It’s all systems “go” on Telesat Lightspeed development! With our Preliminary Design Review (PDR) milestone completed, Telesat and satellite prime contractor, MDA Space, are now transitioning to the program’s detailed engineering and manufacturing phase, confident in the strength and viability of the design.
A big shout-out to everyone involved in validating that Telesat Lightspeed is fully optimized to meet mission-critical enterprise connectivity needs from #space.
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“A key advantage of the Starshield architecture is its proliferated nature, with a large number of relatively small satellites able to provide global communications coverage. This design offers significant resiliency compared to the traditional paradigm of a few large geostationary satellites that are expected to be targeted by enemies in a conflict.
Felt said DoD wants to diversify its LEO architecture not just by adding more Starshield satellites but also new commercial services that have yet to enter the market like Amazon’s Project Kuiper.
“We still have to figure out how we best embrace PLEO,” Felt said. “Do we buy it as a service? Do we double down on the Starshield government owned architecture? There’s various different ways that we can embrace proliferated LEO, but it’s absolutely essential that we do.”
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🚀 In recent years we are witnessing a new space revolution, driven by the emergence of new technologies, the reduction of entry barriers and the proliferation of new products and services using the space environment. As a result, new mission concepts based on manned flights, mega constellations, on-orbit servicing, microsatellites, etc. are emerging and consolidating, changing the paradigm concerning conventional systems.
In this context of the aerospace sector, new challenges and trends have arisen from the perspective of systems engineering and RAMS. Pablo López Negro, Head of Innovation at ANZEN Engineering has analysed them in the V Space Engineering Congress organized by the Space Committee of the Spanish Institute of Engineering (IIE) (Comité del Espacio):
🔹 Reliability: the impact of New Space, the commercial context and new mission concepts have replaced the typical interpretation of reliability at satellite level by a global interpretation at mission level.
🔹 Availability: space missions have transitioned from providing a high value-added service but not critical for society to new missions where the continuity of service must be guaranteed.
🔹 Maintainability: except in rare cases, it has not been a common concern for missions until now, but that has changed, and new trends are emerging: new reusable launchers, mission concepts based on constellations with periodic satellite replacement or advances in on-orbit servicing.
🔹 Safety: with reinforced efforts required by new applications such as the renewed interest in human space flight or the increasing concern about planetary protection and sustainability of space operations.
Pablo López also analysed the available solutions and emerging technologies to address these challenges in upcoming space missions.
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Space Machines Company is embracing a bold new direction with a strategic focus in its product approach to enhance the needs of the evolving space domain.
Optimus Viper’s architecture positions itself as a node for a distributed network strategy, allowing for AI-powered, open operating systems to bring a new form of actionable intelligence to the space domain, powered by autonomy, reconfigurability, and command-and-control connectivity.
Optimus Viper is built for rapid on-orbit response within 24 hours to safeguard critical space infrastructure in an era of escalating orbital challenges, from debris to threats.
Equipped with a proprietary C2 system, Solstice OS enables adaptive operations for real-time mission reconfiguration, providing partners with access to satellites with precise, actionable intelligence previously unattainable.
Designed for close-proximity operations, Optimus Viper can operate on-demand within 10 kilometres of client objects, a departure from singular, high-value systems.
Affordable and scalable, Optimus Viper is designed for proliferative and adaptive operations with commercial proximity inspection offerings at $2–3 million USD, providing greater access to advanced space proximity solutions for government and private operators.
This is space sustainment, reimagined.
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🛰 The #Space sector is in the midst of revolutionary advancement: technology miniaturization, faster manufacturing of systems and sustainability concerns are driving change. Developing accurate #ReliabilityPredictions takes on greater importance in order to ensure that the main functionalities of spacecrafts will be operational for the defined missions. 🚀
In this #RPA deep dive article co-authored by our reliability experts Ricard Giménez Gonzalo & Ariadna Anguita Julià, we provide detail on why and how a sound Reliability Prediction Analysis is performed with a focus on the #FIDES standard for electronic and electrical components. We also develop an example Case Study based on Space Technology to illustrate the learnings.
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🛰️TelePIX Wins National Project to Develop Advanced Weather Satellite🛰️
We are proud to announce that TelePIX has been awarded a national project under the 2024 Materials & Components Technology Development Program organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE).
This project, with a total budget of KRW 14 billion, aims to advance infrared optical material technologies for low-orbit weather observation microsatellites. The ultimate goal is to enhance Korea's weather observation capabilities by developing key technologies for infrared weather satellites and strengthen Korea’s competitiveness in the global space industry.
The project, scheduled to run until December 2027, will be carried out in collaboration with eight Korean and International organizations. As the lead organization, TelePIX will oversee the entire project and spearhead the development of multi-wavelength, multi-channel optical modules—the core of the infrared weather satellite while focusing on optical module design, assembly, alignment, space environment testing, and precision polishing of reflectors, ensuring the highest levels of performance and reliability.
Through this initiative, TelePIX aims to:
🌍Build an independent development system for microsatellite optical modules to address Korea's climate challenges.
🚀Strengthen the self-sustainability in the New Space era.
🌌Expand its presence in the global space market with cutting-edge satellite solutions.
We look forward to the contribution to Korea’s space innovation and transformative impact this project will bring. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey!
#TelePIX#SpaceInnovation#WeatherSatellites#NewSpace#Korea#InfraredTechnology#Satellite#MaterialsandComponentsTechnologyDevelopmentProgram#MOTIE
Unlock Scalable Power Solutions with GomSpace P80 & BP8! 🔋🛰️
Are you seeking a reliable and scalable #power#solution for your #space#missions? Equip your spacecraft with the power it needs today and the capacity to grow tomorrow with GomSpace's #NanoPower#P80 and #BP8 – the ultimate scalable solution for all your space missions.
One System, Infinite Possibilities!
Whether you're managing a large #nanosatellite or a small #microsatellite, the NanoPower P80 and BP8 can seamlessly scale to meet your program requirements. Say goodbye to overhauling your power system for different missions. Simply add more units and subparts to your existing setup. The NanoPower P80 and BP8 are designed for flexibility and expansion, ensuring easy adaptation to changing demands without the hassle of implementing a new system.
NanoPower P80 Power System Features:
1️⃣ Power Management Unit: The primary power controller of the system.
2️⃣ Array Conditioning Unit: Controls power flow from solar panels to the battery and the rest of the system.
3️⃣ Power Distribution Unit: Manages power flow to satellite subsystems.
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At Madrid Space, we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of space exploration. We design and contribute to build complete satellite platforms.
But how do we ensure these marvels function flawlessly in the harsh environment of space?
Enter the powerful world of analysis and simulation.
For every component we create – from high-precision optical instruments like telescopes and cameras to complex CFRP deployable structures – we leverage cutting-edge software to simulate real-world conditions.
This allows us to:
#OptimizeDesign: We can virtually test different configurations for electronics, antennas, and solar arrays, ensuring optimal performance and minimal power consumption.
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#PredictPerformance: We simulate the intricate interactions between various systems, from thrusters to cryogenic applications, guaranteeing smooth operation in space.
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#MitigateRisks: By simulating launch vibrations and extreme temperatures, we identify and address potential weak points before launch, maximizing mission success.
This data-driven approach isn't just about building satellites; it's about building confidence.
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We are excited to announce that Réaltra Space Systems Engineering has received recognition by European Space Agency - ESA, under the Future Space Transportation Ecosystem Programme, for our recent proposal as part of the ESA STS FIRST! 2024 Campaign.
Our proposal, Expandable, Affordable, Modular Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) solutions for space applications (ExAMpl), is in collaboration with TTTech and SPiN - Space Products and Innovation. ExAMpl aims to advance the current state-of-the-art by expanding the functionality and building on the modularity in our existing, qualified Network Switch which has been developed in partnership with TTTech (Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePhE4DpG).
Our Network Switch can operate as a TTE Network Switch or as a standard, best-effort Ethernet switch, providing a modular hub for launcher and satellite companies. We understand the need for an affordable, ruggedized, highly-reliable, modular and expandable avionics system, which includes TTEthernet traffic classes, and we look forward to expanding this offering.
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