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#ECAPS' 1 N high performance green propulsion #thruster is the world's most successful green propellant thruster, with more than 130x units in orbit and another >150x units awaiting launch. The thruster enables apogee and reaction control maneuvering as well as proximity operations for spacecraft performing everything from debris removal missions to earth observation. It operates on the low-toxic monopropellant #LMP-103S which offers 1.3x the density-impulse of #hydrazine, and up to 75% cheaper spacecraft loading campaigns, reducing the total life-cycle cost of the mission. The propellant is long-term stable (>15 years) and enables "fuel at the factory" for rapid response spacecraft and easy launch vehicle integration. #GreenPropulsion #Thrusters #Rockets #Propulsion

PlanetiQ GNOMES-4 Satellite, with the world’s most accurate weather forecasting Sensor, launches into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California PlanetiQ has launched its fourth generation Radio Occultation (RO) measurement satellite, GNOMES-4, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellite was successfully deployed into Low-Earth Orbit at 10:36 am PT, on December 1, 2023. GNOMES-4 is equipped with the world’s best weather sensor, a PlanetiQ-proprietary technology sensor called Pyxis, which enables PlanetiQ to offer the highest quality GNSS-RO data for enhanced weather forecasting and atmospheric research to both government and commercial customers, such as airlines, insurance, energy, agriculture and financial services. The data produced are temperatures, pressures and water vapor readings, similar to what a weather balloon would produce, but adds the critical capability of obtaining data over the entire globe, not just land, for better initialization of the global weather forecasting models. #Space #Satellite #Rocket #Launch #US #LEO #Orbit #Weatherforcasting #Falcon9 #GNOMES4Satellite #California https://lnkd.in/ehgcneNh

Did you know that hold and release mechanisms (HDRM) and deployment systems based on 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 are key to ensuring the 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 🛰️ They securely attach payloads like solar panels or antennas to a satellite during transport or launch 🚀. When the satellite reaches the desired position in orbit, the actuator releases those elements, allowing controlled and safe release of the object. Actuators based on 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (SMA) make it possible to test the systems on the ground to ensure their correct integration with the satellite or platform assembly and optimal performance during the mission. 👉🏼 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqHaF4vX #ARQUIMEA #HDRM #mechanisms #actuators #space #satellite #nonexplosiveactuators

🛰 Every year, the market for building satellites grows bigger and bigger, and more and more companies emerge to serve it. According to market analysis,the total number of satellites released on the market, weighing from 50-250 kg to more than 1,000 in 2022 was 2,149. In 2023, their number jumped to 2,535. Next year, there are forecasted to be 2,822 satellites, with almost 3,200 by 2030. It is clear that with these growth rates for the development and production of satellites, the market for thrusters will also grow. There are currently relatively few companies in the world that are able to offer technology similar to ours, numbering no more than 30. Our key advantage over these competitors is that our thrusters have been tested in orbit in a satellite mission. Our SPS-25 Propulsion System is currently operating in orbit aboard the EOS SAT-1 satellite. The satellite’s ground team has confirmed the propulsion system’s successful operation. Our success in orbit makes us confident in our ability to offer both ready-made solutions and bespoke propulsion systems tailored to the specific needs of our customers. #SETSspace #ElectricPropulsion #Space #Earth #EarthObservation #Sattelites

By collecting more space weather in-situ we can improve satellite design and harden sats to survive increases in atmospheric drag. Several solutions are on the horizon.

Reaction wheels used to control the attitude of satellites utilize space level qualified Rad Hard GaN devices and solutions for higher precision and lower weight. Rad Hard GaN power devices and solutions are smaller, lighter, and more efficient overall. #GaN #MotorDrive #ReactionWheel #Space #Satellite #CubSat https://hubs.li/Q02x7HyL0

Kongsberg NanoAvionics performed a Successful Collision Avoidance Maneuver ️: NanoAvionics performed a collision avoidance maneuver using ENPULSION NANO propulsion system! With a series of 3 firings onboard a NanoAvionics-built satellite, they successfully reduced the probability of collision from a concerning 1.99e-4 to 5.94e-8 for an undisclosed customer. This is a remarkable feat that underscores the vital role of active in-space mobility for spacecraft. This mission highlights the importance of keeping our space infrastructure safe and enabling the sustainable use of our orbital resources. By having the ability to maneuver, satellites can avoid collisions and ensure the continued operation of critical space assets. #spacetech #collisionavoidance #NanoAvionics #sustainability #propulsion