Japan creating battery that can run for 100 years in outer space – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-05 00:00
Japan aims to create a battery system that can continuously generate electricity for a century under the extreme conditions of outer space. Long-operational, maintenance-free batteries are expected to play a crucial role in not only lunar projects but also for deep space exploration beyond Jupiter. The power source will rely on different mechanisms from those of solar cells or other batteries used under normal conditions on Earth.
Northrop Grumman to develop additional relay ground stations to support USSF’s next generation OPIR program – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-05 00:00
Northrop Grumman’s relay ground stations would be deployed to support the U.S. Space Force’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program. The ground stations will support multiple satellite constellations, adapting seamlessly to changes in bandwidth and resiliency requirements.
SpaceX plans Tuesday Starlink Group 6-92 launch of 28 smallsats – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-05 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 6 for a Falcon 9 launch of 28 Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff is targeted for 8:22 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities until 12:22 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX.
NAL Research’s new products use Iridium’s Enhanced SBD® service for government and Military users – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-05 00:00
NAL Research, whuch delivers resilient wireless and APNT solutions, announces the integration of Enhanced Short Burst Data. The Enhanced SBD solution increases transmission security (TRANSEC) through the use of multiple cutting-edge techniques. Watch a demonstration of this powerful capability at NAL Research’s SOF Week booth #3005, May 5-8, 2025.