core, rotating ring, and stator ring. It is particularly suited for aerospace, military, and space applications.
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SATCOM Transceiver
25 W Ku-Band SATCOM Transceiver
SATCOM Transceiver  from AnaCom, Inc

The Anasat Ku-band 25W from AnaCom is a SATCOM Transceiver with a Tx output frequency range of 13.75-14.5 GHz and an Rx input frequency range of 10.95-12.75 GHz. This transceiver has a Tx gain of 75 dB and an Rx gain of 75-100 dB. It has a 1-dB compression point of 44 dBm and a noise figure of 1-2 dB. The transceiver requires an input power supply of 100-250 V AC and has a power consumption of up to 300 VA.
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Space Qualified Solid State Relay
600 V Radiation Hardened Solid State Relay
Space Qualified Solid State Relay  from Modular Devices

The 53804 from Modular Devices is a Space Qualified Solid State Relay that requires a bias voltage of 4.7-5.25 V and a command current of 0.1-2.0 mA. It has a contact current rating of 10-15 A and a contact voltage rating of 600-1000 V. This relay has a contact resistance of 0.15-0.4 ohm, a power dissipation of 20-30 W, and an energized delay time of 10-30 µs. The 53804 relay is ideal for military and aerospace applications.
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Solar Array Drive Mechanism
Solar Array Drive Assembly for SmallSats
Solar Array Drive Mechanism  from Moog

The Small Satellite Solar Array Drive Assembly from Moog is a Solar Array Drive Mechanism that has an output torque of 50 lbs-in. This mechanism has an output step size of 0.018 degrees and a cycle life of 90,000 revs of output. It requires an operating voltage of 22 VDC and has a power consumption of 10 W. It is capable of low-earth orbit operations. The mechanism is an ideal power solution for positioning solar array panels.
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DC to DC Converter
12-50 V Space-Qualified DC-DC Converter
DC to DC Converter  from Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The MCH2805S from Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a DC-DC Converter with an input voltage range of 12-50 V and an output voltage of 5 V. This converter has an output power of 1.5 W and an efficiency of up to 77 %. The converter has an input/output capacitance range of 100 - 170 pF and a switching frequency of 370 kHz. It is designed for harsh radiation environments and is ideal for aerospace, military, and space applications.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
550 W Ka-Band Antenna Mount HPA
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Spacepath Communications

The STA5555P from Spacepath Communications is a SATCOM Amplifier System with a frequency range of 27.5-31 GHz. This amplifier system has a gain up to 70 dB and an output TWT power of 57.4 / 54.7 dBm. It has an input/output VSWR of 1.3:1 and a noise power of -70 dBW/4KHz (transmit band) and -150 dBW/4KHz (receive band). The amplifier system has a spurious of less than -60 dBc and a phase noise of up to - 50 dBc.
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Reaction Wheel
Reaction Wheel Unit for Satellites
Reaction Wheel  from Bradford Space

The W18 from Bradford Space is a Reaction Wheel that consists of a Wheel Drive Electronics Box and a Reaction Wheel Assembly. This reaction wheel unit has a momentum storage of 18 Nms and a maximum operational speed of 4000 RPM. It has a maximum gross torque of 0.265 Nm and a static imbalance of 0.5 g.cm. It has flown on several successful missions such as SOHO, RadarSat, Seastar, and Olympus.
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Test Loop Translator
43.9-44.5 GHz RF Test Loop Translator
Test Loop Translator  from MICRONICS

The MCS-TLT-4419-08AC from MICRONICS is a Test Loop Translator with an input frequency range of 43.9-44.5 GHz and an output frequency range of 19.1-19.7 GHz. This test loop translator has an LO frequency of 24.8 GHz and a gain of -10 to 0 dB. It has a noise figure of 18 dB and a phase noise of -80 dBc (at 100 kHz). The translator has an input/output VSWR of 2:1. It is ideal for satellite communication applications.
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Space Qualified MOSFETs
250 V Radiation Hardened Power MOSFET
Space Qualified MOSFETs  from Infineon Technologies

The IRHLQ7S7214 from Infineon Technologies is a Space Qualified MOSFET with a drain-to-source breakdown voltage of 250 V and a gate-to-source voltage of +/- 10 V. This radiation-hardened MOSFET has a continuous drain current range of 1.6-2.6 A and a pulsed drain current of 10.4 A. It is ideal for applications such as DC-DC converters and motor drives and provides a simple solution to interfacing CMOS and TTL control circuits.
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