Space technology

Colonel Chris Hadfield Joins Celestial As Technical Advisor

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Celestial Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: CES.P) ("Celestial" or, the "Corporation"), the first Space Technology focused capital pool company to list on the TSX Venture Exchange, is thrilled to announce the appointment of distinguished astronaut, engineer and space business entrepreneur Col. Chris Hadfield as technical advisor to Celestial.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Celestial Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: CES.P) ("Celestial" or, the "Corporation"), the first Space Technology focused capital pool company to list on the TSX Venture Exchange, is thrilled to announce the appointment of distinguished astronaut, engineer and space business entrepreneur Col. Chris Hadfield as technical advisor to Celestial.
  • We are tremendously pleased that Chris has decided to join our team and are thrilled to be working with him," said Jared Bottoms, Chief Executive Officer of Celestial, and Director of Advanced Programs & Strategy at Kepler Communications.
  • "It is a pivotal time in the space industry, with radically decreasing launch costs and multi-layered space business opportunities.
  • I'm very pleased to be working with Celestial to help new space companies grow and succeed in Canada," said Colonel Hadfield.

As part of its expanding activities in the United States of America: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Announces Launch of U.S. Innovation Center and Unveils Debut Program, IAI CATALYST

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announces the launch of its first innovation center in the U.S. and the debut program within it – IAI CATALYST.

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  • Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announces the launch of its first innovation center in the U.S. and the debut program within it – IAI CATALYST.
  • The innovation center is a groundbreaking initiative of the company alongside the decision to expand its business activities and presence in the U.S.
  • IAI’s new innovation center and the IAI CATALYST program will foster cooperation between IAI and American startup companies while providing them the opportunity to develop technologies alongside our world-renowned experts and partners.
  • Operated by Starburst Aerospace, IAI CATALYST is a unique 5-month business accelerator program, tailored to support emerging startups on their journey to success.

2023 Future Tech Pavilion- Exploring Taiwan's Key Technological Advancements and Global Tech Exchange

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The global trend forums will delve into three key areas: Semiconductor, Space Technology, and Net Zero Technology.

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  • The global trend forums will delve into three key areas: Semiconductor, Space Technology, and Net Zero Technology.
  • They will also address disruptive innovations in space technology, with global experts from industry and academia discussing cutting-edge topics.
  • Additionally, the forums will focus on new opportunities in global net-zero technology and sustainable goals, exploring Taiwan's role in sustaining the future in the era of net-zero technology.
  • The 2023 Future Tech Pavilion brings together talent from around the world, fosters an environment for business matchmaking, and initiates discussions on core technological topics.

The Signing Ceremony of Nobel DAO - Global Top Intelligent People Platform Was Held in Hong Kong

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Hong Kong, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 20, 2023) - The signing ceremony for "Nobel DAO - Global Top Intelligent People Platform" was held on September 13 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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  • Hong Kong, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 20, 2023) - The signing ceremony for "Nobel DAO - Global Top Intelligent People Platform" was held on September 13 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Nobel Family members and Hong Kong Omnicredit Technology Co., Limited (Omnicredit)
    The ceremony marked the official partnership between Nobel Family members and Hong Kong Omnicredit Technology Co., Limited (Omnicredit) to launch Nobel DAO.
  • Nobel DAO aims to bring together the top 1% of intelligent people worldwide, providing them with an autonomous collaborative platform to construct an interdisciplinary innovation ecosystem.
  • Nobel DAO is committed to offering its members substantial resources, including financial support and manpower, to bolster their research and technological innovations.

Wes Bush Joins Incubation Firm Red Cell Partners

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building technology-focused companies to bring revolutionary advancements to national security and healthcare, announced that Wesley G. Bush has joined as Director and Advisor.

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  • Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building technology-focused companies to bring revolutionary advancements to national security and healthcare, announced that Wesley G. Bush has joined as Director and Advisor.
  • Mr. Bush was Northrop Grumman Corporations Chairman from 2011 to 2019 and Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2018.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221014005053/en/
    Red Cell Chairman, CEO, and Founding Partner Grant Verstandig said, Were thrilled to have Wes join Red Cell.
  • Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building rapidly-scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in healthcare and national security.

Hardware-Focused Accelerator FP Solutions Launched with $3M Fundraising to Develop the Disruptive Startup Ecosystem.

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Friday, October 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FP (First Principle) Solutions, a new hardware-focused accelerator, successfully launched and completed a $3 million seed round fundraising.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FP (First Principle) Solutions, a new hardware-focused accelerator, successfully launched and completed a $3 million seed round fundraising.
  • "FP Solutions dedicate to solving the common dilemma of scaling and expansion that lead to near 90% failure rates," said KC McCreery, founding partner.
  • The founding team comes from disruptive hardware startup companies that have proven their ability to execute a standard of excellence unmatched in their respective industries.
  • In addition to product-market fit support and advice, FP Solutions team digs deep and helps entrepreneurs with technical product refinement, manufactural design, supply chain, and fundraising.

NASA, Partners Offer Global View of Environmental Changes

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

It offers a precise, objective, and comprehensive view of our planet.

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  • It offers a precise, objective, and comprehensive view of our planet.
  • Using accurate remote sensing observations, the dashboard shows the changes occurring in Earth's air, land, and water and their effects on human activities.
  • After the success of the Earth Observing Dashboard, I am delighted to see how our resources and technical knowledge can be expanded and used to further our understanding of global environmental changes and other societal challenges impacting our planet."
  • The atmosphere focus area demonstrates ways in which air pollution and climate change contribute to the biggest environmental challenges of our time.

Sidus Space Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Dhruva Space Expanding their Collaborative Partnership to Serve Global Customers with Space Technologies and Services

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Our renewed and enhanced agreement with Dhruva Space is another significant step towards our collective plans to design, manufacture, deploy and support constellation-based solutions for global commercial and government customers.

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  • Our renewed and enhanced agreement with Dhruva Space is another significant step towards our collective plans to design, manufacture, deploy and support constellation-based solutions for global commercial and government customers.
  • We believe this relationship with Dhruva will significantly increase the number of potential opportunities and customers of both companies.
  • With Dhruva, we look forward to meeting our goals of bringing space down to Earth for anyone with our turnkey solutions.
  • Dhruva Space, founded in 2012, is a Full-Stack Space Engineering Solutions provider, based in Hyderabad, India and in Graz, Austria.

Hoge Aerospace Institute is Developing a Micro-Satellite to Take Selfies Out of This World

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Hoge Aerospace Institute is building a CubeSat with the capacity to take pictures of itself in low earth orbit, dubbed the Hogesat-1.

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  • Hoge Aerospace Institute is building a CubeSat with the capacity to take pictures of itself in low earth orbit, dubbed the Hogesat-1.
  • Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase and send up images of their choice to be displayed in space.
  • "The aim in doing so is to provide the common person a platform to engage with Space Technology in an engaging manner," states Laith Harbawi, Chief Operations Officer at Hoge Aerospace Institute.
  • Hoge Aerospace Institute has partnered with the College of Charleston in South Carolina to accelerate their space program.

Taiwan's New Opportunity in the Global Satellite Communication Market

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Friday, October 15, 2021

While looking back at the past, he also led us to draw a blueprint for the future of Taiwan's Space Technology.

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  • While looking back at the past, he also led us to draw a blueprint for the future of Taiwan's Space Technology.
  • To explore the future and trends, 2021 FUTEX Panel Discussion specifically focused on space technology, orienting around the theme "Taiwan's New Opportunity in the Global Satellite Communication Market", inviting important figures from the domestic industry, academia and government to discuss the infinite possibilities of Taiwan's current talents, industrial links, and new business opportunities in space.
  • Charles Lin, a distinguished professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, has participated in every Formosa satellite mission in Taiwan since 1999.
  • Jong-Shinn Wu believes that two major markets, ground communications equipment and satellite components, will be Taiwan's greatest opportunities.