SPACE Applications
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SpaceX Launches DARPA's Decade-Long Robotic Arm Project to Service Satellites in Orbit SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on July 21. The spacecraft is now making its way to geostationary orbit, where the servicing campaign will begin in the coming weeks. The MRV is equipped with two 10-foot robotic arms built under the Robotic Servicing of… |
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Skyroot's Vikram-1 Reaches Orbit, India's First Private Orbital Rocket Launch Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 18, 2026, with the upper stage reaching its planned 450-kilometer low Earth orbit 15 minutes after liftoff. The mission, called Aagaman, made Skyroot the first Indian private company to place a rocket into orbit on its maiden attempt, putting India among a small group of nations alongside the United… |
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Infineon introduces RIC70115 radiation-hardened GaN HEMT driver for satellite and high-reliability space applications Munich, Germany – 15 July 2026 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) introduces the RIC70115, a radiation-hardened (rad hard) gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron mobility transistor (HEMT) driver designed for satellite and high-reliability space applications where power conversion performance and long-term operational integrity are critical requirements. The RIC70115 supports… |
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Dhruva Space Gets ₹105 Crore Government Grant for Mass-Producible Satellites Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space has received INR 105 crores from the Government of India's Research, Development & Innovation Fund (RDIF) to develop Project Garud, a 500 kg-class communications satellite platform intended for constellation-scale deployment. The grant was formalised on 13 May 2026 in New Delhi, during the inaugural Enterprise Technology Evaluation agreement signing and first… |
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Vishay Introduces 0402 Case Size in CHA Series Resistors, AEC-Q200 Qualified Vishay Intertechnology has announced an expansion of its CHA series of thin film chip resistors. The resistors, being AEC-Q200 qualified, meet strict automotive reliability standards. The initial launch was in a 02016 case size, supporting up to 70 GHz, and the currently introduced model is in a 0402 case size. Though the frequency performance goes slightly down from up to 70GHz to… |
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Infineon Expands Memory Offerings for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Missions Infineon has introduced its radiation-tolerant memory portfolio. These are important for space use, specifically in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. LEO satellites are closer to Earth, where the severity of radiation is less, and hence these COTS components offer cost-effective and time-efficient solutions. The current release includes three types of memory chips: F-RAM (Ferroelectric… |
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Infineon Launches Radiation Hardened GaN Transistors Certified for Space Applications Infineon Technologies has unveiled a new family of radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) fabricated using its trademark CoolGan technology. The tech was designed and manufactured at their own foundry to sustain the harsh conditions of space. These are the first internally manufactured GaN devices to receive the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA)… |
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ISRO and SCL Unveil 32-bit Microprocessors for Advanced Space Applications Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) of Chandigarh organized a handover ceremony for the first production lots of two 32-bit microprocessors designed for space applications. The event was attended by Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary and Chairman of ISRO and Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY. Developed in collaboration between Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and SCL, the… |
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Robot with Shape Shifting Design That Rolls, Moves, and Swims Across Any Terrain Robots usually struggle with challenging terrains and may need an extensive amount of sensors to navigate through tough environments. GOAT developed by researchers at EPFL’s CREATE Lab can change its shape, letting it drive, roll, and even swim while using less energy. Unlike most robots, which only calculate the shortest path, GOAT takes into account how and in what shape to move… |
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IIT Madras and ISRO Develop Indigenous SHAKTI-Based Semiconductor Chip for Space Applications The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have developed and booted an indigenous SHAKTI‐based semiconductor chip. This effort is a major step in India’s drive for self‐reliance in advanced semiconductor technology. The project is led by Professor V. Kamakoti at the Prathap Subrahmanyam Centre for Digital Intelligence… |
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AI Meets Rocketry: A Self-Learning Neural Network For Thrust Vector Control For years, people have been using PID controllers to stabilize rockets, but one hobbyist on his YouTube channel Alpha Stellar Rocketry decided to try experimenting the same, but with artificial intelligence. The result? A fully self-training, neural network-based thrust vector control (TVC) system that promises smarter and more efficient stabilization in real time.… |
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How DLR’s Swarm of Sensors and Robots are Collaborating to Map the Moon What if robots could guide each other during an expedition on the Moon? A new system called Swarm Navigation Network made by a group of German (DLR) scientists is making this a reality by simplifying the communication by networking up to 50 robots and sensors. Each team member, whether a robot or sensor, shares information with… |
