As the space industry continues to expand, so does the amount of space debris that circles the earth. However, according to a recent announcement from HawkEye 360, Inc., three of their satellites have been unintentionally sent to a lower orbit due to a malfunctioning thruster and solar activity. HawkEye 360, Inc., a satellite-powered analytics company,… Continue reading ‘Irreparable’ thrusters
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SpaceX’s acquisition of Swarm is paying off with new Starlink thrusters
SpaceX, a renowned aerospace manufacturer and service provider, has been rapidly advancing their satellite development capabilities since 2019, through several savvy business acquisitions, one of which has been their purchase of Swarm Technologies. This move has enabled SpaceX to develop and implement unique propulsion technologies in their most recent satellites, which are a vital part… Continue reading SpaceX’s acquisition of Swarm is paying off with new Starlink thrusters