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 ...
This story continues at NewSpace India rescues OneWeb satellite launches
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
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 ...
This story continues at NaviMoon satnav receiver faces integration testing for farside of the Moon
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
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 ...
This story continues at Digi-Key hosts Fireside Chat on benefits of going digital
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
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 ...
This story continues at UK’s Avanti refinances to shed $550 million of debt
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
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 ...
This story continues at Northrop Grumman builds for military, space operations in Albuquerque
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
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 ...
This story continues at ESA formally ends lunar cooperation with Russia
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
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 ...
This story continues at UKSA measures size and health of UK space industry
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
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, ...
This story continues at Digi-Key, Phoenix Contact to host data connectors webinar
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
Applications are now open for the Dialog Semiconductor Award for Female Undergraduates, a collaboration between Dialog and the UKESF (UK Electronics Skills Foundation). It is aimed at female students starting the first year of their electronics-related degree in September 20222. Those selected will receive a £1,500 bursary and can take advantage of a paid summer ...
This story continues at Applications open for Dialog-UKESF award for female undergraduates
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is holding its Annual Conference in virtual form this April, on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 April. This year the event and exhibition, which aims to showcase exceptional engineering stories, takes the theme of innovation. The organisers say the conference agenda will “celebrate stories of women engineers who’ve shaped the ...
This story continues at WES Annual Conference 2022 has a focus on innovation
Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
