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BeetleSat שיגרה לחלל אנטנה גמישה ומתקפלת - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
BeetleSat, formerly known as NSLComm, has successfully deployed a lightweight space antenna based on shape memory material that unfolds itself after the satellite is stabilized in orbit. The company plans to launch a constellation of 240 low Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites starting from 2026. The antenna, installed on the companys CubeSat 6U nanosatellite, can provide wideband Ka-Band communication services. BeetleSat aims to establish a network of around 250 nanosatellites to offer affordable and fast communication services. The company was founded in 2015 and is led by Dr. Raz Itzhaki and Daniel Rockberger. The decision to shift from selling antennas to providing communication services was made after realizing the need for significant changes in the satellite structure. The first satellite, NSLSat-2, was launched in January 2023.
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NSLComm's BeetleSat LEO Satellite Successfully Launched via SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
BeetleSat Announces Next Steps for World's First LEO Satellite Network With Expandable Antennas
BeetleSat, a satellite technology company, announced the next phases of development for its LEO broadband satellite constellation at the World Satellite Business Week in Paris. The company showcased its patented antenna technology that allows for smaller and lighter spacecraft, leading to more frequent and cost-effective launches. BeetleSat also unveiled its upgraded website and discussed its plans with investors and industry professionals. The company is partnering with satellite operators, mobile network operators, and service providers to provide global connectivity. BeetleSat plans to deploy 240 satellites in 12 orbital planes by 2026.
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LEO Backhaul Satellite Constellation I BeetleSat | ARQUIMEA
ARQUIMEA and NSLComm have entered into a partnership to develop BeetleSat, a next-generation LEO Ka-band satellite constellation for cellular backhaul applications. The partnership was announced at the World Satellite Business Week in Paris. BeetleSats non-terrestrial telecom infrastructure will provide satellite operators and global service suppliers with a high-performance LEO satellite telecom layer. The first demo mission is scheduled for April 2022. BeetleSat relies on ARQUIMEAs experience in space-qualified components and systems, while NSLComm brings expertise in satellite design and operation. The partnership aims to offer affordable and reliable communications.
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NSLComm reports 90 percent success on first cubesat mission - SpaceNews
Israeli startup NSLComm is building two more cubesats with funding from customers, including a major multinational corporation. The company aims to offer customers one gigabit per second communications from nanosatellites. NSLComm is modifying the design for its next two satellites based on lessons learned from NSLSat-1. The company also announced a multimillion dollar contract with a major multinational corporation, although the details were not disclosed. Swissto12, a company specializing in additive manufacturing telecommunications equipment, successfully printed a Ka-band antenna feeder assembly for NSLSat-1.
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Space Tech Startup NSLComm To Launch 2nd Satellite, Inks Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Israeli communications tech startup NSLComm announced the launch of its second satellite, NSLSat-2, within the next six months. The companys technology allows antennas to be stowed during launch and deployed while in orbit, saving mass, volume, and supporting structures. NSLComm also signed a new multi-million dollar contract with a major multinational corporation. The companys investors include Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), OurCrowd, Cockpit Innovation, and Liberty Technology Venture Capital II. NSLComm plans to launch multiple satellites in the coming years to provide high-speed worldwide communications for its customers network via an orbiting constellation.
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Satellite Startup NSLComm to Launch First Satellite Into Space
NSLComm Ltd. is set to launch its first satellite, NSLSat-1, into space. The satellite has been successfully installed on the Soyuz launch vehicle at the Russian spaceport of Vostochny Cosmodrome. NSLComm designs small satellites with fabric-like, flexible dish antennas that expand in space. The company has raised $9.5 million from investors including Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), OurCrowd, EL AL Israel Airlines Cockpit Innovation, and Liberty Technology Venture Capital. NSLComm is partnered with the Israel Space Agency and New York-based Kodem Growth Partners.
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Israeli satellite co NSLComm teams with Amazon AWS
NSLComm, an Israeli startup developing nano-satellite technology, will use Amazon Web Services new cloud-based ground station network to operate its satellites. Amazon AWS has launched AWS Ground Station, a network of ground stations for satellites that will be fully operated and maintained by Amazon. The service will be hired to satellite operators as a service on demand, allowing them to download and upload data from and to their satellites. NSLComm is one of the initial customers of AWS Ground Station. The partnership with Amazon will enable NSLComm to transfer a large amount of information through Amazons network, increasing the number of endpoints connected to its cloud services.
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Startup Space Spotlight: Israel's NSLComm is Supercharging Smallsat Bandwidth - Via Satellite -
Israeli aerospace startup NSLComm has developed a flexible and expandable pattern-shaping spacecraft antenna that enables small satellites to project high-capacity footprints onto the Earths surface. This technology aims to significantly increase bandwidth from smallsats. NSLComm is in the final stages of integrating its first satellite, NSLsat1, and plans to provide solutions to customers in the next two years. The company has raised over $12 million in financing from major investors such as Jerusalem Venture Partners, Liberty Israel Venture Fund, GF Hawk, OurCrowd, El-Al’s Cockpit Venture Fund, Boeing, and Lufthansa.
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Israel's NSLComm raises $6.25 million for its nanosatellite tech
NSLComm, a company building low-cost nanosatellite technology, has raised $6.25 million in a Series B round. Their technology allows for data transfer rates of 1Gbps, significantly faster than the current average of 10Mbps. The funds will be used to launch their first satellite and build two additional satellites. The partnership with investor Cockpit Innovation may open up opportunities in the aviation industry. Cockpit Innovation has recently partnered with Boeing and Lufthansa.
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NSLComm Secures First Customer;Demos Tech at Satellite 2017 Conference
NSLComm has secured its first customer, Israel Aerospace Industries, for a feasibility study and the design of future antennas for geostationary communication satellites. NSLComms fabric-like expandable antenna technology offers lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for satellite communications. The company demonstrated their foldable antenna at Satellite 2017, showcasing the potential for small and powerful nano-satellites. NSLComm aims to revolutionize the efficiency and performance of satellite communications in the $300B/yr space market.
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