Capella Space, a SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite data specialist, has announced a $97m Series C financing round, which was led by NightDragon and existing investors DCVC and Cota Capital. Capella says it will use the funding to expand its analytics and integrate “intelligent data offerings” within its Capella Console. For example, recently Capella launched ...
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The U.S. Air and Space Force has opened registration for its third annual Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat 3. A satellite hacking competition with a chance to win one of ten $10,000 cash prizes. The idea is that the ethical challenge encourages security researchers to focus their skills on solving the cybersecurity challenges of space systems. ...
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OneWeb has agreed a satellite launch programme with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to help complete its low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), located in Sriharikota and operated by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is expected to see the first launch OneWeb later this year. The site will serve as an alternative to ...
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A test version of a special satellite navigation receiver – to be carried on the Lunar Pathfinder craft being built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to provide a commercial link between Earth and the Moon – has been delivered for integration testing, reports the European Space Agency. The NaviMoon satnav receiver is due to perform ...
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Digi-Key Electronics is hosting an informal live event with with MacroFab, entitled “Digital Solutions: A Live Fireside Chat”, on the benefits of using direct, digital communication (APIs, EDIs and Punchouts). The virtual event will feature speakers from Digi-Key and MacroFab who will discuss, for example, the benefits of using APIs to connect directly with electronic ...
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Avanti – the UK-based Ka-band satellite connectivity specialist – has announced its financial debt has been reduced by almost two-thirds, from $810 million to $260 million. The recapitalisation sees HPS Investment Partners LLC, an investment firm, and Solus Alternative Asset Management LP, an investment advisor, become the company’s principal shareholders. The company said the change ...
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Northrop Grumman is building a 25,000-square-foot facility Albuquerque that will support its national security space business operations, space system mission management, and cybersecurity missions. Specifically, it will be serving the Kirtland US Air Force Base and other U.S. military customers. The facility is due to open in early 2023 “This expansion will enhance our ability ...
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has declared it will discontinue co-operation with Russia on its Moon terrain imaging Luna (-25, -26 and -27) missions. These now follow the previous announcement that the ExoMars mission, also due to launch this year, would no longer go ahead. The Luna-25 mission was due (August 2022) to image the ...
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The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has produced its annual report to take the vital signs of the UK Space industry – Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2021 The update – which is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic – suggests an increase in 3,000 jobs, with employment in the UK space sector reaching 46,995 ...
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Working with with Phoenix Contact, connectivity specialists, Digi-Key Electronics is hosting a webinar covering device connectivity with high-performance data transmission. Running on Tuesday 26 April at 11 a.m. CDT, it is entitled “Connect. Network. Evolve. Phoenix Contact’s Data Connectors.” The webinar will consider connectivity for a range of applications within the device, inside the cabinet, ...
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