Iran’s launch of Noor 3 satellite casts shadow on Middle East – analysis – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-01 00:00
Iran claims to have launched a new satellite into orbit. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force announced the launch. They describe the satellite as an imaging satellite. This would make it a satellite with potential spying capabilities. Iran says it will help meet the needs of its military forces.
NASA extends CSDA agreement with Planet – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-01 00:00
NASA has extended the agency’s Blanket Purchase Agreement with Planet under the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program with multiple orders totaling $18.5 million in funding through 2024. Since 2018, thousands of researchers have accessed Planet satellite data through the CSDA Program for their studies on climate change, biodiversity loss, disaster response, and more.
IonQ announces million$$ deal with AFRL – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-01 00:00
IonQ has expanded its relationship with the Air Force Research Lab. The company will deploy two barium-based trapped, ion quantum computing systems for quantum networking R&D. The deal comes one year after IonQ announced an agreement with AFRL to provide access to the company’s trapped ion systems.
SSTL + QuantX Labs partner to propel Australian quantum clock technology into space – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-01 00:00
QuantX Labs recently joined forces with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) through Airbus Australia, to bolster their space knowledge and skillsets. The collaboration is set to propel Australian quantum technology into space. QuantX Labs quantum advancements to new heights through its KAIROS mission, which culminates in the launch into LEO and demo a nexgen optical atomic clock.