SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. have joined the Orbital Transports partner network and will offer their Reentry Device (RED) product line in the Space Catalog.

The RED-50, RED-25 and RED-4U products are on-demand, payload return capsules that provide low-cost, autonomous, downmass capabilities from Earth orbit. The RED systems accommodate flexible payload configurations, precision reentry, and thermal management requirements to provide rapid return for LEO orbit manufacturing and experimentation.

The capsule-shaped systems are nominally capable of returning 6-50 kg of payload from space to anywhere within the contiguous United States. RED-25 can return payloads up to 25 kg from LEO.

The RED product line will be available through the Space Catalog, Orbital Transports’ digital portal for the smallsat industry showcasing some of the industry’s most innovative and reliable companies. Featuring smallsat buses, COTS hardware components, ground station services and mission operations software, orbital transfer services, hosted payloads, and satellite servicing and refueling technologies, the Space Catalog provides a convenient go-to resource to check out the latest and greatest that the smallsat industry has to offer.

Executive Comments

“The capability to put an experiment on a smallsat and return the research materials back to Earth at the end of the mission has generated great enthusiasm among NASA and academic research scientists,” said David Hurst, CEO of Orbital Transports. “It enables microgravity experiments with sample return for customers in the biotech, pharma, and space manufacturing sectors. We’re excited to make this whole new class of smallsat mission possibilities available in the Space Catalog.”

“We developed the RED product line to provide an on-demand, low-cost reentry device to reduce the barrier to access the LEO economy,” said Tyler Kunsa, Business Unit Lead of reentry capsules at SpaceWorks. “We view LEO as the next commercial frontier to develop novel materials, create new pharmaceuticals, support regenerative medicine, and collect on-orbit samples. Our RED product line fills a key gap in the LEO commercial business case by providing routine and high-cadence ‘downmass’ capabilities from orbit.”

Arralis is virtually participating in this year’s SmallSat Conference. This company is involved in advanced millimeter wave technology.

The company operates in the communications, satellite, aerospace and defence markets with Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), packaged modules, sub-systems and complete high definition radars and satellite receivers.

The firm’s business model is to design and build every part of a radar or communication system from the devices through modules, sub-systems, systems and innovative antennas. Arralis hold patents in antennas and exceptionally low loss waveguide transitions up to 110 GHz.

Arralis has locations in UK, Ireland and in the USA; in Florida, the company is building an ITAR compliant design and production facility.

The company is “showing” their…

• Arralis K/Ka band Satellite Communication Transceivers
  This transceiver module enables direct interface with a modem or Software Defined Radio (SDR) and enables full-function Ka-band satellite systems.
  The RF outputs and inputs are standard waveguide flanges for high reliability and low loss antenna connections. In order to maximize data rates, the transmitter has an output monitoring function that enables precise amplitude stability when coupled with external pre-distortion or gain control systems.
  The module is a complete RF satellite system that allows spacecraft designers a fast, reliable and cost effective means of implementing high data- rate Ka Band payloads.Additional channels can be added in both the Transmit and Receive paths to accommodate specific customer requirement.

• The LE-K1330308 is a High Power MMIC Amplifier fabricated on space qualified 0.25um GaN on SiC. LE-K1330308 operates from 17.5-20 GHz and typically delivers 10W saturated output power, with power-added efficiency of 25% and large-signal gain of 20dB in a compact die size of 3.6×2.9mm.
  LE-K1330308 is matched to 50Ω with integrated DC blocking capacitors on RF ports. The part incorporates an output power detector to assist with system integration and is well suited for satellite communications and point to point applications.

An Arralis video of the firm’s products for space applications that is viewable at this direct link…

While the company won’t be able to meet in person this year, ASTRA invites virtual attendees to connect with the company during the SmallSat 2020 Virtual Conference — ASTRA has a booth (#9) for this year’s virtual setting and the firm is eager for the chance to meet with those attending this event.

The company will be engaging in live chats and will be able to answer any questions. Additionally…

• Connect with ASTRA at their Virtual Booth, to find the latest information and updates on our current projects… the firm’s live chat will occur daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., EST. Select this direct link…
• Webinar – ASTRA Space: Turning Data into Actionable Knowledge
  Monday, August 3, 2020
  1:00-2:00 PM ET
  Join at this direct link…
• Workshop Instruments / Science II
  Thursday, August 6, 2020
  2:00-3:00 PM ET
  Join at this direct link…
• ASTRA Live Chat
  Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Join at this direct link…

Web Industries Inc. will highlight their capability to design and manufacture thermal insulation blankets and micrometeoroid shielding products at the Small Satellite Conference 2020, August 3-6. Normally held at Utah State University, Logan, Utah, this year’s SmallSat will take place entirely online, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Space and aerospace OEMs and other visitors registered for SmallSat are invited to meet online with Web Industries officials at one of four designated time slots during the conference. All meetings are individual and confidential. Web engineers will be on hand to meet at the following times: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, August 6.

At SmallSat, Web Industries will showcase its multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets and formatted materials for thermal management tasks aboard satellites and space vehicles. MLI blankets are lightweight components consisting of multiple layers of film or foil that reflect radiated heat energy, offering exceptional performance in space environments.

In a new development, Web is employing Creo CAD software for the first time in the firm’s design of MLI blankets. The software enhances Web’s ability to process three-dimensional images and convert them into two-dimensional shapes, resulting in MLI blankets that more closely conform with dimensional requirements.

In addition, Web will exhibit its proven capability to design and manufacture micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) shielding products. High-velocity MMOD particles pose a serious risk of damage to satellites and space vehicles, especially in low Earth orbits. MMOD shields consist of multiple layers of Kevlar® and other high-strength materials. Successive shield layers break up MMOD particles on contact and prevent debris from damaging the spacecraft.

Executive Comment

“During SmallSat, Web representatives plan to address certain key issues of interest to space/satellite OEMs as part of the virtual meeting framework,” said Web’s Business Development Manager for Thermal Insulation, Lee Smith. “These include efforts to speed turnaround and reduce cycle times in MLI blanket production, the benefits of increasingly automated MLI manufacturing, and the ability to supply finished blankets with integrated fasteners directly to the launch pad.”

Join Lockheed Martin for three discussions on the future of smallsat space architecture, technologies and careers, hosted by Lockheed Martin’s Robert Lightfoot, VP of Strategy and Business Development.

Registrants for this event will be able to selected one of three breakout sessions by registering below.

• What: SmallSat Space Architecture, Technologies and Careers
• When: Wednesday, August 5, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. MT / 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Zoom (the link will be provided upon registration)

Even if attendance is not possible, replay links will be available to event registrants. Register at this direct link…

The “Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market by Component (Hardware, Software & Data Processing, Launch Services), Type (Nanosatellite and Microsatellite), Application, Vertical (Government, Defense, Civil), and Region – Global Forecast to 2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com‘s offering.

The global nanosatellite and microsatellite market is expected to grow from $1.8 billion in 2020 to $4.8 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.3% during the forecast period.

This report includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the smallsat market, along with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies. The report segments the global nanosatellite and microsatellite market by component, type, application, vertical, and region.

The satellites are used for several applications, such as communication, Earth Observation (EO) and remote sensing, scientific research, biological experiments, academic training, reconnaissance, and various other applications by the defense, intelligence, civil, commercial, and/or government users. Continuous advancements in the miniaturization of technologies, such as electronics, low-mission costs, and the increasing use of satellite constellations, are major drivers of the market.

Hardware is the core of smallsats, which are readily available with vendors for easy integration and plug-and-play processes. Hardware contributes to the complete mass of the satellites, and based on the weight of hardware, small satellites are categorized as nanosatellites or microsatellites. The hardware segment includes subsystems, such as payloads, structures, telecommunications, on-board computers, power systems, attitude control systems, and propulsion systems. The growth in this segment is significant, with a number of players offering low-cost hardware and manufacturing services.

Smallsats have brought novel opportunities for EO and remote sensing using inexpensive spacecraft to capture images of the Earth and gather specific data and are expected to play a major role in remote sensing missions due to their enhanced computational and communication capabilities, along with competencies in making decisions about the time and data to be shared. Successful programs to develop and examine advanced hyperspectral imaging systems compatible with nanosatellite and microsatellite missions enable small satellites to generate high-quality complex images.

North America leads in the adoption of smallsats and provides great opportunities for the growth of the overall market. The region has always been an early adopter of new technology or software, and the North American market grows at a faster rate initially as compared to any other region.

The demand for nanosatellites and microsatellites in North America is being driven by the booming digitalization across industries along with surging demand for earth observation satellites, which offer extremely high-resolution earth images and videos, as close as 1 meter or less, of the Earth’s surface.

If imaging is important to your mission, here’s an opportunity to learn more about key optical parameters and how they impact imaging performance via an Aperture Optical Sciences webinar that will be held during the SmallSat Conferance.

This virtual presentation will take place on Tuesday, August 4, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., EDT. To register for this webinar, please access this direct link…

The webinar is intended for anyone involved in the specification of optical systems for smallsat applications. Attendees will learn about telescope optical parameters, how to establish their values and the trade-offs between common telescope design forms. An example will be provided incorporating considerations of telescope material selection and thermal environment to tie optical parameters to imaging metrics.

The presenter, Mr. Aikens, is a veteran optical designer with more than 30 years of optical designs deployed for imaging, reconnaissance and laser communications. He is a SPIE Fellow, a graduate of the University of Rochester (BS, MS Optics), the founder of Savvy Optics Corp., Head of the American Delegation of ISO TC172/SC1 and the author more than 40 publications in optical design and specifications.

Sponsored by Aperture Optical Sciences, the company designs and manufactures imaging and laser telescopes for smallsat applications. THe firm’s in-house capabilities for mirror fabrication and telescope alignment enables volume production of optical telescopes — ideal for constellation applications.

To engage with the company during the show, contact can be made daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — for a conversation, access this direct link to the firm…

Mitsubishi Electric‘s HF Semiconductors and Space & Sensing Systems groups will be participating in the SmallSat Conference virtual exhibition to showcase the company’s High Frequency GaAs, GaN, and SiRF Amplifier devices as well as the firm’s satellite,on-board equipment. Although meeting in person this year is simply not possible, Mitsubishi Electric will be available for live chats during the conference.

The company’s SmallSat Conference info page is located
at this direct link…

Mitsubishi Electric has long supported the advancement of wireless communication networks through the development of its high frequency GaAs, GaN, and Silicon devices. Products manufactured utilizing the latest technology combined with newly developed high-performance materials have kept us in a market leading position.

The company’s range of high frequency devices from 30 MHz to 14 GHz are contributing to the wireless communications infrastructure that enables smaller, more powerful mobile phones and helping to achieve more reliable satellite communications.

The company has long manufactured much of their own on-board equipment, both for the firm’s own satellites as well as for overseas customers’ satellites. Supported by more than 40 years’ experience and state-of-the-art technologies, Mitsubishi Electric brings high-quality performance products to the global commercial market.

Current products include solar array panels and solar power modules, lithium-ion batteries, structural and heat pipe panels, antennas, SSPAs, LNAs, communication components, and more.

NewSpace Systems (NSS) offers all a warm, in-person welcome at this year’s Small Satellite Conference; however, through continued collaboration with partner Oakman Aerospace, the company’s space-proven ADCS products can now be simulated and tested remotely (think fully virtual flatsat with virtual HIL testing and debugging) via the ACORN (Advanced Configurable Open-system Research Network).

This is just one of the ways in which the NSS team are supporting clients during these unprecedented times.

Join NSS for the Global Collaborative Space System Development webinar, which will be conducted on Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 a.m., MDT.

The NSS team will be available daily for side meetings during the conference. To request a meeting, please select the link below or send an email to mark@newspacesystems.com.

Lastly, be sure to visit the NSS virtual exhibit where more can be learned about the company’s and also get a chance to spin the #GalaxyWheel (the easiest way to WIN BIG at this year’s SmallSat Conference).

“While the world is continuing to feel the effects of CoV-19, the space market is buoyant and as seen during other preceding crises, is proving resilient. During these challenging times, NSS has remained committed to supporting our global partners and the result has been an increase in both personnel and sales. We are thus optimistic about the times ahead and are excited to be a part of enabling the next generation of space programs and constellations,” said Mr. James Barrington-Brown, the CEO of NewSpace Systems

Web Industries Inc. will highlight their design and manufacturing capabilities of thermal insulation blankets and micrometeoroid shielding products.

Space and aerospace OEMs and other visitors registered for SmallSat are invited to meet online with Web Industries officials at one of four designated time slots during the conference. All meetings are individual and confidential. Web engineers will be on hand to meet at the following times:

1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday, August 3, through Thursday, August 6.

At SmallSat, Web Industries will showcase its multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets and formatted materials for thermal management tasks aboard satellites and space vehicles. MLI blankets are lightweight components consisting of multiple layers of film or foil that reflect radiated heat energy, offering exceptional performance in space environments.

The company is also producing a live event — Space Building Materials — from August 3 through 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MDT. To attend, access this Zoom link…

In a new development, Web is employing Creo CAD software for the first time in its design of MLI blankets. The software enhances Web’s ability to process three-dimensional images and convert them into two-dimensional shapes, resulting in MLI blankets that more closely conform with dimensional requirements.

In addition, Web will exhibit its proven capability to design and manufacture micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) shielding products. High-velocity MMOD particles pose a serious risk of damage to satellites and space vehicles, especially in low Earth orbits. MMOD shields consist of multiple layers of Kevlar® and other high-strength materials. Successive shield layers break up MMOD particles on contact and prevent debris from damaging the spacecraft.

Executive Comment

“During SmallSat, Web representatives plan to address certain key issues of interest to space/satellite OEMs as part of the virtual meeting framework,” says Web’s Business Development Manager for Thermal Insulation Lee Smith. “These include efforts to speed turnaround and reduce cycle times in MLI blanket production, the benefits of increasingly automated MLI manufacturing, and the ability to supply finished blankets with integrated fasteners directly to the launch pad.”