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Muon Space, an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates mission-tailored low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, in partnership with Earth Fire Alliance (EFA), is proud to announce the FireSat Constellation. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform global wildfire response and enhance climate resilience worldwide. FireSat has been developed over the last five years with the expertise and support of Google Research and leading non-governmental organi

Czech Republic will host the 15th edition of the biennial defence and security forum, exhibition and networking within the FUTURE FORCES FORUM (FFF), taking place in Prague in the week of 14 – 18 October 2024. The primary objective is to support state institutions and organisations in the fulfilment of the political-military ambitions and commitments, as well as the development cooperation within the NATO and the EU, or with other partner countries or civilian authorities. Pra

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® joined the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and other government and industry partners in hosting U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to fly in the X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA), a one-of-a-kind aircraft modified to test artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy capabilities. VISTA is an AI pathfinder that facilitates development and testing of cutting-edge AI techniques with new uncrewed vehicle designs. This wo

Micross Components, Inc. a leading global provider of mission-critical microelectronic components and services for high-reliability aerospace, defense, space and industrial applications, is pleased to announce our exclusive partnership with Sital Technology (sitaltech.com), the leader in MIL-STD-1553 IP cores, specializing in integrated FPGA solutions. With this collaboration, Micross is now the exclusive world-wide manufacturer, distributor, and value-services provider of Sital's best-in

Two next-generation imaging instruments designed by Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, launched yesterday as part of Maxar's WorldView Legion satellites. These are the first two of six planned WorldView Legion satellites, which will provide a significant leap forward in Earth observation capabilities, offering improved surveillance and monitoring for a wide range of applications. Positioned in low Earth orbit, the satellites will provide the highest commercially available re

Milrem Robotics, Europe’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, is to introduce its most advanced autonomous combat support unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), THeMIS, at the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The THeMIS UGV is an operationally proven multi-role UGV that considerably enhances combat effectiveness while reducing manpower requirements. These vehicles can be utilised for a wide range of missions, including logistics, casualty evacuati

NASA has awarded nearly $1.5 million to academic, non-profit, and business organizations to advance state-of-the-art technology that will play a key role in the agency's return to the Moon under Artemis, as well as future missions to Mars. Twenty-four projects from 21 organizations have been awarded under NASA's Dual-Use Technology Development Cooperative Agreement Notices, or CANs. The awardees also will receive assistance from propulsion, space transportation, and science

Teledyne Relays announces the release of its latest innovation, the CCR-67V series. This advanced range of DC to 67 GHz SPDT coaxial switches is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of 5G telecommunications, high frequency automated test equipment, and millimeter-wave communication systems. The CCR-67V series represents a significant advancement in electromechanical switch technology with both failsafe and latching models available. Key Features and Innovations

Rebellion Defense, a leading U.S. defense software company, today announced a new contract with the U.S. Navy. Rebellion will provide its Iris software to Sailors to enhance target recognition and tracking capabilities. From drone strikes in the Red Sea to freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea, the Navy today must navigate an increasingly complex global security landscape. This contract, which was awarded competitively by the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office Inte

NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test, which will carry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to and from the International Space Station. Launch of the ULA (United Launch Alliance) Atlas V rocket and Boeing Starliner spacecraft is targeted for 10:34 p.m. EDT Monday, May 6, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The flight test will carry Wilmore and

In preparation for the arrival of NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test, four crew members aboard the International Space Station will relocate the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft to a different docking port Thursday, May 2, to make way for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. NASA will provide live coverage of the move beginning at 7:30 a.m. EDT on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency's website. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms includ

Fonon Corporation, a multi-market holding company, R&D center, equipment designer and manufacturer of advanced laser material processing systems for subtractive and additive manufacturing, highlights applications for its Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology (ZWLCT) in the flat panel display (FPD) market. The demand for flat panel displays has been on a significant rise and isn’t expected to hit the ceiling any time soon. Media and entertainment, consumer electronics, advert

Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced today that it was awarded an additional delivery order valued at $40 million for the procurement of Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) to be used in the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System. Oshkosh will showcase ROGUE-Fires at Modern Day Marine (Booth #1915) in Washington, D.C., from April 30 – May 2. Developed for the U.S. Marine Corps, ROGUE-Fires is an unmanned gr

After careful review of hundreds of applications, NASA has selected organizations from across the country to receive 'Moon Tree' seedlings that flew around the Moon on the agency's Artemis I mission in 2022, to plant in their communities. Notifications to selected institutions will be made in phases, with the first beginning this spring, followed by notifications in fall 2024, spring 2025, and fall 2025. NASA chose institutions based on criteria that evaluated their suit

Parker Aerospace , a business unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, will join the HyFIVE consortium of industrial and academic partners developing an industry-leading liquid hydrogen fuel system and supply chain is developing to support zero-emission aviation in the 2030s. In addition to Parker Aerospace, HyFIVE includes fellow industry partners Marshall and GKN Aerospace, as well as academic partners University of Manchester, Un