Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket Saturday morning in clear skies from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, one day after the mission was scrubbed because of poor booster recovery conditions. The 230-foot rocket lifted off at 8:50 a.m. from pad 40. It was Space X’s 52nd launch this year […]
Astronomers rely on clear skies and undisturbed frequencies to explore the universe. But as satellite technology grows, so does the potential for interference with these sensitive observations. A new collaboration between the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) and SpaceX demonstrates how radio astronomers and satellite internet providers can effectively share
NEW COORDINATION SYSTEM ALLOWS SATELLITE INTERNET AND RADIO ASTRONOMY TO SHARE THE SKYRead More »
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) digitally designed and manufactured large solid rocket motor successfully completed a static fire test at U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Complex. All test objectives were met during the event with performance data anchoring the digital model, confirming the motor’s performance and demonstrating the company’s ability to successfully build to
NORTHROP GRUMMAN COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL SECOND STAGE SOLID ROCKET MOTOR STATIC TESTRead More »
A new era of tactical airlift capability for New Zealand has officially begun with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivering the first of five C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force during a ceremony at the Lockheed Martin’s facility in Marietta, Georgia, on Aug. 8. For
GLOBAL SUPER HERCULES FLEET GROWS WITH DELIVERY OF FIRST C-130J TO NEW ZEALANDRead More »
L3Harris’ Agile Development Group has been iteratively developing a robotic-based, highly mobile, short-range air defence capability that meets today’s mission needs and is inherently designed to adapt to tomorrow’s threats quickly and economically. The prototype system participated in this year’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 (PC-C4) field experiment and seamlessly integrated advanced long-range surveillance and electronic
L3HARRIS PROTOTYPE DEMONSTRATES CUTTING-EDGE CAPABILITIES FOR AUTONOMOUS AIR DEFENCERead More »
Contrails, the cloud-like streaks formed by aircraft at high altitudes, have a complex relationship with the climate. While these vapour trails often contribute to global warming by trapping heat like a blanket, they can sometimes have a cooling effect during the day. The challenge for airlines is deciding when it’s worth spending extra fuel to
NAVIGATING CONTRAILS: WHEN TO AVOID AND WHEN TO IGNORERead More »
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), a leading Canadian avionics manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its cutting-edge MTP136D P25 forest service radio. Awarded by Transport Canada under STC #SH24-21, this certification marks a crucial step forward for aerial firefighting operations, particularly for those utilising
AEM SECURES NEW STC FOR ADVANCED AERIAL FIREFIGHTING RADIORead More »
In a groundbreaking achievement for the aviation and telecommunications industries, an advanced airborne 5G connectivity system has been successfully integrated into a Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. The system, designed to restore networks in the wake of major disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, has completed a series of demonstration flights, showcasing its potential to revolutionise emergency
UK COMPANIES ACHIEVE MILESTONE WITH AIRBORNE 5G SYSTEM INTEGRATIONRead More »
The Islands Development Company (IDC), based in Seychelles, has officially commenced scheduled operations with its newly acquired Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft, just one month after delivery. This marks a significant milestone for the IDC as it strengthens inter-island connectivity within the archipelago. The aircraft, which underwent rigorous acceptance checks and crew training in Italy, was
TECNAM P2012 STOL ENHANCES INTER-ISLAND CONNECTIVITY FOR SEYCHELLES’ IDCRead More »
