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Science, innovation dept invests R18.9m in nanosatellites

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has invested Rs 18.9 million in the development of two nanosatellites that will be used to raise awareness of marine domains in South Africa. The investment is the first initiative in the country to provide satellite communication services to the maritime industry. Funding was channeled through the Agency […]

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The K7RA Solar Update

04/23/2021 Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Four new sunspots appeared this week and were visible every day. Spaceweather.com issued a warning on April 22: “CME is heading for Earth. and can cause a geomagnetic storm when it arrives on April 25th. NOAA forecasters say moderate G2 storms are possible, meaning aurora borealis could sink in

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Israel company targets opportunities in Europe and Asia for software-defined radios

Israeli defense giant Rafael will target armies in Asia and Europe with its software-defined radios, based on growing demand for digital communications systems. With programs already underway in Germany and India, the company offers its BNET family of radios through partnerships with companies in half a dozen European markets – in order to maintain market

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Astranis Raises $250 Million From Top Growth Investors

Astranis raises $ 250 million from the highest-growing investors Press release from: Astranis Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Astranis, the company building the next generation of telecommunications satellites, today announced a $ 250 million round of C-Series funding, valuing the company at $ 1.4 billion. The funding was managed by funds managed by BlackRock, with

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