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Satellites To Go Flat With DiskSat
Satellites To Go Flat With DiskSat

Whether they are giant communications satellites or 1U CubeSats, most spacecraft are boxy vehicles that have antennas, solar arrays, and other elements sticking out of them. The Aerospace Corporation wants to change that trend with DiskSat, a flat, compact spacecraft that resembles a giant CD-ROM. During last month’s Small Satellite Conference, Parabolic Arc sat down with Richard Welle, senior scientist at Aerospace’s Space Applications Laboratory, and Darren Rowen, director of the Small Satellite Department, to discuss the project and its upcoming demonstration mission. The interview has been edited for clarity and length.

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  • Parabolic Arc
  • September 11, 2023
Terran Orbital Increases Revenue as Rivada Constellation Advances
Terran Orbital Increases Revenue as Rivada Constellation Advances

Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP) reported record revenue of $32.2 million in the second quarter and a backlog of orders for more than 370 satellites worth in excess of $2.6 billion. The company said the $2.4 billion, 300-satellite constellation it is building for Rivada Space Networks is on schedule, and that the customer is current on all payments.

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  • Parabolic Arc
  • August 16, 2023
Biz Briefs: Thales Alenia Space Signs Contracts for Galileo Program
Biz Briefs: Thales Alenia Space Signs Contracts for Galileo Program

Welcome to Biz Briefs! In this edition, Thales Alenia Space and its Thales parent company signed $400 million worth of contracts for the Galileo Second Generation satellite navigation program, SpaceX is closing in on a $150 billion valuation, Lockheed Martin reported higher quarterly space revenue, India’s space sector is booming, we’ll soon see how well alcohol and zero gravity mix, and so much more.

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  • Parabolic Arc
  • July 20, 2023