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How widespread is adoption of the SpaceVPX standard? We've put together a new page about this emerging standard, giving basic information about it's contents and application. https://lnkd.in/eJzWp4YH It includes hardware products that the suppliers have stated can comply with the standard, including; Ibeos Novo Space Space Core BAE Systems Moog Inc. / Moog Space and Defense Group Alpha Data Parallel Systems Trident Systems Are you using this standard in your mission or hardware design? Or perhaps you also offer SpaceVPX compliant systems and would like to be included? Let us know in the comments! :)

Equipped within On -Ground Calibration System of Planck Satellite, the LFI Sky Load Simulator for Radiometer Chain Assembly (RCA) continuously simulates Deep Space Conditions for correct functioning of Instruments On-Board of Planck Satellite. LFI Sky Load Simulator provides the precise temperature reference for calibrating the on-board systems, playing the double role of enhancing the load RF emissivity (cavity effect) and preventing spillover radiation. LFI Sky Load Simulator operates at very low Return Loss (around -60 dB) over a wide range of frequency [27 GHz ÷ 77 GHz] and Operative Temperatures [4°K ÷ 330°K].

Don’t forget to submit your feedback for Future #PWSA Optical Communications Waveforms that will help inform Tranche 3 and future generations of the Transport Layer. Based on industry feedback, SDA previously selected the burst mode waveform, and plans to add two additional waveforms to the next version of the OCT Standard. The OCT Standard version 4.0 will provide PWSA capability to achieve optical links over longer ranges. SDA strongly encourages #industry to provide feedback to the described waveforms and to the specific questions within the RFI to inform Tranche 3 Transport Layer and beyond. Details and submission instructions are here: https://lnkd.in/eZyGVHp5 Responses are due April 18, 2024 #SemperCitius #space #Defense

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own... DoD is pursuing 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 for large scale conflict. While "affordable" can be debated, its un-arguable that complexity growth in defense systems has been monotonically increasing, with cost and schedule increasing as a function of complexity [I'm happy to provide references]. 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲. Proliferation, COTs/standardization, and lower launch costs have led over the past 10-15years to a large and healthy commercial smallsat industry ("New Space"). Standardization leads to scale. The Space Development Agency has capitalized on these benefits of proliferation, as well as standardization/product/factory mentality (i.e. scale). By the end of fiscal 2029, SDA plans to be in the midst of Tranche 3 of the PWSA, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 [𝟭], 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 $𝟭𝟰𝗠 - $𝟱𝟬𝗠 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀, depending on the satellite. 𝗔𝗶𝗿. Separately, the USAF CCA initiative seeks 1000 vehicles on an unknown timeframe, with the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 [2]. The first increment are expected to cost around $30 million each [2]. Clearly New Space, and by its fast-follower mentality, the SDA, 𝗶𝘀 𝟱+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗖𝗔 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 - perhaps lessons could be learned/shared? 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. Similar proliferation/Affordable Mass is happening with GARC procurements, DIU's contribution to Replicator, and Silvership signing a deal with $48M ceiling for up to 246 boats (~$200k ea.)[3]. Small boats are pretty COTS/standardized (powerplants, electrical standards, structural materials, fuel, etc.), if you need proof of scale and component interchangeability come visit me on the Chesapeake Bay and we'll do some "research". [1] https://lnkd.in/g-fBxib8  [2] https://lnkd.in/gvi66HUv [3] https://lnkd.in/gf-KrDQN #cca #affordablemass #sda #diu #replicator

A comprehensive 8-page whitepaper describing the attributes of sapphire and the many applications for this robust, opto-electronic material is available by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. https://lnkd.in/gHsyGJ9f Meller Optics’ Properties and Applications of Sapphire Whitepaper provides a comprehensive description of this robust opto-electronic material including its hexagonal/rhombohedral structure and property dependent plane orientations. The 8-page paper includes descriptions of the benefits of strength, durability, and optical clarity of sapphire relative to each plane along with charts depicting physical properties, wavelength and refractive index. #sapphire #refraction #optics #aerospace #defense

Bellatrix Aerospace developed microwave plasma thrusters JAL 5000, which use water as a propellant, is on offer for satellites which weigh above 1000 kg. Water-powered JAL series of Microwave Plasma Thrusters offer the highest thrust-to-power ratio for an electrical propulsion system and 4X higher specific impulse compared to chemical propulsion systems. These coupled with low cost, high reliability and ease of handling make it an ideal choice for GEO missions. Bellatrix offer MPT even at power levels > 5kW. Jal 5000. 300 mN Thrust 5000 W Power 1050 s Specific Impulse > 20000 hours Life of operations 0 Propellant Cost For Aerospace & Defence Updates Follow: https://lnkd.in/dZgSqpSa

Many times people reporting #UFOs/#UAPs/#CTPcraft in various casefile accounts will often cite/describe LARGE 'lights' or panels on the outside of the outer hull of the craft. (https://lnkd.in/eaZCSnuV) These 'lights' are not 'lights' (https://lnkd.in/eNUVK4AS). Same in the Walton case (https://lnkd.in/eij2uECW) Those 'lights' and panels (https://lnkd.in/eMhsfCWG) are part of the CEMAS™ Arrays which are part of the onboard CTP Propulsion Systems (CTPPS). Exactly the case such as here (https://lnkd.in/e7E4ZKcu) and here (https://lnkd.in/ePZYcxTS). via UFO CHRONICLES PODCAST 𝕏 @UFOchronpodcast (https://lnkd.in/eSqdJ9RK) November 11, 1975. 6:15 a.m. A spherical object is observed from Canadian Forces Station Falconbridge [now closed] in Valley East, Ontario. The object appears to be rotating and has a surface similar to the moon. The object ascends and descends. The object is observed on height-finder radar at altitudes from 42,000–72,000 feet intermittently for 6 hours. Two F-106 jets are sent from Selfridge AFB [now Selfridge Air National Guard Base] near Mount Clemens, Michigan, but report no visual or radar contact. Other lights are seen periodically over the next few days, including at least seven members of the Ontario Police in Sudbury. Note the 'large panels' described under the craft. Those panels are part of the CEMAS™ Arrays which as previously stated are part of the CTP Propulsion Systems. #newscience #Disclosure #propulsion #propulsionsystems #spacecapital

The Artificial Synapses for Defence will be Increasingly Active in the Cislunar Space

CAST Navigation (WOSB) is demonstrating how the company’s dynamic GNSS/INS simulation solutions contribute to military positioning and navigation system resilience at this year’s Joint Navigation Conference (JNC), June 3-6. CAST Navigation configurable simulators let you replicate GNSS conditions anywhere on Earth to test any air, sea, land, or space scenario. Military and defense customers use these simulator capabilities to model dynamic vehicle motion through challenging GNSS conditions in any domain. Join CAST Navigation at The Joint Navigation Conference, at Booth 312 to discuss how GNSS/INS simulators make warfighters’ positioning and navigation systems more robust and resilient. Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q02zvNwQ0 #GNSS #simulation #naviation #positioning #resilience