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CommunicationsLEOCOSPAR 2018-096LLaunched 11/29/2018
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
HySIS/Cubesats
Launch Vehicle
PSLV CA
Launch Date
11/29/2018
Last Contact
2/22/2023
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
487.5 km
Inclination
97.48 deg
Dry Mass
3 kg
Total Mass
3 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Kepler Communications
Manufacturer
AAC Clyde Space
Constellation
Name
Kepler Network
Active Satellites
12
Planned Satellites
18
Registry
COSPAR ID
2018-096L
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1060
Track
Mentions
200
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Rocasin is a rocket case insulation technology developed by VSSC designed to provide thermal insulation for rocket components during atmospheric re-entry.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.7Nov 17, 2023ISRO Technologies for Indian NGEs in Space Sector
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The BITS Pilani–Airlinq partnership is part of the 0.005 kg Use Case Labs launched at Indian Mobile Congress 2023.

RelationshipsPlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 9, 2023BITS Pilani and Airlinq to Introduce 5G and IoT Innovation in India

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) India supported the launch of the 0.005 kg Use Case Labs at Indian Mobile Congress 2023.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.2Nov 9, 2023BITS Pilani and Airlinq to Introduce 5G and IoT Innovation in India

The British government announced plans on 2023-08-01 to create a potential £160 million scheme to fund next-generation satellite communications technologies, subject to a business case and other approvals.

FinancialPlanLegalValue 4.0Nov 2, 2023UK pushing to combine OneWeb Gen 2 and European sovereign constellation efforts

OVRL's tailored safety case and Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) application facilitated the landmark approval for drone operations in Australia.

LegalGeneralValue 3.0Oct 10, 2023Australian Regulator Approves First Commercial Drone Flights

The SpaceX lawsuit seeks dismissal of a Justice Department case filed 2023-08-24 alleging that SpaceX’s hiring practices discriminated against asylees and refugees.

LegalGovernanceValue 3.8Sep 18, 2023SpaceX seeks to throw out Justice Department hiring practices case

The Justice Department’s 2023-08-24 case was filed with the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer in the Executive Office for Immigration Review.

LegalValue 1.0Sep 18, 2023SpaceX seeks to throw out Justice Department hiring practices case

ParaZero's SafeAir system monitors and analyzes drone flight patterns to ensure safe deployment of a ballistic parachute in case of critical failures.

CapabilityValue 4.0Aug 18, 2023ParaZero Signs Agreement with Latin American Drone Manufacturer

In their next project, TUM will trial UAVs for a medical use case involving the transportation of defibrillators.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Aug 14, 2023Rohde & Schwarz sponsor student initiatives for drone development

Choosing a standard 16U bus saved at least $3,200,000 (16% of capital) in labor and operational expenses during the demo stage in the analyzed case.

FinancialValue 3.0Aug 9, 2023From Customization to Standardization

A standard 100-kilogram microsatellite platform with minor modifications reduced lead time to 12 months and moved up revenue generation by 16 months in the analyzed case.

CapabilityFinancialValue 3.0Aug 9, 2023From Customization to Standardization

A custom-built 100-kilogram microsatellite solution for three satellites would cost 8% more and take 28 months in the analyzed case.

FinancialPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Aug 9, 2023From Customization to Standardization

A standard 16U nanosatellite bus costs 9% less than a custom-built 16U platform in the analyzed case.

FinancialValue 2.8Aug 9, 2023From Customization to Standardization

A federal appeals court ruled on 2023-06-21 that the bankruptcy court erred in rejecting SES’s claim and sent the case back to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

LegalGeneralValue 3.5Jun 26, 2023SES bid for equal split of C-band proceeds back in play

GAO made two recommendations to DoD: assess the number of satellites necessary to meet operational needs and either develop a sound business case for the M-code-capable Increment 2 handheld or do not initiate the effort.

LegalGeneralValue 3.0Jun 5, 2023U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO): GPS Modernization

The Waterford NTM case study aimed to create a decarbonized zone under Ireland’s Climate Action Plan to make Waterford a carbon-neutral city by 2030.

LegalValue 0.8May 15, 2023EAASI Leads Discussions on the Use of Aerial Surveying Data at GWF 2023

NASA will determine commercial suborbital vehicle safety through a 'safety case' approach rather than a formal certification process.

LegalGeneralValue 2.5Mar 6, 2023NASA shifts focus of suborbital crew program

The terms and conditions for the warrants include anti-dilution protection provisions that adjust the number of new shares each warrant entitles subscription of in case of directed issues, provided the pre-money valuation of all shares on a fully-diluted basis is less than EUR 60 million at the time of issuance.

FinancialLegalValue 3.2Feb 9, 2023GomSpace has decided to request disbursement of EUR 5 million under existing credit facility and iss

A case study from Iraq found a 3 kW solar array cost about twice as much as a 3 kW wind system while delivering about 84% of its maximum capacity in June and 76% in November.

FinancialCapabilityValue 2.8Jan 24, 2023Rooftop Solar is Growing. Why not Rooftop Wind?

Space Systems Command seeks providers capable of providing multi-mission manifesting, integration, and operations services beginning in fiscal year 2025 and requested detailed information on each provider’s capabilities, business case analysis, and alternate approaches.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Nov 21, 2022Space Force to recompete contract for integration of rideshare payloads