2015: Astranis is founded
2018: We launch our first spacecraft
2023: Built the most robust satellite factory in the Bay Area
2024: 4 more satellites launched
In the past, Superior Thread Rolling has discussed the importance of on-time delivery and some strategies that we have to meet our customers’ deadlines. In our latest blog post (linked in the comments), we go over why delivering on time is so important–especially in spacecraft manufacturing.
#SpaceCraftManufacturing#ThreadRolling#OnTimeDelivery
Lockheed Martin to Acquire Struggling Spacecraft Manufacturer Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal
Lockheed Martin is set to acquire Terran Orbital, a move that will take the struggling spacecraft manufacturer private in a deal valued at approximately $450
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🛸 Flat Satellites: Mainstream of the Future 🛸
The first images from SpaceX's Starlink satellite stack reveal the advantages of flat-shaped satellites, showcasing their high volume efficiency and potential. This design innovation maximizes space within the fairing, enhancing a launcher's capability to deploy more satellites in a single mission.
Such efficiency is crucial for the development of "mega-constellations," which must be deployed swiftly to meet operational demands. By allowing rockets to carry more satellites per launch, flat-shaped designs accelerate the path to full constellation deployment.
💡 My Opinion:
Flat-shaped satellites offer significant benefits without compromising mission capabilities. While traditional "cube-like" satellites accommodate various subsystem shapes and sizes more flexibly, flat-shaped satellites face height restrictions that can limit subsystem choices. However, the booming space industry is naturally fostering an ecosystem for flat-shaped satellites. Maxar's 300 Series is a prime example of this trend. 🛰
#SpaceInnovation#MegaConstellation#SatelliteDesign#AerospaceEngineering#FlatSat#SpaceX#Maxar#SpaceIndustry
Explore #SpaceInnovation with our Maxar 300™ series spacecraft. This advanced constellation features multiple satellites launched and operated together, starting at 150 kg!
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What is the no. 1 barrier to achieving fusion-powered spacecraft?
1) laser technology needed to realise the high temp needed
2) material needed to sustain the said temp
3) controlling the energy release to safely propel a space vehicle
#technology#innovation#future#futurism#space#fusion
https://lnkd.in/e238KHUV Bird 1 is in the making, while Blue walker 3 is being tested which enabled direct to normal UE calls. The first test sat can do that! BB1 will be better.
Chairman and CEO AST SpaceMobile (Nasdaq: ASTS); Founder, Emerging Markets Communications (EMC); Commissioner, ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development
AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird spacecraft with big antenna arrays = direct-to-device broadband from space to the phone in your pocket!
Take a look at our Micron hardware in Texas as we get closer to launching LEO's largest commercial communications arrays 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🤠🇺🇸📶#5G
FPGA Developer, AI, 5G NR
7moWithin a short span of only 3 years, the first product was launched, but how?