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Silicon Sensing Launches Zenith Closed-Loop MEMS Accelerometer for Spacecraft Stabilization
Targeting high-precision satellite pointing, orientation determination, and stabilization requirements in low Earth orbit (LEO), Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd released its new Zenith closed-loop accelerometer on […]
Kongsberg NanoAvionics Unveils 500 kg MP42D Platform and Defense-Focused Gen-2 Satellite Lineup
Targeting expanding requirements for high-power intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) payloads, Kongsberg NanoAvionics introduced its Gen-2 MP42 family of ITAR-free microsatellite buses on August 24, […]
ICEYE Establishes Indian Subsidiary to Supply Sovereign SAR Intelligence and Domestic Manufacturing
On August 24, 2026, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operator ICEYE announced the formal establishment of ICEYE India, a new corporate entity operating out of […]
Muon Space Reaches $1.5 Billion Valuation Following $250 Million Series C Round
On August 20, 2026, satellite manufacturer Muon Space announced it secured $250 million in Series C financing, bringing the company’s valuation to $1.5 billion. The […]
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