SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #90: Space Archaeology and an attempt to rethink humanity with multi award winning author and researcher Dr Alice Gorman. In this enlightening episode, host Markus engages in a comprehensive discussion about space archaeology and space debris with Dr. Alice Gorman, an internationally recognized leader in the field of space archaeology. Dr. Gorman's innovative research on space exploration has been featured in National Geographic, New Scientist, and Archaeology magazine.
Read More »Planetek Italia to provide EO for Saudi Green Initiative
Planetek Italia announced on the 20th of September its latest contract win in Saudi Arabia. It will collaborate with its Saudi partner, Geosystems Middle East (GeosystemsME) to provide monitoring services based on Earth Observation (EO) for afforestation initiatives in the Kingdom.
Read More »Dr Mark J. Lewis Appointed to Voyager Space Advisory Board
Dr. Mark J Lewis, a researcher, professor, and former deputy undersecretary of defence, has joined Voyager advisory board, Voyager Space announced. Dr. Lewis taught at the University of Maryland for 25 years, conducting basic and applied research in hypersonic aerodynamics, advanced propulsion and space vehicle design and optimization.
Read More »Omnispace and Lacuna Showcase NGSO IoT Satellite Connectivity
Omnispace, a global mobile connectivity company, together with Viasat and Lacuna Space, have demonstrated a first-of-its-kind, global, open standards-based Internet of things (IoT) service that could pave the way for a range of IoT and direct to device (D2D) satellite services. In addition, Omnispace successfully demonstrated its non-geostationary (NGSO) IoT satellite connectivity at 'The Things Conference' in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Read More »German Federal Government Enacts New Space Strategy
The German Federal Government, through the federal cabinet, have approved a new space strategy. The new space strategy recognizes the increasing importance of space for society, focusing on current and future challenges. In addition, this new strategy places particular emphasis on advancing private-sector initiatives in space, known as New Space - the use of space applications to combat climate change and responsible and sustainable actions related to space.
Read More »Sierra Space raises nearly $300 million from Japanese consortium
Sierra Space, subsidiary of private aerospace contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation, announced on the 19th of September that it raised new funds at a $5.3 billion valuation, reports CNBC.
Read More »Zenno Astronautics and D-Orbit Execute MOU
Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), a developer of superconducting electromagnets for space applications, and D-Orbit, a company in the space logistics industry, have formed a special commercial partnership to collaborate on the development of new space products and services. The initial project will see Zenno and D-Orbit combine their respective technologies and fields of expertise to develop two new uses for superconducting electromagnets in space applications.
Read More »The Satcom Market Prepares for Expansion
The satcom landscape prepares for a transformative decade of growth as the market projects satellite capacity demand to surge from 3.6 Tbps (TeraBytes Per Second) in 2022 to 51 Tbps in 2032, representing a 31% CAGR (compound annual growth rate), with all data segments expected to observe exponential growth in the next 10 years.
Read More »Prewitt Ridge Raises $4.1 Million in Seed Funding
Prewitt Ridge, the requirements management and digital thread company, announced on the 12th of September that it has raised $4.1 million in seed funding. The company will use this to accelerate the growth of its digital engineering platform that enables team building products to move faster. The round was led by Squadra Ventures, with participation from Stage Venture Partners, Aurelia Foundry, Wonder Ventures, Haystack, Acequia, TechStars, GC&H and leading angel investors.
Read More »NASA Names New Head of Technology, Policy, Strategy
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson have announced that Monday Charity Weeden will serve as associate administrator for the agency’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS). Weeden succeeds Bhavya Lal, who left the agency in July, and Ellen Gertsen, who had been serving as the office’s acting leader.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson have announced that Monday Charity Weeden will serve as associate administrator for the agency’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS). Weeden succeeds Bhavya Lal, who left the agency in July, and Ellen Gertsen, who had been serving as the office’s acting leader.
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