Recent #Space technology news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ The University of Stuttgart will showcase its groundbreaking research and innovative projects at Hannover Messe 2025;

➁ The Center for Integrated Quantum Science and Technology (IQST) is focusing on photonic chips for quantum computers and networks;

➂ The Cluster of Excellence IntCDC is researching sustainable, resource-conserving construction methods.

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2 months ago

➀ Stuttgart University showcases interdisciplinary research and transfer projects at Hannover Messe 2025;

➁ The university's quantum technology research group focuses on photonic chips for quantum computers and networks;

➂ The IntCDC excellence cluster explores sustainable, resource-efficient, and climate-positive construction methods.

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2 months ago

➀ The House of Lords is conducting an inquiry into UK space policy and inviting submissions from individuals and organizations.

➁ The inquiry focuses on opportunities and challenges in the UK space sector, international partnerships, space safety, international space law, academic collaboration, education and skills, and the future of space science and civil exploration.

➂ The submission deadline is 10 am on Thursday, April 17th.

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3 months ago

➀ Students from the University of Stuttgart are launching a ferrofluid experiment aboard the REXUS sounding rocket from the European spaceport in Sweden between March 10 and 15, 2025.

➁ The mission aims to explore the performance of ferrofluid-based technologies in weightless conditions and under extreme forces and temperatures.

➂ The use of magnetic fluid is intended to improve technologies for space travel, focusing on durability and sustainability.

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3 months ago

Students from the University of Stuttgart are launching a Ferrofluid experiment on the REXUS research rocket. The goal is to investigate how Ferrofluid-based technologies behave in microgravity and under extreme forces and temperatures. The technology could improve maintenance and sustainability of space vehicles.

The FINIX experiment tests a Ferrofluid-based pump and switch system. The students aim to demonstrate that these technologies can withstand space conditions through optimized magnetic field geometries and manufacturing processes.

The rocket is set to launch from the European Space Center in Sweden between March 10th and 15th, 2025, reaching an altitude of approximately 90 kilometers for a brief three-minute test period in zero gravity.

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3 months ago

The Würzburg University satellite SONATE-2 was launched into orbit a year ago and has achieved all its mission objectives. The satellite, developed by Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, successfully demonstrated the training of AI autonomously on board for anomaly detection on Earth's surface. The satellite's neural networks were trained to recognize objects not typically found in the Sahara, such as the Nile and adjacent green regions. In addition to the AI payload, the satellite also tested other technologies like the MultiView star sensor and amateur radio services. The satellite remains fully functional and is used for educational purposes.

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3 months ago

➀ The Würzburg University satellite SONATE-2 has successfully completed its one-year mission in space.

➁ The satellite, developed and built over three years by the team of Professor Hakan Kayal, achieved all mission objectives, including the training of artificial intelligence on board.

➂ SONATE-2 demonstrated the ability to autonomously recognize and photograph anomalies on the Earth's surface, such as the Nile and its surrounding green region.

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4 months ago

➀ The UK MoD has awarded a £127 million contract to Airbus to build a constellation of SAR-satellites called Oberon, set to be deployed in 2027.

➁ Oberon will utilize SAR technology to capture high-resolution imagery in any weather conditions, enhancing the UK's ISR capabilities.

➂ The project is part of the MoD's ISTARI programme, aiming to deploy a constellation of satellites by 2031 for various applications, including military operations and environmental monitoring.

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4 months ago
➀ The European Space Agency (ESA) has developed a technological 'to-do list' to aid in its space-sustainability 'Zero Debris' initiative. The list identifies technologies that will contribute to the goal of Zero Debris by 2030.➁ The list outlines six key technological goals for the space industry, including preventing new debris release, improving space traffic surveillance, and learning more about space debris.➂ The Technical Booklet was officially released to the public on 15 January 2025 as part of the Debris Charter initiative for sustainable space operations.
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5 months ago
➀ The ESA and Telesat have established a world-first 5G connection to a non-geostationary spacecraft. This is a significant step towards making space-based connections as simple as using a mobile phone. ➁ The connection was made using 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology in the Ka-band frequency range. ➂ The initiative showcases the collaboration between ESA, Telesat, and Amarisoft, aiming to support services requiring real-time, interactive connections, such as rural healthcare and remote industrial operations.
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5 months ago
➀ Ukraine is set to become one of the first countries in the world to receive satellite-to-smartphone service following an agreement with Elon Musk and Kyivstar, a Ukrainian mobile operator. ➁ The service will utilize modems on Starlink satellites to beam signals to handsets, with a messaging service expected to begin in Q4 2025. ➂ Starlink has already provided military communication services to Ukraine since 2022, and the new service is seen as a sign of continued U.S. government support for Ukraine.
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5 months ago
➀ ION-X, an electrospray propulsion specialist, has raised €13 million to industrialize the production of its ion thrusters. The goal is to produce 200 ion thrusters per year by 2028. ➁ The company is a spin-off from CNRS and Technofounders, with funding from Expansion, Technofounders Participation, EIC Fund, and Île-de-France Region. ➂ ION-X aims to revolutionize the space mobility market with its propulsion solutions, contributing to sustainable and cost-effective space missions.
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6 months ago
➀ The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched the VEGA-C rocket and its Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite, which has provided the first radar images of Earth. The satellite features a state-of-the-art C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) instrument. ➁ Sentinel-1C will orbit 700km above the Earth’s surface and provide high-resolution imagery day and night, in all weather conditions. ➂ The satellite will play a vital role in marine surveillance, including oil-spill detection and maritime security.
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