SpaceQuip Journal

Ursa Major, the United States’ leading privately funded rocket propulsion company, was chosen by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) as one of the inaugural recipients of investments from the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) to strengthen critical supply chain technologies needed for national security. The OSC announced the $12.5 million joint investment contract in partnership with the US Navy to mature Ursa Major’s Lynx solid rocket motor (#SRM) manufacturing process. Ursa Major will match the DoD investment representing a $25 million expansion of the company’s SRM capabilities. #defense #SolidRocket #SRM #UrsaMajor #CommercialSpace #PrivateSpace #spaceDefense

Astroscale Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc, the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has been awarded a GBP £1.95 million contract by the UK Space Agency to continue development of its Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative Capture (#COSMIC) spacecraft. #ADR #Astroscale #AstroscaleUK #cosmic #debrisremoval #eutelsat #Inorbittesting #InOrbitDemonstration #UKSpaceAgency #NewSpace #CommercialSpace #SpaceSustainability #SustainableSpace

Teledyne e2v announced the release of two groundbreaking products designed to meet the stringent requirements of aerospace and space applications: the defense-qualified #LX2160 processor and the space-qualified 8 GB DDR4 memory chip. These innovations underscore Teledyne e2v's commitment to providing high-performance, reliable solutions for demanding environments. #componentssupplier #Electronics #Microelectronics #OBC #Teledynee2v #ComemrcialSpace #NewSpace #SpaceProducts https://lnkd.in/d4RF-NHZ

Marino Moro, CEO of Novaeka S.r.l., one of the few worldwide companies specialising in rocket engine testing, announces the company's positive performance, highlighting the milestones achieved and future prospects in the terrestrial and flight aerospace sector. The company, although young, has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a simple engineering entity to a true strategic and design partner for its clients. The company is now expected to grow from the 670000€ turnover of 2022 to reach 2 millions € in 2024. #Benchfacility #Launchertesting #Novaeka #OrbitalPropulsion #rocketengine #Rocketenginetesting #testingfacility #spaceDesign https://lnkd.in/dQ8rdwRB

Orbital Space is thrilled to unveil the Orbital Space Lunar Program, a landmark initiative in the Arab world’s space exploration history. This program will send a student-built experiment to the Moon, marking the Arab world’s first privately funded lunar mission, spearheaded by the pioneering efforts of Orbital Space. The centerpiece of this mission, the Lunaris Platform, was selected through a rigorous global competition judged by a panel of experts from Orbital Space, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), UAE Space Agency, and Astrobotic. Orbital Space General Manager, Dr. Bassam Alfeeli commented “We have challenged students from around the world through a global competition to propose scientific experiments or technology tests for a lunar mission. We are enabling and supporting the winning team to design, build, deliver, and operate their own lunar payload. And while doing so, we are also increasing public awareness about the efforts to establish sustainable human presence on the Moon.”   “By bringing together innovative minds from around the globe, we are not only advancing lunar exploration but also inspiring the next generation of space pioneers. This mission exemplifies the power of international cooperation and the limitless possibilities that arise when we push the boundaries of access to space, to everyone,” says John Thornton, Astrobotic CEO. Director of the Space Technology Centre, AGH University of Krakow, Professor Tadeusz Uhl commented “We are committed to fostering an environment where our students can push the boundaries of space science and technology. To support our students in this historic mission, AGH University has provided comprehensive resources, including access to our state-of-the-art research facilities, expert guidance from our faculties, and financial backing for mission-critical needs. Our partnerships with Orbital Space have been instrumental in equipping our students with the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve success in this ambitious venture.” #Astrobotic #LunarActivity #LunarHabitat #Lunarlander #LunarLanding #LunarisPlatform #MohammedBinRashidSpaceCenter #MoonColonization #OrbitalSpace #UAESpaceAgency https://lnkd.in/dsn3eYfr

Innoflight will provide MDA Space with 400 end cryptographic units, including 4 engineering development units and 396 flight units to launch on board 198 satellites. The MDA AURORA™ supply chain will help support product deliveries for anchor customer Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Telesat Lightspeed. This innovative, advanced global network will bring enterprise-class connectivity to customers worldwide. #NewSpace #PrivateSpace #CommercialSpace #Innoflight #MDAAURORA #MDASpace #LEO #SatelliteConstellation #SatelliteTelecommunications https://lnkd.in/dqfrRKTF

Genesis Sustainable Future Ltd., supported by the European Space Agency - ESA and known for its leadership in plant space research, is preparing for a unique mission: the first biological space experiment and sample return-to-Earth program offering rideshare options to the public through international partnerships. This mission marks a significant advancement from earlier experiments limited to the International Space Station (ISS), now expanded to include public participation with samples returning to Earth. Scheduled for launch between February and July 2025 from California aboard SpaceX’s #Falcon9 rocket, this mission represents a milestone in accessible-space-exploration services, with pricing starting at $299 per sample/genome. Genesis SFL CEO and founder Dr. Bence Mátyás stated: “When we achieve a milestone within the Genesis, we immediately feel obligated to also serve the public. We are living in the space era; our goal is to provide a gateway to space for everyone.” #commercialspace #CubeSats #GenesisSFL #Inorbittesting #LEO #LifeinSpace #MayaSat1 #NanoSats #samples #spacelife #SpaceResearch #PrivateSpace #commercialspace

D-Orbit announced that it has formed D-Orbit #USA, a joint venture with Mike Cassidy, Mark Krebs, Miles Gazic, Danny Field, and David Harrower to strengthen its presence in the US satellite bus market. D-Orbit USA is the latest addition to the D-Orbit Group and is focused on satellite bus design, manufacturing, and sales. #BusinessDevelopment #DOrbit #Deployer #LEO #newfacility #orbittransfer #OTV #PayloadCarrier #SpaceTug #NewSpaceEconomy

Dhruva Space announces that it has been granted authorisation by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Center (IN-SPACe) to provide Ground Stations as a Service (#GSaaS). Dhruva Space's GSaaS will empower private Indian companies by providing cost-effective access to satellite data, accelerating their internal R&D efforts. This milestone achievement marks a fortification of Dhruva Space’s Ground segment offerings and a significant advancement in the company’s ability to commercially support a wide range of Space missions efficiently and effectively. #DhruvaSpace #GroundNetwork #GroundSegment #GroundStations #GSaaS #CommercialSpace #IndianSpace

Officina Stellare S.p.A has been awarded a new contract with the European Space Agency - ESA for constructing a complete optical ground station for Laser Comm applications destined for the European Centre for Space Operations ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. The project will see two development phases: the first relating to the design and development of the subsystems, the second to the prototyping and validation of the #OpticalGroundStation, worth €1.5 million and €2 million respectively. #OfficinaStellare #opticalcommunication #LaserComm #laserranging #C3PO #DynamicOptics #EuroConsult #GroundStations #opticalnetwork #QuantumComms #quantumkeydistribution #ThinkQuantum #WorkMicrowave