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New family of Very High Power TNC connectors take flight
With ESA support, French space technology firm Radiall has designed and qualified a complete range of TNC Very High Power coaxial connectors and cable assemblies.
First SmallGEO mission now operational
After four months of exhaustive testing in space, the flagship SmallGEO mission Hispasat 36W-1 has passed all trials with flying colours, which means control has been handed to the operator.
Open Cosmos first Space Mission Provider in ARTES Pioneer partner programme
Open Cosmos has joined the ARTES Pioneer partner programme to become the first ESA Space Mission Provider.
Pioneer
The ARTES Pioneer programme aims to facilitate the demonstration of new and advanced technologies, systems, services and applications in a representative space environment.
Sapion – Space Access Provider
The ARTES project Sapion is a public private partnership, implemented under the ARTES Partner programme, between ESA and UK small satellite service provider Open Cosmos.
Maker Space kicks off in Dublin
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Dublin City University have joined forces to establish a ‘Maker Space’ environment, which will support the development of innovative Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for satellite communications.
5G Round Table – ESA and Space Industry preparing a European Solution
A recent event organised by ESA focussed on role satcoms will play in the realisation of 5G networks.
ARTES boosts Ireland's expanding space industry
A series of recent developments highlight the growth of the Irish space industry.
Dutch startup to launch satcoms service for Internet of Things
A Dutch start-up is attracting investors for its forthcoming low-power satellite service.