Commercial Aerospace

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Communications

NASA taps Viasat for Near Space Network direct-to-Earth communications

Jan. 22, 2025
The contract is aimed at bolstering communications for NASA missions operating from low Earth orbit to as far as two million kilometers away.
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Commercial Aerospace

MDA selects Honeywell to provide satellite control systems for its Aurora product line

Jan. 16, 2025
Under the agreement, Honeywell will supply Reaction Wheel Assemblies, 3-Axis Space Rate Sensors, and Magnetometer Units for MDA's satellite Attitude Control Systems.
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Commercial Aerospace

Skyryse turns helicopter take-offs into a one-button job

Jan. 16, 2025
SkyOS allowed SkyRyse to greatly simplify the helicopter cockpit and make it much more streamlined with ergonomic controls that can be operated from either seat, David Szondy ...
The Moticont GVCM-032-038-02M linear voice coil servo motor is for laser beam steering and filter, optical focusing, sorting, and assembly
Power

Linear voice coil servo motor for laser beam steering, optical focusing, and testing introduced by Moticont

Jan. 16, 2025
Compact linear servo actuator features a continuous high-force-to-size ratio of 1.9 pounds and 5.9 pounds of peak force at a 10-percent duty cycle.
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Commercial Aerospace

Qatar Airways Cargo selects Unilode Aviation Solutions to digitize ULDs

Jan. 15, 2025
The collaboration will enable Qatar Airways Cargo to utilize Unilode’s technologies for real-time tracking, sensory data collection, and improved asset management.
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A rendering of Starlab's commercial space station.
Commercial Aerospace

Commercial space station company Starlab Space opens European subsidiary

Jan. 15, 2025
The Germany location, jointly owned by Starlab Space and Airbus Defence and Space, will benefit from Airbus’ advanced infrastructure and expertise in supporting the ISS Columbus...