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Did you know that over half of operational satellites are in low Earth orbit (LEO)? 🌍 These #NewSpace satellites differ from their #DeepSpace counterparts, requiring robust and reliable technologies suitable for shorter term missions. Our new rad tolerant memories uniquely offer a military temperature grade, over a century of data retention, and guaranteed TID radiation performance. Learn more in our latest blog post for Infineon’s #DeveloperCommunity: https://bit.ly/3WzH4vu

✍ Sanctity of Contracts at the most! In an era where space exploration and defense are increasingly intertwined, the delicacy of contracts cannot be overstated. The agreement established between the U.S. Air Force and SpaceX marks a significant step in leveraging commercial capabilities for military endeavors. Yet, the sanctity of these contracts underscores the critical balance between innovation and security in space ventures. Managing such crucial contract can become unimaginably cumbersome when a slight loophole causes huge turmoil, and the same can be controlled in just fraction of moment, know how! Happy to discuss! #contractmanagement #spacex #elonmusk #contractreview #spaceexploration #usairforce #LegittAI

Did you know that over half of operational satellites are in low Earth orbit (LEO)? 🌍 These #NewSpace satellites differ from their #DeepSpace counterparts, requiring robust and reliable technologies suitable for shorter term missions. Our new rad tolerant memories uniquely offer a military temperature grade, over a century of data retention, and guaranteed TID radiation performance. Learn more in our latest blog post for Infineon’s #DeveloperCommunity: https://bit.ly/3WzH4vu 📰

The power of military-grade titanium takes defense and space exploration to new heights. Because both missiles and spacecraft encounter extreme conditions, titanium casings can withstand extreme temperatures and launch pressures. The defense industry is on an upward trajectory. As of 2024, the sector's compound annual growth rate has jumped to 3.1% and is only growing due to more available defense contracts. There is potential for increased demand and rapid development of new products, and E-fab is here to help you revolutionize your project. We are committed to continuous improvement and meeting the industry's evolving needs. Titanium's superior structural integrity and reduced weight are a game-changer for these new defense applications. Find out how military-grade titanium can elevate your next defense or space project: https://buff.ly/4c3x8zX #EFab #DefenseInnovation #TitaniumTechnology #EFabExcellence #TitaniumApplications #MissilesandSpaceExploration

Professionally speaking... #CTPcraft won't have to d*** around with fuel and external pressurization/leak issues that plague so many rocket launches and other missions. Scrub or abort missions. Because CTP isn't in the mood to d*** around. #newscience #newpropulsionsystems #newspace #newspaceeconomy #CTP

X-37B news. Well, more like a news nugget; or perhaps just a 'signaling' exercise. The Air Force and Space Force continue to be coy about the spaceplane's specific functionalities -- with this latest missive hinting at potential counterspace capability, despite past denials of any role in testing or deploying on-orbit weapon systems. https://lnkd.in/ev2sAuNE

🚨 NEW RESEARCH PAPER 📰 🚀 The #space sector is evolving fast with the start of many small launcher programmes. What does it mean in terms of missile proliferation? The link between space launchers and ballistic missiles, in connection with the risk of ballistic proliferation, is a recurring theme that has become more acute in recent years. The number of small launcher projects and programmes has grown dramatically, and many countries now have the industrial capacity to develop the required technologies. Read our latest #researchpaper, by Christian Maire FRS | Fondation pour la recherche stratégique ⤵ https://lnkd.in/e7wfGBcY

'The initial Rocket Cargo concept is to blast military kit from one earthly base to another to rapidly equip deployed forces, with the Space Force already eyeingpotential use in the Indo-Pacific theater. But in the future, service officials can see the possibility of transporting cargo routinely to space-based outposts, or from and to space stations. The program’s end game is to buy delivery services from commercial providers. '... build on AFRL’s previous analysis of the angle-of-attack, door locations, ejection speeds, container sizes, reaction forces and expected actuation authority required to counter those forces, and the aerodynamics of the ejected payload in flight. AFRL has also completed the first phase of wind tunnel testing, analysis, and operational planning'. https://lnkd.in/eeQAS5yx

On this day (Feb 7) in 1957, the forerunner to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) was established. To further the national space effort, President Dwight D. Eisenhower created the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). ARPA was authorized to direct or perform advanced projects in the field of research and development. It was also empowered to deal directly with operational elements on all aspects of ARPA projects; for example, to bypass the Army Staff and the Chief of Ordnance in dealing with the Army Ballistic Missile Agency on what was to be the Saturn project. ARPA was to be a centralized group capable of handling direction of both outer space and antimissile-missile projects, whose duties in the space field were to bridge the gap until Congress could consider legislative proposals for the establishment of a National Space Agency. ARPA was placed in charge of all DoD space programs. ARPA changed its name to DARPA in March of 1972. It changed back to ARPA in February 1993, then reverted to DARPA again in March 1996. DARPA has proven an exemplary model for innovation by collaborating with academia, industry, and government partners. Today, DARPA formulates and executes research and development projects to expand the frontiers of technology and science, often well beyond immediate U.S. military requirements. #hyperfast #HYPERIANAerospace #airsupremacy #NGAD #hypersonic #missiles #usnavy #airforce #usarmy #spaceforce #HYPERJet #HYPERMissile #HYPERBomber #HYPERLiner #hydrogen #aerospace #spaceflight #airsuperiority #NASA #BLACKSTAR

"We need to move faster" to get imaging satellites into space, experts advise the U.S. government, as reported by Sandra Erwin in SpaceNews — “The commercial satellite industry must innovate further to meet the U.S. military's needs." Starris has been created to fulfill this demand, launching space-qualified optical payloads from idea to orbit in less than one year. Read the article here:  https://lnkd.in/gsdj5cRX