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Illustration of the Optus-11 satellite in Earth’s orbit featuring advanced Dual Travelling Wave Tubes (TWTs) developed by Thales.

Thales Delivers Next-Generation Dual Travelling Wave Tubes for Optus-11 Satellite

newswade April 24, 2025

Thales has delivered a complete set of advanced Dual Travelling Wave Tubes (TWTs) for the Optus-11 satellite, marking a major milestone in satellite communications technology. These innovative components will boost Optus-11’s performance and flexibility, enabling more reliable and powerful data transmission in orbit. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of space connectivity.

Revolutionizing Space: AI-Powered Satellites by NOVI LLC

newswade November 26, 2024

NOVI LLC, founded by top-tier university graduates, is revolutionizing space technology by integrating AI and machine learning into satellites. Their compact SP240 On-Board Computer and innovative STORM platform bring edge computing to space, allowing CubeSats and SmallSats to process data directly in orbit. This advancement reduces data latency and operational costs while improving efficiency for research and industries. With missions like LIME and SEED on the horizon, NOVI is paving the way for autonomous, smarter satellites capable of delivering actionable intelligence from orbit in real time.

AST SpaceMobile: Unfurling the Future with Direct-to-Smartphone Satellites

newswade November 4, 2024

AST SpaceMobile has launched its first Block 1 BlueBird production satellites, designed for direct-to-smartphone connectivity, into low Earth orbit. Each satellite carries a 64-square-meter phased array antenna for broad mobile coverage. Initially, service will be limited in the U.S. until regulatory approval is granted, but global testing is authorized. The technology will allow direct satellite-to-phone communication without ground-based towers, promising connectivity in remote areas. Plans to launch more advanced Block 2 satellites next year aim to deliver faster and more reliable service worldwide.