Orbex has announced it has started construction of a Launch Platform in Scotland near Kinloss, the first orbital space launchpad to be built in the UK for more than half a century. Although Orbex will eventually operate its launches from Space Hub Sutherland, on the A’ Mhòine peninsula, the test launch platform at Kinloss is ...
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hiSky, a developer and provider of satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) networking, has completed a $30 million Series A funding round. It was led by ST Engineering’s Corporate Venture Capital unit and SDF (Strategic Development Fund), which is the investment arm of United Arab Emirates-based Tawazun Holding. Current hiSky shareholders also took part. The Israeli ...
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Euroconsult, a consultancy specialising in the space sector, has released its 2021 analysis and forecast of the satellite market, in terms of manufacturing and launch services. The report, entitled Satellites to be Built & Launched – 2021 Edition, includes headline points such as – on average – 1,700 satellites to be launched every year for ...
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has contracted Airbus to design and build the exoplanet satellite Ariel (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey). Following Cheops, which launched in 2019, and Plato, scheduled for launch in 2026, Ariel will be the third dedicated ESA exoplanet mission. It is planned for launch in 2029 and will study the composition ...
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When it comes to developing a next-generation commercial space station for Low Earth Orbit, NASA has chosen three separate concepts for investment. It has signed agreements with three U.S. companies “to enable a robust, American-led commercial economy in low-Earth orbit”. The leading companies receiving the awards are Blue Origin of Kent, Washington ($130 million), Nanoracks ...
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Digi-key Electronics has launched its 13th annual DigiWish Giveaway and is playing the role of Santa… The distributor is helping 24 lucky winners cross the items off their wish list early, it says. Participants can enter the competition to win Digi-Key products of their choice during the month of December, up to Christmas Eve. To ...
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BAE Systems has been awarded a further $316 million contract to deliver hardened military GPS modules, by the U.S., following on from an initial agreement earlier this year. Specifically, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has executed the contract option, which together with the the $325.5m awarded in May brings the total funding to $641 million. ...
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Hampshire-based company STEM Returners is partnering with aerospace engineering firm Leonardo to address the skills shortage in the UK engineering industry. The fully paid placements aim to return or transfer experienced engineers back into industry following a career break, with roles at the business covering software, hardware, firmware and project engineering. Specifically, Leonardo has launched ...
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Astroscale has closed its largest funding round to date, with the Japanese orbital debris removal company raising $109 million. The Series F round brings its total capital raised to $300m and the company says the latest investment will accelerate its on-orbit services technology development and enable it to take on more employees. The round was ...
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Digi-Key Electronics and Truphone, a connectivity and SIM software specialist, are hosting a webinar to showcase eSIM technology and how it can help IoT devices connect more quickly and efficiently. The free virtual webinar, entitled ‘Why is Cellular connectivity so important to IoT?‘, will be held on Wednesday 8 December at 5pm GMT (11 am ...
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