Tag: space communications
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The 7 Top Space and Defense Tech Startups from TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Introduction: A spotlight on space and defense innovation TechCrunch’s Disrupt Startup Battlefield remains a marquee event for turning bold ideas into real-world tech. Each year, thousands of applicants compete for a chance to pitch on the big stage, and a curated group of contenders demonstrates what’s next in space and defense technology. The seven startups…
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MAVEN Silent at Mars: NASA’s Orbiters in Trouble Today
NASA’s MAVEN Goes Quiet at Mars NASA reports that the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft has been silent since December 4, with ground teams unable to establish a reliable link. The episode follows a period of repeated attempts to hail the orbiter, suggesting there may be technical issues affecting MAVEN’s communications and attitude…
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Why the Lunar Program Needs Its Earthbound Network
Introduction: The Hidden Backbone of Lunar Exploration As nations and private entities gear up for sustained human presence on the Moon, headlines naturally celebrate rockets, landers, and vacuum-roofed lunar habitats. Yet the success of this ambitious venture hinges on an equally vital, often overlooked element: the Earthbound network. Ground-based systems—tracking stations, mission control, data centers,…
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Earthbound Network: Why the Lunar Program Needs Ground Infra
Introduction: The unseen backbone of a return to the Moon When the world talks about returning to the Moon, the headlines often spotlight rockets, landers, and orbital platforms. Yet the success of this new era in space exploration will hinge on an often unseen partner: the Earthbound network. Ground stations, data relays, and close-range support…
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ESA Inaugurates New Norcia 3 Deep Space Antenna in Western Australia
ESA inaugurates New Norcia 3: A new milestone in deep-space communication Last Saturday, the European Space Agency (ESA) officially opened its fourth deep space antenna, the New Norcia 3, in the quiet town of New Norcia, Western Australia. The ceremony highlighted not only the technical achievement, but also the growing role of Australia as a…
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ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia
ESA inaugurates a new milestone in space communications with New Norcia 3 In a ceremony on 4 October, the European Space Agency (ESA) officially inaugurated the New Norcia 3 deep space antenna in Western Australia, marking a significant step in meeting Europe’s growing demand for high-volume data from space missions. Located in New Norcia, about…
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ESA inaugurates new deep space antenna in Australia
Europe-Australia deepen their space data ties The European Space Agency (ESA) opened a new chapter in its global deep-space communications network with the inauguration of a 35-meter antenna at New Norcia, Western Australia. The ceremony on October 4 highlighted the project’s role in connecting European missions with the far reaches of the solar system. The…
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ESA inaugurates New Norcia 3: Australia hosts Europe’s latest deep-space antenna
Europe expands its space communication reach with New Norcia 3 The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially inaugurated a new deep space antenna in Australia, marking a significant upgrade to Europe’s ability to communicate with spacecraft across the solar system. The ceremony took place on October 4 in New Norcia, Western Australia, where a 35-meter…
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ESA Inaugurates New Norcia 3 Deep Space Antenna in Australia
ESA Opens a New Chapter in Deep Space Communications The European Space Agency (ESA) marked a milestone in international space collaboration with the inauguration of a new deep space antenna at New Norcia, Western Australia. The 35-meter dish is designed to communicate with spacecraft across the solar system, reinforcing Europe’s capacity to receive valuable data…