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May 17, 2024
Pasqal and Thales Alenia Space have been using the power of quantum computing to make satellite technology more efficient and believe they have solved key satellite planning challenges through neutral-atom quantum computing. The power of quantum computing means the two companies can do more on this compared to classic computers. The two companies say they…
May 17, 2024
SatVu has ordered two additional thermal imaging satellites from Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL), HotSat-2 and HotSat-3. The satellites are both scheduled to launch in 2025. SatVu also announced on May 16 that the company closed a funding round. The company did not disclose the amount of the funding round, but said it will expedite the…
May 17, 2024
NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) placed new orders for commercial space situational awareness (SSA) data and services. NOAA placed orders with all companies participating in its pathfinder program COMSPOC, Kayhan Space, LeoLabs, Slingshot Aerospace, and SpaceNav. This is the second Consolidated Pathfinder order for the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS), which is a…
May 17, 2024
Belgian small satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab broke ground on a new factory this week that it says will be capable of producing 500 small satellites per year. The new factory, located in Charleroi, Belgium, will open in 2026. With 7,000 square meters of production area and 4,000 square meters of clean room, Aerospacelab said it will…