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China Microsatellite Symposium
The first China Microsatellite Symposium will be held in Northwestern Polytechnical University, Chang’an Campus from November 18 to 20, 2018. The conference will focus on the design experience of microsatellites, communication technologies, …
“No encryption, no fly” rule proposed for smallsats
Small satellites that have propulsion systems, but don’t have encrypted commanding systems, pose a small but real threat of being hacked and endangering other satellites, according to a new study.
Cubesat co-inventor Jordi Puig-Suari sails into the sunset
Jordi Puig-Suari, the California Polytechnic State University professor who along with Bob Twiggs, now a professor at Morehead State University in Kentucky, invented the cubesat in 1999 as a university teaching tool, is preparing to head off into the sunset. Literally.
Kepler to co-develop third satellite with UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult
Kepler Communications, a Canadian startup designing a network of 140 telecom cubesats, has teamed up with the Satellite Applications Catapult in the U.K. to build a third and final prototype before pressing on with the full constellation.
iCubeSat 2018 – the 7th Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop
iCubeSat 2018, the 7th Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop, will address the technical challenges, opportunities, and practicalities of interplanetary space exploration with CubeSats. The workshop provides a unique environment for open wide ranging pr…
International CubeSat and Mission Contest
The theme of the International CubeSat and Mission Contest is “CubeSat, the innovative space platform”. Any individuals or groups interested in the CubeSat and Astronautics can participate in this contest.
The contest includes th…
15th Annual CubeSat Developers Workshop
For the past 14 years, Cal Poly has been hosting the CubeSat Developers Workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA. Whether you’re an expert or fairly new to the world of CubeSats and SmallSats, our conference offers something for everyone. This annual eve…
SmallSat Responsible Revolution: CSCA Canadian SmallSat Symposium 2018
About the Canadian Spce Commerce Associations Canadian SmallSat Symposium 2018 (CCSS18)
The central theme of the CCSS18 is SMALL SATELLITES, RESPONSIBLE REVOLUTION. The sustainability of space is at risk given the demand and opportunity for…
SmallSat Symposium
The SmallSat Symposium is the undisputed Business and Finance Conference for Small Satellites.
World leaders and experts unlock the knowledge required to leverage smallsat innovation and cutting-edge technology into next generation solution…
Akash Systems raises $3.1 million to build its own line of energy-efficient cubesats
Akash Systems, a San Francisco startup that sells RF power amplifiers for satellites, announced Jan. 30 it has raised $3.1 million in seed round funding, which it plans to use to develop its own line of cubesats.
Swedish company to acquire cubesat manufacturer Clyde Space
Swedish space company ÅAC Microtec announced Dec. 22 it plans to acquire Scottish cubesat manufacturer Clyde Space, creating what the companies believe will be a dominant force in a growing sector of the industry.
Fleet details 100 nanosat constellation for Internet of Things connectivity
The space industry has at least 10 startups all wanting to use cubesats or other small satellites to help keep all manner of interoperable devices connected to a rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.
General Atomics ramping cubesat production, muses railgun smallsat launcher
General Atomics is better known for building Predator combat drones and mining uranium than building spacecraft, but that could change as the company develops an interest in building defense-focused cubesats.
Minotaur 4’s canceled commercial cubesat rideshares could spark policy changes
Following a decision to pull eight Spire commercial cubesats from an Orbital ATK Minotaur 4 launch from Cape Canaveral Aug. 26 carrying a military payload, the U.S. Air Force says it and other government agencies are crafting clear procedures on how to handle such future rideshare agreements.
Astro Digital announces first cubesats launched on Soyuz failed
Astro Digital has confirmed that two satellites it launched as secondary payloads on a Soyuz rocket in July have failed, joining several other satellites that mysteriously failed on that mission.
Additional cubesats on July 14 Soyuz flight are unresponsive
At least eight of the nine cubesats sent by the Russian Soyuz 2.1a rocket into a 600-kilometer orbit July 14 alongside a larger spacecraft, the Kanopus-V-IK Russian Earth-imaging satellite, are not responding to commands from their operators.
