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[🛰 TOLOSAT enters Phase C 🛰] Hello everyone, Today is a great day for TOLOSAT : I am delighted to announce that the project officially enters Phase C ! Started in 2018 and conjointly developed by ASTRE and Club Cubesat ISAE-SUPAERO, TOLOSAT has seen hundreds of students working together over the past 6 years. 🌟 The end of Phase B was marked by the Preliminary Design Review (#PDR), which took place on December 14th. Following this, a review jury of experts from CNES, U-Space Nanosatellites, Expleo Group, LAAS-CNRS, and ISAE-SUPAERO analyzed our work and decided that we were able to start the next phase. ⚙️ During Phase C, also known as the Detailed Definition phase, we will pursue the development of TOLOSAT as we planned it while following recommendations from the jury. By the end of this step, we will start to conduct tests on the #subsystems and build our first models ! The TOLOSAT #project is likely one of the most ambitious, student-driven nanosatellite projects. I am delighted to be part of the team working on this, and I can assure you that this #CubeSat will, one day, reach orbit. 🛰 #nanosatellite #CubeSat #student

News from the #SmallSat conference. Stronger together: HyImpulse has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Spacemanic, a turnkey nanosatellite mission provider. 🚀This fresh partnership will pave the way for some interesting orbital missions. 🛰️ Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey!✨ Read the full press release on our news page. #newspace #rocketlaunch #spacetech #spaceindustry #spacetechnology 📡

It might have taken 3 hours to get to the 2nd day of #LondonTechWeek today (broken down trains and points failures)but I made it for the #SpaceTech session with founders Bianca Cefalo of Space DOTS® and Awais Ahmed of Pixxel. Fascinating to hear their insights into their biggest challlenges and greatest opportunities as they continue to explore space innovation. From the longer-term potential for humans to inhabit other planets to the shorter-term benefits that space can have on our ability to live and thrive on Earth, the possibilities are endless and we have only just scratched the surface. Collaboration is key, with large corporates, SMEs, start ups, scale ups, academia and global Governments all part of the ecosystem. As we heard from Tara McGeehan, CGI President UK & Australia yesterday, #SpaceTech is already on its way to making my train journey more useful and more reliable. CGI SODOR project is currently trialing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to seamlessly filll gaps in terrestrial 5G coverage for better mobile connectivity. The same technology, when combined with sensor data, has the potential to guide operational decisions on the railways… #satellite #LEO #lowearthorbit #deeptech #innovation #scaleups #space #LTW2024

Latest news from the ETSI Conference on Non-Terrestrial Networks as an integral and native component of future #6G networks Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association 6G4Society

🚀Big Advancement from Unseenlabs!🚀   We're thrilled to announce our groundbreaking next-generation satellite constellation, launching in 2026! Expanding beyond maritime monitoring, these advanced 150-kg satellites will deliver comprehensive surveillance over sea, land, and space.   🔎 Key Developments: Our RF monosatellite technology enables independent operations, offering unmatched coverage and flexibility. This means more effective tracking of crucial emissions from devices such as satphones and jammers, while continuing our robust maritime surveillance.   🌐 Impact Statement: "Four times more coverage. Four times more data. The next era of global monitoring has arrived," says Jonathan Galic, CTO and co-founder of Unseenlabs.   🛰 "Our new constellation represents a quantum leap in RF intelligence capabilities," adds Clément Galic, CEO & co-founder. "We’re not just extending our reach—we’re pioneering the future of global monitoring."   Explore the full details of our latest innovation in our new feature, "Generation NexT."   S, X, L, C, Ku RF Bands... BRO Constellation + Generation NexT Constellation = ULTIMATE RF detection!   #Unseenlabs #GenerationNexT #GlobalDomainAwareness

Pixxel, founded by Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal, is a trailblazing force in India's aerospace industry, with a mission to elevate the nation's global standing. Their remarkable journey commenced in May 2018 when they embarked on the ambitious endeavor of constructing a constellation of earth-imaging small satellites. These satellites are set to revolutionize the field by providing real-time predictions of global phenomena, offering insights with unprecedented speed. What sets Pixxel apart is the compact size of their satellites, akin to a shoebox, delivering cost-efficient solutions that challenge industry giants. While their journey started with participation in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE Competition, Pixxel swiftly recognized the pressing market need for contemporary, information-rich space imagery. This realization prompted a strategic shift towards satellite construction. The path was not without its challenges, particularly in the early stages of securing funding. However, their unwavering determination paid off, as they secured vital support from GrowX Ventures and angel investors. Their influence extends globally, as Pixxel has inked Memorandums of Understanding with organizations spanning South America, Asia, North America, and Europe for satellite imagery. A monumental milestone awaits Pixxel in the form of their inaugural satellite launch in June 2020, marking the commencement of an ambitious constellation expansion. Looking beyond Earth, Pixxel's innovative technology is poised for resource mapping on the moon, Mars, and even the asteroid belt, ushering in new possibilities for space exploration. 🌌🛰️ Recently, CEO Awais Ahmed, alongside CCO Aakash Parekh, has joined forces with SkyFi, represented by Co-founder and CEO Luke Fischer, CCO Marc Horowitz, and Director of Partnerships Ileisa Lambert. This momentous collaboration was unveiled at the prestigious World Satellite Business Week in Paris, marking a pivotal milestone in the world of Earth Observation data. #Pixxel #SpaceTech #Innovation #Pixxel #SkyFi #EarthObservation

The newest #challenge for Italian start-ups and SMEs presented by Regione Lazio, through Lazio Innova, and Thales Alenia Space Italia is titled "Smart Integration Satellite Capability" and is aimed at identifying and proposing solutions - also in terms of technologies - that make it possible to develop smart factories based on integrated Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) lines to be used on the on-board components of small satellites, to be developed in an innovative, open and digitalised logic. The initiative offers several opportunities for the participating young companies: a co-design path and prizes for the best proposals, among which a cash prize worth €20,000 and specialized services for the development and implementation of the project or product. In addition, Thales Alenia Space Italia, in collaboration with Lazio Innova, will offer all the winners the experimentation of the proposed solution at its FabLab, the inclusion in the Thales Group database and the promotion at the Thales Group and Leonardo Group investment vehicles. Read more and join the challenge: https://lnkd.in/e-KsZxaN #SpaceEconomy #SmartFactory #satellite #technology

Viewing errors as learning opportunities, Rafel recalls the challenging early days of crafting the first satellite in 2017. Facing setbacks, the team approached each mistake as a chance to engineer solutions and, despite potential losses, Rafel credits these early challenges as crucial to Open Cosmos' technological advancements and our future mission success.  In fact, we’re one of the only satellite manufacturers in the sector with a 100% success rate in orbit. Click here to learn more about our launched satellites 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePay3Ye3 #TourDelTalent #LearningJourney #OpenCosmosSuccess #SatelliteTechnolgy

We wish our friends at ABL well as they recover from what appears to be a pad fire. This event underscores how difficult launch is and why so few organizations worldwide have made it into orbit with a new vehicle. The talent pool is small, the capital required is high, and the results are unforgiving. Despite that, once that capability is achieved, launch becomes an extraordinarily valuable strategic capability https://ow.ly/iySr50SJbU0

Success stories are often the highlight reel of a journey that is punctuated by trials, errors, and learning from failure. One such inspiring journey is that of Rafel Jorda Siquier, the dynamic CEO and Founder of our portfolio company, Open Cosmos. Open Cosmos has become synonymous with success in the space industry, but it didn't happen overnight. It took courage, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in their mission to democratise space. The story behind Open Cosmos's 100% success rate is a testament to this. Rafel's journey with Open Cosmos began in 2015, and since then, he has been at the forefront of making space more accessible. His vision has propelled Open Cosmos to become a Harwell Space Cluster Success Story, and his leadership has led to Open Cosmos securing $50 million in Series B funding. Not only has Open Cosmos launched successful satellites like MANTIS and PLATERO, but they have also attracted investment from a myriad of distinguished global investors, further cementing their place as one of the fastest-growing companies in the satellite sector. Make sure to watch this video where Rafel shares the story behind Open Cosmos’s remarkable success rate. It's not just a tale of a company's success, but a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of a vision. https://lnkd.in/eZSAC7NS #OpenCosmos #NewSpace #SpaceTechnology #Sustainability #Innovation #SustainabilityThroughInnovation #VC #VentureCapital #VCFunding