space technology

CNES takes stake in Skynopy to accelerate global satellite ground station network and Ka-band deployment

Skynopy, a provider of ground station services and satellite connectivity solutions, and the French Space Agency (CNES), have signed a partnership agreement aimed at optimizing frequency allocation for the ground stations operated by Skynopy in France.

This partnership builds on a trusted relationship established since Skynopy’s inception: from its earliest days, the startup has benefited from CNES support – first as a technical and institutional partner, and later as a shareholder through the SpaceFounders program.

A compelling example of collaboration between a national space agency and a fast-growing “NewSpace” player. [Read more…] about CNES takes stake in Skynopy to accelerate global satellite ground station network and Ka-band deployment

LEGO rocket reaches edge of space in record-breaking stratosphere mission for Project Hail Mary

A LEGO spacecraft has reached the edge of space – and made it back – setting a new world record in the process.

A model based on the film Project Hail Mary was launched nearly 35 kilometers above Earth using a high-altitude balloon, establishing a new Guinness World Records title for the highest altitude launch and retrieval of a LEGO set.

The mission, carried out by UK-based aerospace engineering company Sent Into Space in collaboration with Sony Pictures UK, saw the LEGO model climb to 34,988 meters (114,790 feet) into the stratosphere before safely returning to Earth. [Read more…] about LEGO rocket reaches edge of space in record-breaking stratosphere mission for Project Hail Mary

Manchester awarded prestigious third IEEE milestone award for ‘Manchester Code’

The University of Manchester has been awarded a third Milestone Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

The award honours significant technical achievement for the invention of “Manchester Code” in 1948-1949, still used today in communications to Voyager 1 and 2 probes and everyday items like RFID card readers and TV remotes.

In a ceremony celebrating the invention’s impact on data storage, computing and communications, vice-chancellor, Duncan Iverson, accepted the award on behalf of the University, the commemorative bronze plaque will be mounted on the outside of the Coupland 1 Building, Bridgeford Street. [Read more…] about Manchester awarded prestigious third IEEE milestone award for ‘Manchester Code’