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On May 1st 2024 Space Inventor celebrated an important anniversary - one year since the launch of the Geostationary spacecraft GS-1! The CubeSat weighs approximately 23 kg and is exclusively built by Space Inventor, for Gravity Space, using only Space Inventor’s products, apart from the thrusters and the payloads. 🚀✨GS-1 was launched on May 1st 2023 by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy and was deployed 1000 km under the Geostationary orbit (approx. 34 600 km from Earth), and since then has been operated and maintained by Space Inventor. 🛰️ 🌍Read more about the Gravity Space satellite here: https://lnkd.in/d3q-yPs5#newspace #space #spaceindustry #gravityspace

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The recap of the 2023 #LTSGuidelines event series continues! Keep reading to learn more about the Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities. Our Event 2️⃣ explored Section B: Safety of Space Operations.Topics addressed? 🔬 Technical and design aspects of space missions☘ Life-cycle assessment – from pre-launch to end-of-life disposal of a spacecraft☀ Space weather🔍 Conjunction assessment Watch the recording and read the summary report here👉 https://lnkd.in/eTgPWFV5

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New Zealand’s Frond Space Systems has signed a contract with Gilmour Space Technologies to supply a drag sail system for the Australian space company’s MMS-1 satellite mission. Frond confirmed the deal in a March 11, 2024, statement.The drag sail increases the drag and deorbiting of a spacecraft. As a result, the spacecraft is more likely to burn up as it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere. Frond says this should reduce the risk of space debris and collisions, making flights more environmentally sustainable and less likely to run afoul of regulators. It also frees up an orbit for another satellite.“This is a great opportunity to showcase our innovative deployable space technology and contribute to the responsible use of space,” said Ben Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Frond Space Systems. Additional comment by Kody Cook, head of satellites at Gilmour Space Technologies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdh-B6gQ#contract #NewZealand #Australia #satellite #spacecraft #Earth #spacedebris

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New Zealand’s Frond Space Systems has signed a contract with Gilmour Space Technologies to supply a drag sail system for the Australian space company’s MMS-1 satellite mission. Frond confirmed the deal in a March 11, 2024, statement.The drag sail increases the drag and deorbiting of a spacecraft. As a result, the spacecraft is more likely to burn up as it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere. Frond says this should reduce the risk of space debris and collisions, making flights more environmentally sustainable and less likely to run afoul of regulators. It also frees up an orbit for another satellite.“This is a great opportunity to showcase our innovative deployable space technology and contribute to the responsible use of space,” said Ben Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Frond Space Systems. Additional comment by Kody Cook, head of satellites at Gilmour Space Technologies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdh-B6gQ#contract #NewZealand #Australia #satellite #spacecraft #Earth #spacedebris

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New details on the revolutionary Astroscale US in-space refueler for the United States Space Force Astroscale US has been awarded a $25.5 million contract to design and deliver to the United States Space Force (USSF) a satellite to refuel other compatible satellites in space. The launch-ready Astroscale Prototype Servicer for Refueling, or APS-R, will be delivered by 2026. “The advent of in-air refueling completely changed the equation for the duration and distance of aircraft missions,” said President and Managing Director of Astroscale US, Ron Lopez. “The space industry is on the cusp of a similar fuel-led technological revolution, and I am thrilled that SSC has selected Astroscale US to develop APS-R to bring fuel to its client spacecraft. This innovation in on-orbit servicing will ultimately extend the range and mobility of satellites in orbit, allowing the USSF to do more with their operational assets. APS-R opens the door to rethinking the way satellites are designed and operated, marking a significant leap forward in the capabilities and sustainability of satellites in orbit.” #Space #US #USSpaceForce #Refueler #Satellite #Orbit #Spacecraft https://lnkd.in/dassGXYA

In space, UV light exposure can degrade materials on spacecraft and compromise their integrity over time through photochemical reactions. Knowledge of the effects of UV exposure on materials is necessary for the design of all spacecraft, from the ISS to CubeSats. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eHFxYWCM #UVSolutionsMagazine

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🚀 It’s launch day for #Ariane6 #VA262, taking Europe into a new era of space transportation! This pivotal launch marks a significant milestone for Europe's space industry.Ariane 6 will power Europe into space with the remarkable capability to deliver spacecraft to High Elliptical orbits. Ariane 6 must showcase its reliability to ensure Europe's independence and future success in satellite launches.In this rapidly evolving landscape, PwC understands the strategic and complex challenges faced by the space sector. We provide comprehensive services to support space industry players. Discover how our tailored solutions can help your projects succeed in this innovative field here: https://lnkd.in/eCXQTgKu #SpaceIndustry #PwCBelgium #Innovation #EuropeanSpace #pwcaerospaceanddefence

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🪐🥰SETS loves space!And we show it with more than just words. Both the Earth and space suffer from large amounts of pollution and need to be protected. In space, there are thousands of pieces of debris, decommissioned satellites, and spacecraft components cluttering Earth’s orbit. This problem can be solved, among other things, by extending satellites’ operational lives and removing them from orbit after they complete their missions. This requires equipping satellites with thrusters.For this and other purposes, we have created simple, cost-effective, efficient thrusters to help further the fight against space debris. One of them is the ST-100 Hall-Effect Thruster. Its advantages include its high performance, reliability, and most importantly, its long service life of at least 8000 hours.So join our movement and let's take care of outer space together!

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🚀 Portal Space Systems 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐮𝐠 - 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚Portal Space Systems on April 30, announcing that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense worth more than $3,000,000. These funds, as well as an undisclosed private investment, will be used to develop a space tugboat called Supernova.Jeff Thornburg and his team have developed a “satellite bus” that can move a satellite from low-Earth orbit to geostationary orbit in a matter of hours. This distinguishes it from traditional spacecraft, which are built to carry exactly as much propulsion power as needed to maintain orbit.Portal Space Systems says the 500-kilogram Supernova will not depend on payloads and will be able to spend at least five years in space with constant maneuvering. For this purpose, a new solar-thermal propulsion system has been developed that provides a speed of 6 kilometers per second.The first flight demonstration of the satellite is planned for late 2025 or early 2026.#archtown #spacescience #innovations #supernova

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INTRODUCING: FRAGSATFor years, spaceflight companies have discussed means for reducing the amount of space junk in low Earth orbit (LEO). As visionaries at ConkSat, we have never been satisfied with the status quo - and that means going against popular thinking. That's why we're announcing the first spacecraft dedicated to increasing the amount of space junk in LEO.FragSat is more than a satellite - it's a cloud of over 70 billion steel ball bearings packed into a payload fairing. Say goodbye to your competitor's megaconstellations with FragSat, guaranteed to increase the rate of collisions in orbit by orders of magnitude. Taking advantage of the increase in payload to orbit offered by new launchers, we're planning on up to twenty launches per year of pure steel, rendering entire families of orbits unusable for centuries. Just another way we're bringing space down to Earth.

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