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14 July 2021
5 Facts About the Uses of Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit

Every day in the media, we read stories about the launch of new satellites into space, or the development of rockets by so-called “New Space” entrepreneurs. This article discusses the benefits of NewSpace-owned satellites in near-Earth orbits.

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05 July 2021
Federated Quantum Networks Can Help In the Fight Against Cyberattacks

The recent G7 summit announced the creation of a new international consortium of companies and government organizations focused on cybersecurity

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29 June 2021
What is Low Earth Orbit and What Potential Does It Hold For Us?

Over three thousand man-made satellites orbit the Earth, each serving a useful purpose. They provide us with global communications, navigation systems, and even gather precise data about the problems facing our planet.

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24 June 2021
U.S. Proposes to Classify Space Infrastructure as ‘Critical’ – Why Is This Needed?

According to Statista, an international database of statistics, low Earth orbit currently plays host to over 3,300 active satellites, most of which (1,800) belong to the U.S.A. These satellites aren’t just useful for solving our problems here on Earth, but also for ensuring national security.

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22 June 2021
Ukrainian student won the International Student Art Contest from the Space Foundation, an event supported by Max Polyakov

The International Student Art Contest, a competition established by the Space Foundation to encourage interest in students about art and space, has been held annually since 2011. The 2021 contest generated more than 4,500 entries from 88 countries, with participants aged 5 to 18.

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18 June 2021
Winners of Vernadsky Challenge 2021 To Split Approx. $74,000 Prize Pool

On June 15-16, non-profit organization Association Noosphere held the fifth grand final of the Vernadsky Challenge engineering startup contest at the International Exhibition Center in Kyiv, Ukraine, as part of the International Aviation and Space Salon “Aviasvit – XXI”.

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16 June 2021
Max Polyakov Details Deal to Acquire Dragonfly Aerospace

In a new interview, Via Satellite talks to Max Polyakov about why he decided to invest in Dragonfly Aerospace and what this company brings to his array of space assets: Firefly Aerospace, SETS, EOSDA, and others.

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07 June 2021
Max Polyakov’s SETS receives US patent for stabilized discharge power supply for its Hall thrusters

SETS, a provider of low-power plasma thrusters and electric propulsion systems owned by noted space entrepreneur Dr. Max Polyakov, has received a US patent for stabilized discharge power supply for its Hall thrusters.

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20 May 2021
Firefly Aerospace Awards Contract to SpaceX to Launch Blue Ghost Mission to Moon in 2023

Firefly Aerospace Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced today that it has awarded a contract to SpaceX to launch its Blue Ghost lunar lander in 2023. Blue Ghost will be carrying 10 payloads for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) task order 19D mission, in addition to separately contracted commercial payloads.

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