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Simulating Space: Designing Satellites for Mission Success
Patrick North, Principal R&D Engineer, Ansys, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain how simulation software optimizes the design of military satellites.
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Regulation and Technology Changes Needed for Drone Detection, Mitigation in US Airspace
Drone operators, public safety organizations and government agencies need better regulatory coordination and an updated technological for detecting,...
INSIDER Manned Systems
A New Type of Fuel Cell for Electric Aircraft
Batteries are nearing their limits in terms of how much power they can store for a given weight. That’s a serious obstacle for energy innovation and the search for new ways to power airplanes,...
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How Aerospace Manufacturers are Adjusting to Ongoing Tariff Changes
Aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturers are monitoring ongoing changes to tariff policies by the U.S. and other nations with plans in place for the worst...
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Quarterhorse Hypersonic Test Aircraft Completes First Flight
Hermeus, an Atlanta, Georgia-based startup, completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse MK1 test aircraft. The first flight is the latest milestone achieved by Hermeus in its...
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Pushing the Boundaries of Rapid Production of Spacecraft: Flight Results from NearSpace Launch’s TROOP and ThinSat Platforms
NearSpace Launch is actively redefining the boundaries of responsive spaceflight through its development and deployment of the Train Rapid on Orbit Payload (TROOP) and ThinSat platforms. Read on to learn more.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Transforming Satellite Antenna Technology for the Next Era of Aerospace and Defense
The global satellite communications sector is undergoing profound transformation. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Aerospace
Legacy in Action: The Enduring Role of MIL-STD-1553B
In an industry where failure is not an option, the enduring strength of MIL-STD-1553B — and the innovations keeping it relevant — serve as a powerful reminder that sometimes, the best way forward is to build on the foundations that have already proven their worth. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Aerospace
Thermoelectric Generators Could Convert Waste Heat to Clean Energy in Jet Engines and Spacecraft
Thermoelectric generators that can convert waste heat to clean energy could soon be as efficient as other renewable energy sources, like solar, according to a team led by Penn State scientists. Using high-entropy materials, the researchers created more efficient thermoelectric materials than previously possible, an advancement that they said could even help make long-distance space exploration possible. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Power
Improving Electric Propulsion Thrusters for Future Spacecraft Missions
Go faster, farther, more efficiently. That’s the goal driving spacecraft propulsion engineers like Chen Cui, a new assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. Cui is exploring ways to improve electric propulsion thrusters — a key technology for future space missions. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Aerospace
A Satellite to Detect Short Gamma-Ray Burst Emissions
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in partnership with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), has developed StarBurst, a small satellite (SmallSat) instrument for NASA’s StarBurst Multimessenger Pioneer mission, which will detect the emission of short gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), a key electromagnetic (EM) signature that will contribute to the understanding of neutron star (NS) mergers. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Test & Measurement
In-Orbit Testing of Autonomous ‘Swarm’ Satellites
Someday, instead of large, expensive individual space satellites, teams of smaller satellites – known by scientists as a “swarm” – will work in collaboration, enabling greater accuracy, agility, and autonomy. Among the scientists working to make these teams a reality are researchers at Stanford University’s Space Rendezvous Lab, who recently completed the first-ever in-orbit test of a prototype system. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Aerospace
NanoAvionics Satellite Suffers Space Debris Impact, Selfie Image Shows Damage
The MP42 satellite, which launched into low Earth orbit two and a half years ago aboard the SpaceX Transporter-4 mission, recently took an unexpected hit from a small piece of space debris or micrometeoroid. The impact created a 6 mm hole, roughly the size of a chickpea, in one of its solar panels. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites for UK Defense
Airbus has been awarded the U.K. Ministry of Defense’s Oberon contract to design and build two Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites with day-and-night, all-weather, space-based ‘Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance’ (ISR) capability. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Photonics/Optics
Breakthrough in Long-Haul Laser Communication Capabilities
BlueHalo announced the successful milestone demonstration of its two-terminal long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system. The achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the development of space-based laser communication technology with far-reaching implications for national security and commercial sectors. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Electronics & Computers
Electronically Steered Array Antennas for E2 Jets
Embraer has finalized an agreement with Intelsat to install its high-speed in-flight connectivity system on their E-Jet E2s during aircraft production. The system, with transmission speeds up to 275 Mbps, gives passengers a similar in-flight streaming and surfing experience to their home networks. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
In-Orbit Commercial Spacecraft Undocking
A Mission Extension Vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman’s Space Logistics LLC has successfully undocked with Intelsat’s IS-901 satellite, completing its life extension service. This marks the first undocking between two commercial spacecraft in the geosynchronous earth orbit graveyard. Read on to learn more.
Articles Aerospace
IQSat: Aitech’s AI-Enabled Picosatellite for Earth Observation and Imaging Applications
Aitech introduced its new AI-enabled picosatellite constellation platform, IQSat, at the 40th annual Space Symposium in April. The platform is designed to bring ready to use COTS embedded computing to data heavy earth imaging and pattern recognition applications. Read on to learn more.
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Podcasts Defense
How IQSat Enables Space-Based AI and Machine Learning
Pratish Shah, U.S. General Manager, Aitech, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to discuss their new IQSat picosatellite constellation platform.
News Aerospace
Innovative Uncrewed Systems Technologies from Xponential 2025
This video highlights some of the innovative uncrewed systems technologies that were on display at Xponential 2025.
On-Demand Webinars Aerospace
Solving Thermal Challenges in Defense: The Role of ECUs and Chillers
In modern defense applications, extreme environments and high-power electronics create complex thermal management challenges. From mobile command centers to radar systems and...
INSIDER Aerospace
Assembly and Testing Milestone for Artemis II Spacecraft
Lockheed Martin has completed assembly and testing of NASA's Orion Artemis II spacecraft, transferring possession to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team earlier this month....
INSIDER Weapons Systems
How the Air Force Leverages Simulation to Explore Lethality Before it's Built
Before a new weapon system is ever built, flown or fired, it begins in a simulated environment digitally constructed, dynamically tested and refined in real time....
INSIDER Propulsion
Venus Aerospace’s Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Completes First Flight Test
Houston, Texas-based startup Venus Aerospace claims to have completed the first U.S. flight test of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) this week. The...
On-Demand Webinars Aerospace
Improving Rocket and Flight Vehicle Testing Under Capital Constraints
Many in need of solutions to overcome complexities in testing for ground support, propulsion, avionics, payload systems, and bus infrastructure also need cost-efficient ways...
On-Demand Webinars Aerospace
Breakthrough in Infrared and Visible Imaging: One Dataset with Spatial and Temporal Alignment
Until now, researchers have had to choose between thermal and visible imaging: One reveals heat signatures while the other provides structural...
Podcasts Power
How Amprius Is Advancing Energy Density for Electric Aircraft Batteries
Dr. Ionel Stefan, CTO, Amprius, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
INSIDER Aerospace
Firefly Alpha Rocket Loses Engine Nozzle During Launch
Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based space launch vehicle company, published an April 2029, 2025 update on its Alpha FLTA006 rocket, where its “Message in a Booster” mission...
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