➀ Quadsat, a Danish company, has introduced a simplified method for testing antenna registration using drone-based systems. ➁ The company is partnering with major satellite operators, including GovSat, to test various types of user terminals and earth stations. ➂ The Quadsat system utilizes a UAV and customized RF payload for adaptable antenna validation in the far-field operational environment.
Recent #satellite news in the semiconductor industry
1. The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch the Φsat-2 satellite, equipped with AI capabilities for real-time Earth observation. 2. The satellite will run six AI applications to process images into maps, detect clouds, classify vessels, and monitor marine ecosystems and wildfires. 3. Φsat-2 represents a collaboration between ESA and several industrial partners, aiming to maximize the satellite's value for various stakeholders.
1. SpaceX's Falcon 9 program was grounded by the FAA after an engine failure left Starlink satellites on a shallow orbital path. 2. The failure was due to a liquid oxygen leak and an anomaly in the Merlin Vacuum engine during the second stage of the launch. 3. SpaceX reported that the satellites will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, posing no risk to other satellites or public safety.
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