Zeno Power secures americium-241 supply for space nuclear batteries

Zeno Power has signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Orano, a French nuclear recycler, to lock in a steady supply of americium-241 to fuel the U.S. startup’s long-duration space batteries. The post Zeno Power secures americium-241 supply for space nuclear batteries appeared first on SpaceNews.

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ESA backs Skynopy to bring adaptive modulation to Earth observation satellites

Skynopy, a French ground station startup, said Sept. 24 it has won a European Space Agency contract to help commercialize adaptive modulation technology that it claims can double satellite data download rates. The post ESA backs Skynopy to bring adaptive modulation to Earth observation satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Lynker and NOAA to create tailored space-weather forecasts

SAN FRANCISCO — Lynker Space is working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer space-weather forecasts tailored for operators of power grids and other elements of U.S. critical infrastructure. The news comes as NASA prepares for the Sept. 24 launch of two heliophysics missions and a NOAA space weather observatory on a SpaceX

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Chinese spacecraft image Maxar remote sensing and U.S. early warning satellites

Chinese spacecraft have imaged orbiting U.S. commercial and military assets as the two countries seek to demonstrate and assess respective capabilities. The post Chinese spacecraft image Maxar remote sensing and U.S. early warning satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

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U.S. military sees China’s reusable rocket push as a space security concern

Space Force leaders said Beijing’s pursuit of reusable orbital rockets underscores the national security value of the technology — and raises alarm about how China might use it once it reaches maturity The post U.S. military sees China’s reusable rocket push as a space security concern appeared first on SpaceNews.

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